Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group

To celebrate the annual Then Kin Pang festival, the traditional Ap Ho Pang (hair washing) ritual of the white Thai ethnic people in Phong Tho district in Lai Chau was recreated on April 18.

Shrimp exports to major markets bounce back

Having identified its weakness in 2023, entering the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam's shrimp industry has undergone a clear change, reflected through increases in exports to major markets.

Mechanisms needed to help people with disabilities access technology

People with disabilities often have difficulties accessing technology, requiring mechanisms and policies enabling them to access technology early, so that they will have better jobs in the future and contribute to society

Vietnam's economy begins to absorb capital

The resurgence of credit suggests that the economy has started to absorb capital. Experts suggest that low interest rates will continue to be effective as the economy rebounds.

Vietnam News Headlines April 21/2024

Heatwave forecast to extend in Vietnam

Factors influencing Vietnam’s FMCG market

Kantar Worldpanel has a positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy, saying that despite obstacles and short-term headwinds, the long-term economic trajectory remains robust.

Vietnamese couple's pho restaurant chain is a success in California

Created in Vietnam hundreds of years ago, pho (noodle soup served with meat) is a popular dish in Vietnam, and in recent years, has become well-known all over the world.

Ministry proposes purchasing renewable electricity mechanisms

The draft decree stipulates that buyers must be organizations or individuals using electricity for production from a voltage level of 22 kV or higher, with an average monthly consumption of 500,000 kWh.

Vietnam Business News April 21/2024

Vietnam extends debt restructuring policy

Poetic Hanoi in the leaf-changing season of Dracontomelon duperreanum

As in a romantic film, Hanoi is transformed into a serene, lyrical city when the Dracontomelon duperreanum trees change their leaves.

Electronic invoices improve transparency of petroleum market

Technology experts say that using e-invoices is necessary to achieve a transparent petroleum distribution market to prevent unofficial products and false statements about petroleum output.

VN outlines strategy to boost domestic automobile industry

The strategy should also aim to increase the market share of domestically produced automobile products gradually, with the intent to replace imported products.

New decree protects intangible cultural heritage

The Government has issued a new decree stipulating measures to manage, protect and promote the value of intangible cultural heritage in the list of national items and of UNESCO.

HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations

Australian daily The Sydney Morning Herald has added Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to the world’s list of best short-haul holiday destinations for Australian family holidays looking to travel abroad.

Da Nang promotes its role as leading MICE destination

The central city has emerged as a key player in the growing Asia Pacific MICE sector, as the hub has strongly committed to service excellence with world-class facilities and strategic location.

Efforts to bring “Xam” singing closer to public

A unique form of folk singing using a combination of spoken singing and music, with a history marked by ups and downs, “Xam” is experiencing a resurgence in many regions across the country, especially in the Red River Delta region, including Hanoi.

Longan honey harvest season begins in northern Hung Yen

For 25-30 days, bees gather nectar from the longan flowers, creating a rich and flavourful honey that captures the essence of the season.

Rescue team spends whole night to search for UK tourist

Rescue teams’ efforts were rewarded after they spent a sleepless night, crossing forests and mountain peaks to search for a foreign traveller who was reportedly lost in a forest. They finally found the lost tourist in Hoang Lien Forest.

Hanoi celebrates 1,085th anniversary of ancient Co Loa capital

This is an opportunity for the present generation to express gratitude to the ancestors who fought and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Japanese writer Ono Eriko meets book lovers in Vietnam

Japanese author Ono Eriko, famed for best seller comic book Miiko Desu! / Kocchi Muite! Miiko, held an exchange with Vietnamese book lovers in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20.

Nine Vietnamese rice varieties exempt from tariffs in EU market

Vietnam has nine fragrant rice varieties that enjoy tax incentives within their export quota into the European Union, but there are no world’s best rice varieties ST24 and ST25.

Traditional cake festival showcases 100 signature kinds

The 11th southern traditional cake festival is getting underway in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from April 17 to 21, displaying around 100 distinctive savory and sweet types from the southern region.

2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup: Vietnam beat Malaysia, get close to quaterfinals

The door to the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-finals is wide open for Vietnam after they beat Malaysia 2-0 in a Group D match on April 20 evening.

Belgian museum houses thousands of Vietnamese artifacts

Visiting the Southeast Asia area of the museum, visitors will have a chance to explore through the cultures of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia.

Over 40 foreign firms register to join Vietnam Int’l Defence Expo 2024

More than 40 companies and agencies from 19 foreign countries and territories worldwide have confirmed their participation in the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024.