Foreign visitors admire ancient beauty of My Son Holy Land

My Son Sanctuary (Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province) has opened for domestic and foreign tourists.

US$9 billion burden for farmers as feed prices rise

For more than a year, the price of animal feed has increased 10 times in a row and is rising further.

Vietnam's first quarter economic review

The GDP growth in the first quarter of 2022 is estimated to increase by 5.03% year-on-year, higher than that of 2020 and 2021, marking a return to a 5% growth or more after many difficult years.

Prior to Trinh Van Quyet’s arrest, FLC Group had proposed many giant projects

The FLC Group has recently proposed many large-scale projects, with a total investment of up to VND80,000 billion.

Vietnam targets 85% smartphone usage by end of 2022

The proportion of adults using smartphones in Vietnam is 73.5%. Vietnam aims to increase the rate to 85% by the end of 2022, according to the draft National Digital Infrastructure Strategy to 2025 and the 2022 plan.

Green tourism needs drastic action

The National Tourism Year 2022 hosted by Quang Nam Province is themed “A green tourism destination.” This will also be the keyword of Vietnam’s tourism industry in the time to come.

Entertainment companies adapt to market requirements

The entertainment content production market in the game show, reality TV and TV series and sitcom segments has witnessed many fluctuations in the past time due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.

When in Danang, don’t miss this specialty

The Danang-style pork roll, a well-known rustic dish, impresses diners right from the first bite The highlight of the dish is the pork with its skin and fat at two ends.

The taste of turmeric: Thai Binh's turmeric cake

Thai Binh Province is well known for its ‘banh nghe’ (turmeric cake), a traditional rice-based cake that has existed for hundreds of years.

Opportunities for tourism recovery from SEA Games 31

SEA Games 31 is an opportunity for thousands of international athletes, officials and audiences to come to Vietnam, especially Hanoi where the opening and closing ceremonies and many competitions will take place.

High real estate tax not an effective solution: experts

While some experts suggest tax measures can help stabilise the property market in the short term, some say the current tax is not enough to...

Synchronous solutions needed to lower logistics costs in Vietnam

Logistics enterprises must boost business co-operation, intensify investment in innovating reasonable operating and transportation methods, as well as strongly develop the nation’s shipping fleet in the future in an effort to reduce logistics costs.

Faulty undersea cable to slow internet speed in Vietnam

The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) undersea cable, which connects eight countries and territories in the region, is facing problems with its S1.7 section, about 910km from Southeast Asia.

Ninh Thuan, heritage road

The People's Committee of Ninh Thuan Province has just organized a ceremony to receive the world biosphere reserve certificate for Nui Chua from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Loopholes in corporate bond market

Since 2018 the Government has issued three Decrees to regulate the Corporate Bonds market which has now grown substantially.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 17

Hanoi kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign for children aged 5-11

Hue’s unique Hon Chen Temple festival returns

Hue Nam, a.k.a. Hon Chen, the Temple Festival in Hue City, a traditional cultural event, was held on April 4, 2022, after two years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Exploring Vietnam’s largest freshwater lake by day

Ba Be Lake, covering an area of 500 hectares in Ba Be National Park in Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province, is the largest natural lake in Vietnam.

Ancient pottery village seeks to keep the wheels turning

Established around 800 years ago by the Chăm people, the Bau Truc Pottery Village is one of the oldest craft villages of its kind in Southeast Asia.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 17

Binh Phuoc cancels urban development investment policy for FLC

To dye for: Hanoi artist goes natural

Fed up with the mass-produced items, Nguyen Duc Huy pursues natural living, making his own fabric dyes from sustainably-sourced plants.

U Minh Thuong wetland reopens to eco-tourism after long hiatus

U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang has been welcoming an increasing number of tourists after months of closure to prevent COVID-19 and wildfires.

Beer gardens lay in ruins after years of roaring success in Hanoi

Once the go-to place for beer lovers, beer bars and restaurants are now dilapidated and ruined because they were not able to withstand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese businesses on way to recovery after pandemic

Meta’s survey shows that small and medium enterprises in Vietnam are affected by the new Covid-19 strain, but optimistic signals are revealed.

From COP26: Vietnam's journey to become the world's green production center

Vietnam is known as a factory of the world. But with commitments made at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP26, Vietnam must become a "green factory", a green production center of the world.