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Rock lobster plummets in price due to oversupply

Tropical rock lobster, a high-end seafood product, has become cheap because of oversupply and far fewer imports from China, the top buyer.

Pro-business landscape heads industrial production wishlist

Despite a slowdown in industrial production, confidence among the business community is expected to continue climbing, which is backed by government efforts to provide a more friendly business environment.

Vietnam aims to welcome 18 million international guests in 2024

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism evaluates that January 2024 witnessed excellent growth from European markets benefiting from the unilateral visa waiver policy.

Vietnam to complete maps of landslide risk zones by 2025

In recent years, Vietnam has gradually increased investment in technology to improve the effectiveness of natural disaster forecasting and warning.

Pacific Airlines reports huge losses

Pacific Airlines began taking a loss in the early 2000s, and in 2022, the air carrier reported pre-tax profit of minus VND2.096 trillion.

Creative show presents legend of Hoan Kiem Lake

The legend of Lake Hoàn Kiếm (Returned Sword), has been represented in a new show that had its premiere on Wednesday night in Hanoi.

Management board set up for West Lake in Hanoi

Hanoi has established a management board for Ho Tay (West Lake), aiming for a more comprehensive, coherent and focused supervision over the area.

Vietnam exports nearly 104,000 tonnes of rice to EU market

Vietnam shipped nearly 104,000 tonnes of rice to the EU market worth US$71.7 million last year, exceeding the quota of 80,000 tonnes per year under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

Medical facilities face blood shortages ahead of Lunar New Year

The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion has said it still needs about 10,000 units of blood for treatment and emergency cases during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that is due to last for seven days.

Spring book street in Hanoi to open for Tet celebrations

Bookworms in the capital will be able to enjoy thousands of books of all genres from reputable publishers at a spring book street which will open on February 5 in Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi.

Belgium to have projects to support Vietnam in AO/Dioxin contamination clean-up

Belgium will soon have projects to support Vietnam in Agent Orange/Dioxin contamination clean-up.

President joins OVs in traditional carp release ritual in HCM City

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse on February 2 joined overseas Vietnamese (OV) in a traditional ritual of releasing carps at Nha Rong Wharf on the day for “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods).

Thick smog forces flight delays in Noi Bai airport

Flights in Noi Bai International Airport (NIA) in Hanoi could not take off or land, due to the unusual thick smog cloaking the capital city on February 2.

Carp release ritual on Kitchen Gods’ worshipping day marks start of Tet

The “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) worshipping ritual, held on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on February 2 this year, is also considered the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

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Russian tourists to Vietnam rise sharply

The launch of direct flights by Aeroflot airline between Moscow and Ho Chi Minh City from January 31 is expected to increase the number of visitors travelling between the two countries moving forward, according to tour operators.

VN manufacturing sees modest uptick in January

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector displayed signs of improvement in January 2024, ending a five-month falling streak, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.3 from December’s 48.9.

Hanoi covered by fog this morning

Fog blanketed the capital city of Hanoi on February 2 morning, with visibility falling to 10 metres, affecting normal life of Hanoians.

Fireworks displays at 11 places to shine on Ho Chi Minh City's sky on Tet Eve​

Authorities of the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City has decided to increase the number of venues hosting fireworks displays on the upcoming Lunar New Year's Eve to 11, an increase from last year's eight.