Art exchange brings ASEAN countries closer

Art exchange brings ASEAN countries closer

The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HAUFO) in coordination with embassies of ASEAN countries in the capital city organised an international art exchange programme to celebrate the 56th founding anniversary of the bloc (August 8) and the 78th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
Series of attractive activities to be held at River Festival

Series of attractive activities to be held at River Festival

(VEN) - From August 4 to 6, 2023, the River Festival will be held in Ho Chi Minh City to promote the local land, people, cultural identity, tourism and food of the city.
Experience Fansipan in your own way

Experience Fansipan in your own way

(VEN) - The package tour “Touching the clouds,” which includes staying at the Hotel de la Coupole – Mgallery, known as the palace in the clouds, tickets for mountain train and cable car and a journey to discover the beauty of the legendary Fansipan peak, is the ideal choice for tourists to Sapa on this occasion.
Phu Quoc, a new world’s leading destination

Phu Quoc, a new world’s leading destination

(VEN) - As an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, and with a rich natural environment and pleasant architecture, Phu Quoc Island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has become a new world's top destination. US magazine Travel+Leisure has listed Phu Quoc Island among the 25 best destinations to visit in 2023.
Amanotes crowned Best Music Game Publisher at Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2023

Amanotes crowned Best Music Game Publisher at Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2023

Amanotes, the renowned mobile game publisher, is the only Vietnamese representative to clinch the prestigious title of Best Music Game Publisher at the highly acclaimed Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2023.
Phong Dien - Can Tho eco-tourism festival slated for late September

Phong Dien - Can Tho eco-tourism festival slated for late September

(VEN) - In response to the World Tourism Day in September, the 10th Phong Dien - Can Tho Ecotourism Festival will be held from September 25 - 28, 2023 in Phong Dien District, Can Tho City.
New features at 2023 Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival

New features at 2023 Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival

(VEN) - The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival in 2023 will take place from September 24 to October 9 at the Con Son - Kiep Bac special national relic with many traditional rituals.
Festivals open nationwide on public holiday

Festivals open nationwide on public holiday

A series of festivals are being organised across the county on April 28, promising to bring lot of fun and cheers to tourists on the five-day public holiday from April 29 to May 3.
Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism marks National Reunification Day

Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism marks National Reunification Day

(VEN) - From April 29 to May 3, various activities were held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Son Tay District to commemorate the Hung Kings and mark National Reunification Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1).
Bangkok’s Drag Queens to perform in Saigon

Bangkok’s Drag Queens to perform in Saigon

Drag Queens from Bangkok’s House of Heals, well-known for its extraordinary entertainment shows, will present special performances of a burlesque show, a one-of-a-kind and well-known show this month at Le Meridien Saigon.
Nghe An opens Cua Lo tourism, Sen village festivals

Nghe An opens Cua Lo tourism, Sen village festivals

(VEN) - This year’s Cua Lo Tourism Festival was launched on April 8 and include firework displays, an art program entitled “Going to the Vi Dam folk singing region”, a street carnival festival on weekend nights, a fishing festival, lantern festival, and more.
International tunes in Hoi An

International tunes in Hoi An

(VEN) - The 7th Vietnam International Choir Competition 2023 will take place in the popular central coastal town of Hoi An from April 2 to 6, showcasing choirs from nine countries.
The first Vietnamese bread festival

The first Vietnamese bread festival

(VEN) - The first Vietnamese bread or “banh mi” festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 30 to April 2.
Festivals in Sapa

Festivals in Sapa

(VEN) - Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai celebrates the 120th anniversary of its tourism this year with a series of special events, including a spectacular art program introducing the history of the Sa Pa national tourist area and its attractive and unique tourism products, as well as its targets in the future.
Fireworks to light up Đà Nẵng

Fireworks to light up Đà Nẵng's sky as international festival returns with a bang

The event’s organisers, Sun Group, said that the 2023 event would focus on post-COVID-19 tourism promotion as a benchmark for full economic growth in the central region and the country.
First Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival to showcase strength of Vietnamese cinema

First Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival to showcase strength of Vietnamese cinema

The festival, organised by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) in collaboration with the Đà Nẵng City People's Committee and other foreign partners, promises to be a celebration of the finest in Asian and Vietnamese cinema.
UK pop group 911, Đức Phúc celebrate Valentine’s Day with remake

UK pop group 911, Đức Phúc celebrate Valentine’s Day with remake

A music video (MV) by English pop group 911 and Vietnamese singer Đức Phúc has attracted more than 958,000 views only one day after its release on YouTube on February 9.
The woman who revived Kim Hoang folk paintings

