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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 8/2024

Party chief offers incense in commemoration of late President Ho Chi Minh

Vietnamese spend billions of VND buying áo dài online for Tet holidays

Vietnamese have splashed tens of billions of đồng to purchase áo dài (traditional long dresses), the national costume, via e-commerce platforms to dress up for the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Novaland, Vinhomes report profits, but realtors remain pessimistic

Only a few large real estate firm reported profits for 2023, while most firms reported losses amid a stagnant property market.

Automatic car toll collection starts at Hanoi, HCMC airports

Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City have just started a one-month trial of a new electronic toll collection system for motor vehicles sinceTuesday.

FDI firms’ outlook on Vietnam’s economy in 2024

Leaders from foreign-invested companies shared their insights, discussing their expectations for VN economic growth in 2024 and outlining their key focuses for the year ahead.

Tech giant VNG cancels plan to enter global market, but keeps ambitious goals

Vietnamese tech giant VNG has had a rough year. The company has canceled its plans to list its shares on a foreign stock exchange.

Eleven cruise ships to bring 30,000 international visitors to Vietnam

Vietnam will host many luxury cruise ships, welcoming thousands of international visitors to the country on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

Domestic motorcycle market sees poor demand before Tet

Manufacturers are engaging in price competition, and dealers are proactively reducing prices on various motorcycle models, ranging from a few million to tens of millions of VND, depending on the model.

Retail electronics stores open through Tet holiday

Serving customers through the long Tet holiday is not the choice of most retailers, but some electronics shops plan to sell on Tet days as well.

Nguyen Hue flower street given Tet makeover

Nguyen Hue walking street, one of the famous tourist sites in Ho Chi Minh City, has been given a flowery facelift as part of efforts to welcome in the Year of the Dragon ahead of its official opening on the evening of February 7.

Mekong Delta urged to closely monitor saline intrusion forecasts in February

Provinces in the Mekong Delta, known as Việt Nam’s “rice bowl”, need to store fresh water to avoid localised drought.

Vietnam registers for Best Tourism Villages Award 2024

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked local tourism management departments to invite tourist villages to register for the fourth version of the Best Tourism Villages Awards.

18-year-old patient suffering incredible rare stroke saved

An 18-year-old female student was rushed to the emergency room, unable to move the left side of her body and experiencing severe speech impairment. Doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of stroke.

Judo fighters to compete at Györ European Open

Three athletes Hoang Thi Tinh, Nguyen Ngoc Diem Phuong and Chu Duc Dat are expected to collect points for their world ranking from this event, so they will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Even in jail, the Tet spirit shines bright

Inmates will receive a holiday feast with bánh chưng, pork dishes and sweet treats.

New year, new hope for everyone

The bustling atmosphere of Tết can be seen overwhelming streets.

Traditional rice paper-making village in Hà Tĩnh busy for Tết

Production during the days leading up to Tết is doubled compared to normal days, following the spike in market demand.

Vermicelli village in Binh Dinh busy ahead of Tet holiday

The An Thai vermicelli making village in Binh Dinh is busy at this time of year as local people work hard to complete orders for the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Investors still buying stocks ahead of Tet holiday

Tet holiday is about to begin, but securities investors are busy collecting shares which now have reasonable prices.

Tet festive atmosphere prevails in Thailand’s Vietnam Town

Vietnamese expatriates in Thailand are excited to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in the recently established Vietnam Town in their host country.