Vietnam promoting impact investment for sustainable future

Hanoi unveils plaque for Thien Quang lake flower garden

The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north under the tourism system planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 recently announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Despite a challenging 2024 marked by global economic uncertainties and regulatory changes, the industrial property market in the south is poised for a robust recovery in 2025, according to property consultancy Knight Frank.

The national e-commerce week will take place from November 25 to December 1, while the Vietnam Online Friday 2024 will run from the beginning of November 29 to noon of December 1.

Vietnam’s motorcycle market has shown positive signs after a period of stagnation, expected to heat up in the year-end peak shopping season.

A Vietnamese team will participate for the first time in the grand final of the Bocuse d'Or, a global cuisine competition to be held in Lyon City, France, next January.

A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs.

Despite a modest influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector since early 2024, Savills Vietnam sees a silver lining in the surge of FDI into high-tech manufacturing.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision approving a plan to support the research, restoration, and preservation of the intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

In the era of globalisation, e-commerce is rapidly becoming a popular shopping channel in Vietnam. However, the strong presence of international e-commerce giants, particularly from China, poses significant challenges for Vietnamese enterprises.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued a document requesting the suspension of operations at four airports, including Da Nang, Phu Bai, Dong Hoi, and Chu Lai, due to impacts from typhoon Trami.

After 23 years apart, a woman in Denmark found her Vietnamese birth mother just one hour after posting her story on social media, thanks to the support of the online community.

The iconic Hoang A Tuong Mansion, a national historic monument, has been restored, bringing a new vibrance while maintaining its classical appeal.

The rising abuse of domain names for illegal activities has prompted the Ministry of Information and Communications to introduce new measures, including community monitoring and the application of AI for early detection.

On October 24, social media was abuzz with debates over the transparency of Miss Universe's (MUO) invitation to beauty queen Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, pointing out a discrepancy in the document’s date.

Lawmakers discussed urban planning classifications, with suggestions to clarify terms by possibly using "super city" for major urban centers under larger cities.

The Hanoi People's Committee has outlined five proposed areas for low emission zones, aiming to limit polluting vehicles and enforce stricter emission standards across the city.

An 11th-grade student has been prosecuted after allegedly forcing a younger peer to eat dirt and engage in other humiliating actions, prompting a police investigation in Nghe An province.

SEA Games 2025, set to be held in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla, Thailand, will showcase 44 sports with 567 medal events, including several new and unique sports.