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Black pig offering ceremony fascinates in Bac Giang

The black pig offering ceremony, also called ông Lang ceremony, was held on March 20.  It is held to commemorate those who have made contributions to the village and to pray for favourable weather conditions and prosperity.

Mountainous destination to host int’l balloon fest

The balloon teams will put on a colourful performance at 7pm on April 27, while an official competition will start at 6am on April 28.

Local motorcycle manufacturers make shift towards niche market

This shift was driven by several factors, including a decline in market demand and a need for innovation and differentiation.

Ambitious plans passed for the development of capital city

The plan outlines ambitious objectives for the city, which aspires to become a beacon of "Culture, Civilization, Modernity," characterised by its green, smart, and culturally rich environment.

Who is the real owner of Daewoo Hotel?

The business run by Truong My Lan and her family, the president of Van Thinh Phat Group, holds 93.6 percent of the Daewoo Hanoi Hotel stake. The hotel is among the most valuable in Vietnam and has changed hands many times.

VN needs to improve skills for IT human resources: workshop

Only 35 per cent of information technology students who find jobs upon graduation can meet employers’  requirements, a workshop heard in HCM City on Thursday (March 28).

Vietnam Business News March 30/2024

US becomes Vietnam's top investment destination in early 2024

Experts propose ban on trade, import of new-generation tobacco products

According to World Health Organisation, there is no proof that e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are less harmful than traditional cigarettes.

Shark Thuy of Shark Tank arrested, bogged down in debt

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, better known as Shark Thuy, known as a ‘big fish’, is bogged down in difficulties and immersed in debt. On March 25, Thuy was arrested over allegations of committing fraud to appropriate properties.

Older apartments are selling well, prices rise as demand is high

As the supply of new apartments remains low, leading to price increases, people are buying older apartments instead.

Offshore wind industry to create thousands of jobs

Existing staff working in the oil sector, building construction on the sea, electricity plants and marine industry can move to work in various technical positions in the offshore wind sector.

Vu’s veggie dry noodles really help him bring home the bacon

Dang Ngoc Vu may have enjoyed decent income, but deep down he dreams of something more, with aspirations of establishing a permanent home in a bustling metropolis in Vietnam.

Vietnamese dish among top 35 world’s tastiest dumplings

Vietnamese delicacy Bánh bột lọc (pork and shrimp dumplings with wrappers made from tapioca flour) was named as one of the “35 world’s tastiest dumplings”, by the news outlet CNN of the United States.

Over $1b to be invested into 130km section of North-South Expressway

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has just signed a pre-feasibility study report on the investment project of building the Gia Nghia-Chon Thanh section of the North-South Expressway.

Vietnam boasts three seaports in Top 50 largest container seaports worldwide

Vietnam boasts three seaports listed among the Top 50 largest container ports globally, namely Ho Chi Minh City Port, Hai Phong Port and Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port.

Education affiliated with foreign institutions put under microscope

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has requested that local educators move to strengthen the state management over education programmes affiliated with foreign institutions in their localities in order to redress any wrongdoings.

Vietnamese foreign minister to visit China next week

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will pay an official visit to China April 3-4, 2024, at the invitation of Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Hail and storms wreak havoc in northern mountainous region

This weather phenomenon is forecast to become more prevalent, reaching its peak around April and May.

Vietnamese woman named as elite AFC referee

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised Vietnamese female referee Tran Thi Thanh as meeting the standards of its Elite level.

Vietnam records trade surplus of 8.08 billion USD in Q1

Vietnam’s total export-import turnover hit 178.04 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, up 15.5% annually, resulting in a trade surplus of 8.08 billion USD, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on March 29.