Discovering My Son Sanctuary

The UNESCO-recognised My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam is one of the most popular architectural complex of the Cham people and a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam.

Ministry lays out new plan for agricultural exports to China

As Vietnam’s export of agricultural products to China via border gates are under congestion, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported to the PM its plan to promote official exports to China.

Top five historic destinations in Vietnam

Embracing the gratitude spirit of the Hung King's Temple Festival from April 8 to 11 this year, there are five most recommended historic destinations in Vietnam for heritage-loving travelers.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 11

Traffic accidents claim 37 lives during three-day holiday

Children's fashion show broadcasts messages on protection of children

The annual children's fashion show called Vietnam Junior Fashion Week featuring every category of children's clothing that was held on April 9-10 launched messages on the protection of children.

Hanoi, Saigon railway companies to be merged

Hanoi and Saigon Railway JSCs, the subsidiaries of the Vietnam Railway Corporation, will be merged, according to VNR’s restructuring plan approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 8.

Vietnam’s e-learning market projected to hit US$3 billion by 2023

Vietnam’s e-learning market is expected to reach revenue of around $3 billion by 2023 with a compound annual growth rate of about 20.2 percent from 2019-2023, according to a report by Ken Research.

French cultural centre L’Espace moving next month

The French cultural centre L’Espace in Hanoi will be relocating next month.

Binh Thuan looks to the sky as paragliding hub

Adventure water sports have always been an attraction for tourists in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan, but recently, paragliding has taken off.

Impressive painting exhibition held on lake and in forest

More than 60 paintings and installation works by nearly 30 artists were recently displayed on a lake and in a forest - an unprecedented type of exhibition in Vietnam.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 11

Two more wind power plants put into operation in Soc Trang

Da Nang experts to welcome new wave of Korean tourists

Vietnam is the leading country in Southeast Asia in terms of the number of Korean visitors, with 4.3 million arrivals in 2019. Half of them visited the central city of Da Nang.

Legal framework for NFT falls into "gray zone"

The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) craze has spread to Vietnam, but the legal framework for this virtual asset is still undecided.

Vietnam may waste half of its labor resources because of gender inequality

According to the World Economic Forum’s rankings, Vietnam's gender equality ranking has been falling since 2006, from 65th to 77th in 2018 and 87th in 2021.

Vietnam to attend SEA Games 31 with 1,359 members

The Vietnamese delegation attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) will comprise 1,359 members under a list compiled by the Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA).

Vietnam’s Coc Coc browser has new general director

Mr. Nguyen Vu Anh, 45, has replaced Mr. Jean Paul Schmetz as the general director of Coc Coc from March 15.

Depending on imports, millions of farmers face crisis

Millions of farming households in Vietnam will face a crisis when the cost of fertilizers makes up 40-60% of the total input costs in agricultural production.

Vietnam qualify for 2022 AFC Asian Futsal Cup after a penalty shootout

Vietnam overwhelmed Myanmar 4-1 after a penalty shootout in Bangkok on April 10, finishing third overall at the 2022 AFF Futsal Championship and winning a ticket to the 2022 AFC Asian Futsal Cup

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 10

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2022 to be held with multiple activities

Five ideal destinations for holiday

Hue, Hanoi, HCMC, Hoi An and Con Dao are five favourite destinations with significant historical values for Vietnamese tourists during the upcoming holiday marking the Hung Kings’ death anniversary.

FDI restructuring in the works to guarantee quality

Much of Vietnam’s development strategy for the next decade is linked to attracting participation from more overseas players keen to invest in the burgeoning nation. T

Inflationary pressure grows

The cost of products and services increased by 5-15% in the first quarter of 2022 in Vietnam. Inflationary pressure is increasing. It is forecast that Vietnam’s economic growth in 2022 will not be as

Japanese investors circling around greener ventures

Japanese investors are planning to pour more money into renewables and environment-based projects in Vietnam, as part of both nations’ drive to help Vietnam achieve sustainable development.

EVN promises steady power prices amid rising energy concerns

Despite rising production costs, there will be no increase in electricity prices this year, stated Nguyen Tai Anh, deputy director of state-run Electricity of Vietnam.

Vietnam opens online tax payment portal to prevent huge losses from e-commerce

Cross-border platforms (such as Google, Facebook, Netflix) and foreign suppliers can register and pay taxes online through etaxvn.gdt.gov.vn.