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Catfish: US$2 billion in export revenue

Vietnam’s catfish exports earned US$2.06 billion in the past 10 months. The Mekong Delta’s farmers have made good profits, while catfish processors and exporters have earned high revenue.

Joggers need better online social network

Despite encouraging achievements, development of a domestic social network for Vietnamese joggers has been below expectations.

Challenges ahead of the newly appointed Transport Minister

New transport projects have kicked off, while many undergoing projects are being implemented slowly. These are problems Minister Nguyen Van Thang will need to solve.

Hanoi Old Quarter’s cafes

Enjoying coffee in the Old Quarter area is a hobby of Hanoians, regardless of social status or character. Here are the four oldest cafes in Hanoi compiled by The Hanoi Times.

Descendants of Nguyen Dynasty object to auction of Emperor’s gold seal

The council of Nguyen Phuc’s royal family in Vietnam has written to auction house Millon in France requesting it to cease the auction of a gold seal, also known as the Bao Dai Emperor’s Treasury, and the gold bowl of the Khai Dinh Emperor.

Everything about Sapa that tourists need to know

About a 6-hour drive from Hanoi, Sa Pa (Lao Cai province) is among the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam.

Vietnam must necessitate changes in economic model

Several countries are raising interest rates in an effort to curb inflation, even though higher interest rates can push economies into even deeper recession.

Keeper of the soul of old newspapers

Nguyen Phi Dung, 61, an information technology specialist, is known locally as the "keeper of the soul of newspapers" due to his massive collection of printed newspapers and journals.

The Ma’s ritual to pay gratitude to the Forest Genie

The Forest Genie ritual is observed by the Ma ethnic people in Cat Tien district of the Central Highland province of Lam Dong to show their gratitude and respect for what nature gives them in a spirit of receiving and conserving.

Fresh look for Hanoi's unique hundred-year-old monument

Standing impassively by Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake for over a century, the Toad Fountain will soon celebrate its new look.

Vietnam records over 270,000 cases of dengue fever in 2022, up nearly five times

It is forecast that the dengue fever will be more complicated with increase number of cases and deaths at the peak of the annual epidemic season in November and December.

Vingroup chairman not on no-fly list: MPS

Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong is not on the no-fly list, said Lieutenant General To An Xo, office chief and spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Security, effectively rejecting recent rumors about this matter as false.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 29

HCMC to face more severe flooding in coming years

Vietnamese Party chief’s upcoming visit in Chinese media spotlight

Major Chinese newspapers have all reported the forthcoming visit of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, with emphasis on political trust and economic cooperation as expected contents.

Vietnam likely to enjoy US$10 billion trade surplus this year

Vietnam is on track to see a trade surplus of 10 billion USD this year despite enduring global market uncertainties and fluctuations, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien reported at the 15th National Assembly.

FDI inflows reach US$22.46 billion in 10 months

Foreign capital inflows fell whereas disbursed capital rose in the first 10 months of 2022, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam attracts more than 2.35 million foreign tourists in 10 months

Vietnam welcomed over 2.35 million international visitors in the first 10 months of this year, 18.8 times higher than the figure in the same period last year, but still down 83.7% compared with the pre-pandemic level in 2019.

Hanoi's first nightlife district inaugurated

Open daily from 4pm until 2am, the district offers visitors exciting gastronomy, entertainment and shopping experiences.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 29

HCM City’s office leasing market sees positive signs

European investors eye greener incentives

European enterprises are focusing more and more on green investments to tap into fresh opportunities from Vietnam’s actions to achieve net zero by 2050, but they need legal improvements and incentives to facilitate their plans.