Impressive photo exhibition on rice field in Hoi An

The “Vietnam’s impressions through heritage areas” program, held on April 20 at The Field Restaurant in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City, featured an impressive photo exhibition in which photos were displayed in special ways.

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Hai Phong launches 2022 Do Son tourism festival

Vietnam crowned Asian handball champions, qualify for World Championship

Vietnam has won the Asian Women’s Beach Handball Championship title after a 2-0 win over Thailand on April 30 in Bangkok.

Japanese PM concludes successful visit to Vietnam

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and the high-level delegation of Japan left Hanoi on May 1 afternoon, concluding an official visit to Vietnam from April 30-May 1.

Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Japan hold talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio discussed in depth the Vietnam-Japan bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual concern at their talks in Hanoi on May 1.

First-ever pedestrian zone in Can Tho makes debut

The Ninh Kieu pedestrian zone, the first of its kind in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, was inaugurated on April 30, expected to be a draw for domestic and foreign tourists.

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Newly opened firms mushroom during new normal

European Literature Days 2022 to open in Hanoi, presenting classic works

People are invited to enjoy new books written by authors from European Union countries in Hanoi.

HCMC still Vietnam's biggest exporter in 2021 despite Covid impact

Even though it was heavily hit by the Covid pandemic in the third quarter of 2021, HCMC remained the country’s biggest exporter last year, generating a staggering US$44.9 billion in export revenue.

Money and land seen from Thu Thiem land auctions

Experts say that the State should improve the legal framework on the auction of land use rights but should not interfere greatly in the auction process.

Growing and chopping down crops: nightmare for farmers

Farmers have had a bumper fruit crop this year, but they are unhappy as prices are sliding dramatically.

Director of Dong Nai Health Dept arrested

Phan Huy Anh Vu, director of the Department of Health of the southern province of Dong Nai, has been detained for allegedly violating bidding regulations.

Senior official at State Securities Commission detained

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has filed charges against Nguyen Hung, deputy head of the Securities Market Surveillance Department under the State Securities Commission, for allegedly revealing official secrets.

Da Nang welcomes back international visitors from its largest market

After two years of suspension due to the pandemic, Danang City on April 29 welcomed back the first guests from South Korea – the largest international market for this central coastal city over the years.

The time of wellness tourism

Without a tight schedule, no shopping paradises, no noisy parties that make you tired…, Mekong Wellness Cruise offers its visitors a true green vacation.

Da Nang reopens bars following long suspension

The central city of Da Nang has allowed bars to reopen since Friday following a long halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mekong Delta’s biggest mainland wind power project inaugurated

The first phase of the Hoa Binh 5 Wind Farm located in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu was inaugurated on Thursday.

HCM City asks to tighten credit in high-end property

The HCM City branch of the State Bank of Viet Nam has asked credit institutions to tighten the management on credit flow into the real estate sector and the transfer of money collected from real estate transactions abroad.

Son Tung M-TP's music video removed following controversy over suicidal content

Vietnamese singer Son Tung M-TP's official video for the track "There’s No One At All" was taken down from YouTube Vietnam, amid controversy over its suicidal and violent content.

Relocation policy needed for displaced people on Red River

After the Hanoi authority announced the master plan for the Red River, many people living in the area outside the dyke were pleased because the existing residential area on the riverbank was on a list for reconstruction and improvements.

Administrative procedures are simplified but remain troublesome

Despite encouraging achievements, administrative reform is still not a strong driving force for business environment improvement.

No fee applied for SEA Games broadcast rights

The Vietnam Olympic Committee has decided to not sell broadcast coverage rights for television and OTT service for the 31st SEA Games in May.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida begins Vietnam visit

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on April 30 afternoon, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam seeks ways to boost logistics industry

Vietnam’s geography gives it a logistical advantage in boosting production, export and logistics services. This year, the Government has set targets of tapping its full potential.

Startups attaining quicker traction

Vietnam is becoming a rising tech hub in the region, with a growing number of startups pouring hundreds of millions of US dollars into the country, with a strong drive to innovation fuelled by new initiatives.