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Outdoor workers battle the cold to keep city clean

The workers are given ginger tea, ginseng, oil and thermal patches to help them cope with the cold weather.

Experts suggest abolishing monopoly on SJC gold bars

Economists at a seminar on solutions to develop a safe and sustainable gold market suggested abolishing the monopoly on SJC gold bars.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 27/2024

Durian farmers reap handsome profits as prices climb to new highs

US, Danang sign MOU to enhance development cooperation

The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Danang city and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance development cooperation.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 27/2024

More train services offered from major cities

Hanoi attracts more than US$41.1 billion in FDI

The capital has attracted more than US$41.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to rank second in the country behind only Ho Chi Minh City in terms of FDI.

Two major cities to host diverse activities during Tet

A wide range of activities will be held in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City throughout February in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

More cold spells to hit northern region in February

The northern region is forecast to endure more strong cold spells in February which are set to cause temperatures to plunge, with northern mountainous areas likely to also face periods of rain and frost.

Da Nang establishes semiconductor and AI research centre

The central city of Da Nang on January 26 announced the decision to establish the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC).

Vietnam expected to welcome more ASEAN tourists this year

More than 100 foreign partners have signed cooperation deals and contracts and pledged to bring tourists to Vietnam within two days at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Trade Fair 2024 in Laos.

Tourism authority launches video clip highlighting Nha Trang tourism

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority on January 26 launched a video clip entitled "Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa: Touching your heart!" as part of the activities to promote Khanh Hoa's tourism.

Credit contracts worth $634 million signed to implement 500kV transmission line

The National Power Transmission Corporation has signed credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND (634 million USD) with five banks to implement projects to build the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line section from Quang Trach to Pho Noi.

Hanoi to optimise culinary culture for development

Hanoi should take specific steps to exploit and develop its culinary culture to serve as a motivation for the growth of the city’s cultural industries, according to experts.

Large commercial complex to be build alongside Vietnam - China border

A complex of commercial, tourism, financial - banking, and advanced technology facilities worth over 350 million USD in total is set to be built in the vicinity of Tan Thanh Border Gate, the northern province of Lang Son.

Tourism contributes significantly to socioeconomic recovery in 2023

Vietnam won 54 prizes at the 2023 World Travel Awards - Asia and Oceania region last year, positioning the country's brand on top of the global tourism map and turning travel to VN into a bright spot in terms of socioeconomic recovery.

VN''s fruit, vegetable exports expected to flourish in 2024

Fruit and vegetable exports are predicted to set a new record in 2024, possibly exceeding the 6-billion-USD tunover goal and even approaching the 7-billion-USD milestone.

Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers

The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

PM meets with representatives of foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a meeting with representatives of donors and foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam on January 26 on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.

Hanoi's Old Quarter recreates traditional Tet customs

Cultural spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter will be filled with traditional Tet activities, such as decorating the 12 zodiac animals and showcasing celebration space.

Raising 9-spur cocks, Phu Tho man becomes VND billionaire

Wealthy Vietnamese do not hesitate to spend money and time to seek out nine-spur cocks for Tet gifts. These cocks are mentioned in the legend about Hung King choosing a son-in-law.