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Floating flower fair in HCM City opens for Tet

The “Tren ben duoi thuyen” (On the Wharf – In the Boat) flower floating fair, one of the most-visited attractions in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet Festival, opened at Binh Dong Wharf, District 8 on February 4 (the 25th day of the 12th lunar month).

Vietnam to cash in on FTAs, trade promotions to boost exports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will capitalise on signed free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify markets, step up trade promotions and shift to exports through official channels with a view to gaining $377 billion in export revenue this year.

Vietnam targets 500,000 tonnes of seaweed yield by 2030

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target to produce some 500,000 tonnes of seaweed by 2030 as part of the nation’s seafood development strategy.

Tam, Quynh carry Vietnam’s Olympics hopes in boxing

Nguyen Thi Tam is expected to make her second Olympic appearance while Luu Diem Quynh hopes to make her debut at the largest global sporting event this summer.

HCM City tightens food monitoring as Tet approaches

Tet is the time of high demand for food consumption, thus raising the risk of unhygienic and unsafe food.

Domestic airfares skyrocket, Vietnamese travel abroad

As airfares for domestic flights have increased sharply, Vietnamese have canceled their domestic tours and booked outbound tours instead.

"Godmothers" in Ha Tinh help children overcome difficulties

For over two years, the Godmother's Assistance programme, implemented by the Ha Tih Women's Union, has been a source of encouragement in the lives of hundreds of children facing particularly difficult circumstances.

Experts warn of attacks impersonating state agencies

In its report released lately, Viettel Cyber Security noted the strong rise of attacks by scammers who impersonate state officials and trick people out of money.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 4/2024

Industrial production index up 18.3% y-on-y in January

HCMC proposes first ranking for 2 museums

The HCMC People’s Committee has sent a formal proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about approving the first ranking for its two museums.

Vietnam’s Lunar New Year tourism: Challenges and hopes

With economic difficulties, tightened budgets, and a significant increase in the price of transportation services, demand for spring travel has not shown signs of excitement.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 4/2024

Two new books by Party leader published

Kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches

Symbolising prosperity, the kumquat tree is selected by most Vietnamese families to adorn their houses during Tet.

Foreign chef tries lobster blood dish on Phu Quoc Island

When traveling on Phu Quoc, Chad Kubanoff had the chance to enjoy local specialties. Of these, lobster blood curds left the strongest impression on him.

Let’s discover the longest flower-ceramic road in Vietnam

The southern province of Vinh Long on February 2 opened a flower-red ceramic road to the public, which received certification from the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) as the longest of its kind in Vietnam.

Edible 'roses' sell well despite high prices

Phung Thi Thuong, an online food seller in Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi, said he has stored 1 ton of roses made of dried mangoes for sale. One ton of mangoes can make 2,000 flowers.

Ministry of Finance outlines tasks for upgrading stock market by 2025

To achieve the goal of upgrading the stock market as early as 2025, the Ministry of Finance in 2024 must undertake various tasks in coordination with other ministries and sectors for implementation.

Calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves are popular for Tet

The days just before Tet are the busiest time for Hoang Trong Tuyen, a calligrapher living in Thanh Hoa province. He has a new product this year – calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves.

Vietnam’s largest airport overloaded with people returning home for Tet holiday

With the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) just a few days away, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has become packed with people who are either flying home for family reunions or going on holiday during the festive season.

VN needs an enabling environment to promote financial leasing

Financial leasing has high potential in Việt Nam’s dynamic economy with more than 800,000 enterprises and more than 5 million business households.