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Tan Hoa shines bright as top tourism village

Tan Hoa Village in Minh Hoa District in the central province of Quang Binh is filled currently with a festive atmosphere as it has been named a "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

17% of European firms rank VN highest in top 10 global investment destinations

Of 62 percent of businesses participating in the survey rank Vietnam in their top 10 FDI destinations globally, 17 percent positioned the Southeast Asian country in the highest place.

Air tickets nearly sold out for Tet

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has released statistics related to the number of tickets sold by airlines on routes for Tet as of January 4.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 8-14/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from January 8-14.

24k gold-plated dragon sculpture for Lunar New Year decoration

24-karat gold plated dragons are hitting local markets ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Dragon, with the items selling for between several million and tens of millions of VND.

Former health minister faces 20-year jail term

Nguyen Thanh Long, former Minister of Health, might be imprisoned for 19 or 20 years for having taken an exceptionally high bribe, VND51 billion, in the Viet A test kit price gouging case.

Vietnamese citizen named among top 50 successful women: Hungarian magazine

Vietnamese doctorate holder Phan Bich Thien has been named among the top 50 successful women of 2023, as compiled by Successful Women magazine, known as “Sikeres Nők” in Hungarian.

Vietnam, Bulgaria desire broader cooperation in new fields

Top Vietnamese and Bulgarian legislators met in Hanoi on January 8.

Vietnam hosts ITF U14 event

the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia 14&Under feature 70 athletes from 14 countries and regions.

Hanoi's $657m wastewater treatment project faces investigation

The much-anticipated Yên Xá wastewater treatment project, which was originally set to be operational in the second quarter of 2022, is facing calls for investigation, especially into the contractor's conduct, after long delays.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 8/2024

VN rice export soars to record high in 2023

VN textile exports in 2023 face most difficult year in three decades

Expanding customer bases and diversifying products are the necessary solutions to maintain production and grow businesses, experts say.

Hoi An, HCM City among trending destinations: TripAdvisor

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

Vietnam's export opportunities to be optimised in 2024

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has affirmed the determination to strengthen trade promotion and export to major markets, optimising FTAs, making full use of opportunities, and actively responding to challenges in 2024.

Vietnamese economy recovers last year

The Vietnamese economy did recover in 2023, Dr. Can Van Luc affirmed, describing quarter-over-quarter growth, rebounded sectors, and impressive results in economic integration as three highlights last year.

International students studying in Vietnam rising

The number of international students studying in Vietnam averagely increased by 8% - 10% per year in the 2018 – 2023 period, the Ministry of Education and Training has reported.

Vietnamese labourers’ average income up 6.9% in 2023

The monthly average income of Vietnamese labourers in 2023 reached 7.1 million VND (over 291 USD) per person, up 6.9% compared to 2022, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Hanoi honoured in two categories of TripAdvisor’s leading awards

Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.

HCM City shop offers free clothes for low-income people

A shop in HCM City's Binh Thanh District is offering free clothes and accessories for low-income people.