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Odd food in Vietnam: smoked clay is specialty dish

In Vietnam, there is a village where villagers like eating soil. Earthen lumps are smoked and cut into small pieces like cookies and considered a specialty.

Govt allows purchase of 21.9 million Pfizer doses for children under 12

The Government has approved the procurement of 21.9 million doses of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged between five and 11.

Vietnamese Ambassador promotes local culture through food

The Ambassador chooses culinary as a funky and extensive way to introduce the rich culture of Vietnam to international friends.

The secrets of Thang Long Imperial Citadel’s treasures

The “phoenix-themed Bodhi leaf” and the dragon-themed translucent porcelain bowls are among the most outstanding treasures, showing the outstanding skillfulness of ancient Vietnamese artisans.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 6

COVID-19: New cases on February 5 total 12,170

How lifeless Bodhi leaves in Ninh Binh have gained prominence

Bodhi leaves, which at first glance appear to be lifeless, become ‘storytellers’ and have even helped hundreds of people have a livelihood thanks to Mr. Hoang Thanh Phuong's skilled hands.

But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 6

Samsung to build Vietnam’s first combined cycle power plant

 

5G – breakthrough factor for Vietnam’s economic growth

The 5G services are projected to contribute 7.34 percent to Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025, according to a research by the National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, a wonderland on Earth

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark is an exceptional area in which it is possible to explore the history of the Earth for more than 500 million years. It’s also a land of tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites.

Ancient objects that are priceless in Quang Ninh

When travelers arrive in Quang Ninh, a tourist hotspot in Northern Vietnam, they can observe not only places of scenic beauty but also priceless national treasures. There are eight ancient artifacts that are carefully preserved in this province.

UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam

The Executive Board of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has approved the 10th Country Programme for Vietnam in the amount of $26.5 million to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Transport Ministry can decide on resumption of int’l commercial flights: Gov’t

The Government has allowed the Ministry of Transport to decide on resuming international commercial flights and assigned multiple tasks to other ministries to serve the country’s economic reopening, said the Government Office.

Vietnamese PM orders early tourism reopening

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant agencies to prepare for the full reopening of the tourism sector at the earliest possibility, probably on March 30 and no later than April 30.

Stock, gold, land, bitcoin: which investment to choose this year?

In the first trading session of 2022, Vietnam's stock market reached a historic peak of 1,517.95 points, and trading volume of over 526 million shares, equivalent to more than 16,688 billion VND.

 

Hanoi needs ‘multi-central’ areas

It is difficult for Hanoi to develop a center with the current transport system. Expansion to the suburbs is inevitable. Many major cities in the region do the same.

Can Vietnam 'catch' the wave of electric-vehicle production?

Vietnam’s plan to slash luxury tax and registration fees for electric cars is expected to push the development of the domestic electric vehicle market, which is currently at the starting line.

Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage

Vietnam possesses an array of intangible cultural heritages that have been recognised by UNESCO.

Tan Lap floating village – attractive destination in Long An

Tan Lap floating village, located in Long An province, was formerly a land flooded all year round. People built houses on high mounds to cope with the flooding.

Pagoda with unique architecture in north Vietnam

Keo Pagoda, which was built in 1632 in the Le dynasty, is one of the oldest in Vietnam where ancient architecture has been preserved.