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Hai Phong taps sea, island tourism potential

As the largest seaport in Vietnam’s northern region, Hai Phong city boasts huge potential for tourism development, especially sea-based tourism.

 

'Say no to plastic bags' gains popularity in Vietnam

In the recent times, some supermarkets in Vietnam have started using banana leaves to wrap food instead of plastic bags. The move has been praised by the community.

 

US magazine suggests Vietnam as destination for your 50s

Vietnam is one of two Southeast Asian destinations that Travel + Leisure urges holiday makers in their 50s to visit.

 

PMs of Vietnam, Romania hold joint press conference

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, now on a visit to Romania, on April 15 held a joint press conference with his host PM Viorica Dancila following their talks and signing of cooperation memorandums of understanding in Bucharest earlier the same day.

 

Right person, right job

Both recruitment startups and leading head-hunters in Vietnam have been eagerly investing in technologies to improve the employment process.

Phuong My introduces bridal collection in New York

Vietnamese designer Phuong My has introduced her latest fashion collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Exploring the Hung Kings Memorial Site in HCM City

Covering a large area of 400 hectares, the Hung Kings Memorial Site in HCM City features a blend of traditional architecture fused with a modern style.

As China stops solid waste imports, Vietnam fears it could become new dumping ground

China has vowed to stop importing solid waste by 2020, while Vietnam is still fumbling for solutions to control scrap imports.

Basel II on the doorstep

Local banks are hurrying to raise capital in order to improve their financial capacity and meet Basel II standards by 2020.

“Love will keep us alive” exhibition in Hanoi

An exhibit of 30 paintings, mostly oil, by Vietnamese couple living in the US Nguyen Viet Nang and Bui Van Anh were on display recently in Hanoi. 

Foreign investors stepping in

Mr. Michael Piro, Chief Operating Officer at Indochina Capital, tells VET that foreign investors are keen on niches in Vietnam's property market where smaller local players lack the required expertise.

Hanoi office market yet to boom despite upward trajectory

Hanoi’s office market enjoyed a boost from an additional supply of 81,000 square meters during the first quarter of this year but it is yet to undergo a boom, according to a foreign-invested property services provider.

 

Vietnam strikes three gold medals at Aerobic Suzuki World Cup in Tokyo

Vietnam’s aerobic team won three medals of each colour at the newly concluded Suzuki Cup 2019 - FIG World Cup Series Tokyo International in Japan.

 

Award-Winning Film 'The Third Wife' to be screened in Vietnam

The Vietnamese film Nguoi Vo Ba (The Third Wife) will be screened in Vietnam, after winning many awards at international film festivals.

 

National-scale flashmob dance competition offers VND300 million up for grabs

For the first time in Vietnam, students from universities and colleges across the country will have the chance to compete in an animated flashmob dance competition, entitled “Wave of youth”.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on April 15-21

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Plastic-free passion

Campaigns and other activities are now being more regularly seen in Vietnam as people become aware of the threat plastic poses.

Hanoi to host upcycling exhibition

Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations in Stuttgart, Germany, to hold 'PURE GOLD - Upcycled! Upgraded!' exhibition from April 21 to 26.

Local brands gaining status

Vietnamese brands need to pay greater attention to investing in building their brand if they dream of great success.

Xoan singing enlivens Hung Kings Festival 2019

Xoan singing of Phu Tho province was recognized by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in late 2017.