The woman who revived Kim Hoang folk paintings

(VEN) - Researcher and art collector Nguyen Thi Thu Hoa has made intense efforts to revive the 18th century Kim Hoang woodcut folk painting genre, which had all but disappeared over time.
The lure of Pu Luong

The lure of Pu Luong

(VEN) - Surrounded by high mountains and offering a cool climate all year round, the Pu Luong National Nature Reserve in the northern province of Thanh Hoa offers wild scenery and unique culture.
Trang A Chu’s unique homestay

Trang A Chu’s unique homestay

(VEN) - The A Chu Homestay in Son La Province’s Hua Tat Village welcomes as many as 3,000 foreign visitors annually, but it did not start out that way. In fact, it was on the verge of shutting down just a few years ago.
Moc Chau, a four-season destination

Moc Chau, a four-season destination

(VEN) - Moc Chau Plateau, located in the northern mountainous province of Son La, about 180km north west of the capital Hanoi, has long been considered one of Vietnam’s most attractive destinations, especially when the plum trees blossom early in the year.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam has had a meeting with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell to discuss opportunities for promoting trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Firms get updates on EU regulations on imported agricultural products, foods

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The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG-SANTE), in collaboration with the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Vietnam SPS), held a conference disseminating regulations on imports of agricultural products and foods of plant and animal origin into the EU market on May 7.
Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 offers tourists fascinating experiences

Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 offers tourists fascinating experiences

(VEN) - Themed “A Millions Roses,” the Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 which takes place in Sa Pa, Lao Cai from April 27 to June 30, will feature unique, attractive and completely new activities.
Retail sales, services revenue up 8.5 per cent in four months

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In April alone, the value was VNĐ522.1 trillion, a rise of 9 per cent from the same period last year.
Bình Thuận works to stop fishing vessels from infringing on foreign waters

Bình Thuận works to stop fishing vessels from infringing on foreign waters

BÌNH THUẬN – The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Bình Thuận on May 7 requested extra efforts to resolutely not let any local fishing vessels and fishermen violate foreign waters so as to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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Green transformation in tourism starts with correct understanding, awareness: expert

Many tourism businesses still have insufficient and incorrect understanding of these principles so the implementation of green tourism within the Vietnamese business community is still limited.
vietnamese celebrated director to head jury at shanghai international film festival

Vietnamese celebrated director to head jury at Shanghai International Film Festival

According to the organisers of the film festival, the works of the Vietnamese French director and scriptwriter, who won the Best Director Award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in 2023 for The Taste of Things, blend the expressions of Eastern and Western cultures, with sensitivity, delicacy, and a romantic style.
hcm city achieves 127 million in tourism revenue over five day holiday

HCM City achieves $127 million in tourism revenue over five-day holiday

HCM City’s tourism revenue is estimated at more than VNĐ3.23 trillion (US$127 million) during the five-day holiday celebrating Reunification Day from April 27-May 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.
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Optimising UNESCO titles for national development

With 65 UNESCO titles spanning all the 63 cities and provinces, Việt Nam contributes to enriching, protecting, and promoting the cultural treasures of humanity. This helps international friends better understand the country, its people, traditions, and history.
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7 places that are worth a visit in Điện Biên

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Decree fosters industrial  cluster development

Decree fosters industrial cluster development

(VEN) - The Government has recently issued Decree 32/2024/ND-CP (Decree 32) on the management and development of industrial clusters (ICs), creating a more favorable mechanism for IC development.
Decree regulates conditions for cars from abroad to Việt Nam

Decree regulates conditions for cars from abroad to Việt Nam

HÀ NỘI — Foreign drivers using their vehicles in Việt Nam must complete a stringent set of procedures through a recognised travel company before they enter the country.
Fresh policies come into effect in May 2024

Fresh policies come into effect in May 2024

New policies regarding standards for civil servants holding leadership and management positions, management and development of industrial clusters, transportation of dangerous goods, and penalties in fishing sector shall come into effect this May.
Employment Law to be revised for better assurance of employees’ interests

Employment Law to be revised for better assurance of employees’ interests

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has recently released the latest draft of the amended Law on Employment with several significant changes.
IC development challenges Dong Nai Province

IC development challenges Dong Nai Province

(VEN) - Under the plan, the southeastern province of Dong Nai will have 27 industrial clusters (ICs) with a total area of almost 1,500 hectares in the 2021-2025 period. However, only four of the 27 ICs have had their infrastructure projects accomplished as of the end of 2023, while the rest are still under investment procedure handling and site clearance.
Textile and garment businesses face difficulties due to lack of domestic supply

