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Vietnam is a favorite destination for Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese tourists

Places in Asia, including Viet Nam, are always on the list of favorites of Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese tourists

Google Map changes names of HCM City roads

Many Google Map users in Ho Chi Minh City were confused when they discovered that Dien Bien Phu Street had been renamed Vo Nguyen Giap.

Tourist trains to resume operations on Hanoi-Danang route

Tourist trains on the Hanoi-Danang route will return to normal operation after a year of suspension due to low travel demand, according to the Hanoi Railway Transport JSC.

Two new undersea internet cable routes for Vietnam

Two new undersea internet cables, the ADC and the SJC2, jointly operated by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Viettel are expected to come into use either late this year or by early 2024.

Vietnamese movie 578: Magnum introduced at Berlin film fair

The movie “578: Magnum” was introduced to film distributors from many countries at the Berlin Film Fair 2023 from February 16-22 within the framework of the Berlin International Film Festival, Germany.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Vietnam-Japan Festival

A wide range of cultural exchange activities are set to be held from February 23 to February 26 during the Vietnam– Japan Festival 2023 which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City.

US, Vietnam to counter wildlife trafficking through sea ports

The growing demand for endangered, exotic, and protected wildlife drives a global illegal market, valued at more than US$20 billion per year.

Expanding green urban areas across Hanoi by removing park fences

Thong Nhat, one of the biggest parks in Hanoi, has been transformed from a 'closed' to an 'open' park after its iron fences have been removed, making it easier for people to access the public space.

Projects under recovery program need revision, leading to slowdown in construction

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said that projects under the economic recovery program have been going slowly because many projects have to be revised.

US aims to increase tea imports from Vietnamese market

Vietnam is currently the fifth largest tea supplier to the United States, with the North American country aiming to increase tea imports from the Vietnamese market and reduce tea imports from others.

Reality TV show about Vietnamese people in RoK launched

The Vietnam Cable Television (VTVcab) on February 15 debuted a reality TV show detailing the lives of Vietnamese people in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnamese ambassador attends New York commemoration of earthquake victims

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang offered condolences to the Turkish Government and people over the life and property losses in the recent earthquake while attending a commemoration held by the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN in New York.

El Salvadoran embassy officially opens in Vietnam, first in SE Asia

El Salvador's embassy office officially opened in Hanoi on February 15, the first for the Central American country in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese military rescue force discovers earthquake victim points in Turkey

Two search and rescue teams from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) on February 15 discovered three locations of victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Hatay province, one of the localities hardest hit by the disaster in Turkey.

Stronger FDI waves expected into Vietnam

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Vietnam are slowing down but promising moves are showing that waves of FDI to the country will be stronger in the coming time.

Bus ride for spring tours of attractions on Hanoi’s outskirts

Travelling by bus is a pretty good choice for exploring Hanoi thanks to its very affordable fares that are ranging from 8,000 VND (0.34 USD) to 20,000 VND (0.85 USD) each ride.

Quang Ninh islands proposed to open to tourists

Five islands in the northwestern province of Quang Ninh’s Bai Tu Long Bay have been proposed to open to tourists.

Raft of deals to brighten up foreign funding picture

Positive signs in economic growth alongside trust from foreign investors are the driving forces helping Vietnam hit between $36-38 billion in foreign investment capital commitment in 2023, up 30 per cent on-year.

Vietnam’s farm exports down in January

Vietnam’s farm, forestry and seafood exports, the most important export items of the country, totaled $3.73 billion in January, a decrease of $1.07 billion from the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs (GDC).

Biometric authentication of passengers to be used nationwide on air flights

Chip-based ID cards and biometric authentication for airline passengers are being used on a trial basis at Cat Bi Airport and will later be applied nationwide.