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HCMC gearing up for Tet flower markets to attract visitors

The HCMC’s unique floating flower market will take place on January 25- February 9 (on the 15th-30th days of the last lunar month) on the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal along the street of Ben Binh Dong in District 8.

Swimmers to compete at world champs during Tet holiday

Vietnamese swimmers will again celebrate the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday while away from home, as they will be taking part in the world championship next month in Qatar.

Two foreign teachers walk 2,000km to raise money for disadvantaged children

The 2000-kilometre-walking-journey of two foreign teachers is not for recognition, but rather to raise awareness and support for charities working to end human trafficking and transform the lives of deprived children in Việt Nam.

Vietnam navigates headwinds to move forward

Despite a raft of challenges, the country recorded relatively comprehensive socio-economic achievements, standing out as a bright spot in the region and the world as a whole.

Investment in HCM City-based industrial parks hit record high

The total investment capital in Ho Chi Minh City's export processing and industrial zones last year reached over US$1 billion, representing the highest figure recorded in more than 30 years.

Vietnam wins big at Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad

All 20 Vietnamese students put in excellent displays to win medals at the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) which was held from January 19 to January 22 in Singapore.

Level-1 aviation security measures to be adopted during Tet

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang has issued a directive, asking airports, air traffic service suppliers, airlines and aviation service providers to adopt Level-1 aviation security measures during the Lunar New Year.

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German President wraps up Vietnam visit

VN bid farewell to Asian Cup with 2-3 defeat to Iraq in Group D’s last match

Vietnam bid farewell to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a 2-3 defeat to Iraq after conceding in the last minute of the game.

Vietnam renews appeal for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip

A Vietnamese diplomat has voiced deep concern over the continued complex developments in the Middle East, particularly the escalating conflicts in the Gaza Strip, stressing the urgency for an immediate ceasefire.

COVID-19 JN.1 variant detected in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said on January 24 that it has detected the appearance of the JN.1 sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that is currently spreading rapidly around the globe.

Vietnam among Asia’s top 5 destinations over Lunar New Year

Online travel company Agoda has named the nation among the top 5 destinations for travelers around the Asia-Pacific region looking for a getaway over the forthcoming Lunar New Year travel break.

Vietnamese fashion designer debuts new collections in China

New collections of Yếm (Vietnamese bodice) and Áo Dài (traditional long dress) created by fashion designer Thuy Nguyen have been presented at Harbin Fashion Week held in China.

Vietnamese economy to grow by 6% in 2024: HSBC

The Vietnamese economy will grow by 6% this year with the strength of the national economy coming from a combination of consumer and investment spending, according to the 2024 Investment Outlook report for the first half of the year released by HBSC.

Ninh Hòa grilled fermented pork recognised among top 10 specialties of VN 2023

No one knows exactly when the grilled fermented pork dish came into being, but local elders said it was brought to Ninh Hòa by immigrants from the central province of Thanh Hóa.

Traditional ’tuồng’ needs support from the State, says veteran artist

Traditional tuồng (classical drama) artist Ngoc Khanh is founder of the Ngoc Khanh Tuồng Troupe that is among the very few traditional art units in HCM City.

Breaking down stereotypes on women in STEM gives female engineers confidence

Women in Việt Nam pursuing a STEM dream have broken down stereotypes that exist within families, schools and society to become female STEM leaders. Yet, many surveys have shown that there is a lack of female participation in STEM.

Vietnam’s remarkable journey of voluntary blood donation

This is a journey of sharing love, compassion, and solidarity among millions of Vietnamese hearts, bringing life and happiness to countless families of patients.

Mekong Delta dried fish making villages busy ahead of Tết

To improve value, local authorities have strengthened oversight of the quality of dried fish and trade promotions, and helped producers get their products registered under the country’s “One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme.

Exhibition displays dragon-inspired illustrations by young artists

An exhibition revealing interesting and joyful perspectives about the dragon, the zodiac animal symbol of the Lunar New Year is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.