More than 100 beauties from across the world are set to arrive in Vietnam for the upcoming Miss Earth 2023 pageant which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City this December.

Vietnam spent a total of US$13 billion on buying petrol, oil, and other petroleum products over the past 10 months of the year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam commits to repelling tuberculosis

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has revealed three destinations in order for guests to explore the local culture in Vietnam, namely the Central Highlands, the Mekong Delta, and the southcentral regions.

Hundreds of spectators converged on Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on November 20 evening to welcome their legendary boy band Westlife returning to Vietnam for two performances.

The target of 700 billion USD in import-export revenue for this year is a tough one amid current difficulties in the global market, said insiders.

Vietnamese companies have increased investment to seize bird’s nest export opportunities to China in the coming time, insiders said.

Tuna exports estimated at nearly 700 million USD in 10 months

Limited social housing supply, inappropriate loan terms and stringent requirements for borrowers are making disbursement of the VNĐ120 trillion (US$4.9 billion) credit package for social housing slow, according to insiders.

The Government has issued a resolution regarding the extension of the pilot use of telecom payment accounts for small-value goods and services until December 31, 2024.

The Vietnamese sepak takraw team have brought home a gold medal in the women’s quadrant at the ongoing ASEAN Cup International Sepak takraw Invitational 2023 which was held in China.

Amidst fierce competition with road and air transport, the railway sector has worked on improving its service quality in recent times to bring new experiences to passengers, and achieved excellent results.

Lawmakers discussed the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 20.

Head of the International Cooperation Agency Nguyen Phuong Hoa affirmed that 2023 is an eventful year in terms of external relations, international cooperation and cultural diplomacy. However, investment in culture remain modest.

Vietnam’s tourism has recorded growth in 2023 but recovery has been slow, and pre-pandemic tourism figures have not been reached.

‘Lagging further behind in economy’ has always been one of the four major concerns about the country’s development.

Cao Bang will become the center of economic, cultural and foreign trade between Vietnam and the Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Western and Southwest provinces of China and ASEAN countries.

The mountainous and border province of Lai Chau has implemented many solutions to promote digital transformation, meeting development requirements at present and in the future.

Festival goers will also have a chance to take part in folk games, cultural, art and food exchanges; and seminars on human resources development to facilitate the food industry.

The teachers’ dedication to the profession is fueled by the joy of seeing improvements in children under their care.