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HÀ NỘI — The textile and garment industry has long faced an imbalance between production stages.
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HÀ NỘI — April 2024 marks the second consecutive month the automobile industry reported significant growth since the beginning of the year, according to a report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).
DPPA boots renewable energy, competitive  electricity market

DPPA boots renewable energy, competitive electricity market

(VEN) - A direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) will help attract investment in the development of renewable energy and a competitive retail electricity market.
Foreign, domestic investment in Ba Ria - Vung Tau rises sharply

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Foreign and domestic investment in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau stood at almost 1.63 billion USD and over 25.93 trillion VND (1 billion USD) during the first four months of 2024, surging 7.2-fold from a year earlier.
Foreign investors encouraged to invest in petroleum storage infrastructure

Foreign investors encouraged to invest in petroleum storage infrastructure

The Vietnamese Government has given green light to foreign investors to invest in developing oil and gas storage and supply infrastructure system, but they cannot participate in distributing, importing and exporting petroleum.
Cambodian media values Vietnam

Cambodian media values Vietnam's foreign investment attraction

The SBM NEWS website of Cambodia has published an article praising Vietnam's ability to attract foreign investment, especially in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh.
Thai Binh province rolls out red carpet for Dutch businesses

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The northern province of Thai Binh always accompanies and creates the best conditions for enterprises, including those from the Netherlands to invest in and run long-term and effective business in the locality, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ngo Dong Hai has affirmed.
MoF refuses to cut import tax for some materials of animal feed production

MoF refuses to cut import tax for some materials of animal feed production

The Ministry of Finance has refused to reduce import tax rates for some crucial materials of animal feed production as proposed by Bến Tre Province's voters.
Government proposes extending VAT cut until year end

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The Government has proposed extending the cut in value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% on specific groups of goods and services from July 1 until the end of the year to support business and production activities.
Stock market upgrade to help Vietnam lure another 10 bln USD in investment

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The elevation of the stock market to "emerging" status can help Vietnam attract an additional 10 billion USD in both direct and indirect investment, KB Vietnam Securities JSC (KBSV) reported, citing the World Bank (WB).
VND30-trillion credit package for forestry, fisheries businesses

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(VEN) - Following the Government’s guidelines, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has assigned commercial banks to realizing a VND30-trillion preferential credit program for forestry and fisheries sectors in order to help them maintain their leading positions as billions-of-US-dollars export revenue earners.
Is it possible to deny collection for waste unsorted at source?

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Unsorted waste could be denied collection, per a draft document proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
PM asks for effective preventive solutions against forest fires

PM asks for effective preventive solutions against forest fires

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued an official dispatch, requesting ministries, sectors, and localities to continue vigorously and effectively implementing fire prevention and control measures nationwide amid hot weather across the country.
Heat records broken, more hot weather forecast for May

Heat records broken, more hot weather forecast for May

HÀ NỘI — April saw 112 heat records as the country baked in sweltering weather, with many places breaking temperature records set over a decade ago.
Vietnam faces climate change challenges

Vietnam faces climate change challenges

(VEN) - Without appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures, it is estimated that climate change could cause Vietnam to suffer losses of approximately 12-14.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) annually by 2050, triple the losses in 2020, 3.2 percent of GDP or around US$10 billion.
2024 VinFuture Prize records 1,469 nominations

2024 VinFuture Prize records 1,469 nominations

The 4th edition of VinFuture Prize, an annual international award that honours remarkable scientific breakthroughs and promotes innovations for humankind, has officially closed its nomination portal with a record of 1,469 submissions.
HCM City: Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to debut in September

HCM City: Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to debut in September

A centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to be officially launched in September, with a mission to be Vietnam’s top facility in advising national industrial policies, piloting their implementation in the southern metropolis, and promoting economic transformation in the revolution.
Vietnam’s digital products to go global

Vietnam’s digital products to go global

(VEN) - Vietnamese digital technology businesses have made great strides in development, as more digital application products have been created. In addition to the domestic market, the state needs to support them to bring Make-in-Vietnam digital products and services to the world.
Digital transformation events for banking sector slated for May

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The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a series of events focusing on digital transformation in the banking sector, scheduled for May 8 in Hanoi.
Bình Thuận works to stop fishing vessels from infringing on foreign waters

Bình Thuận works to stop fishing vessels from infringing on foreign waters

BÌNH THUẬN – The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Bình Thuận on May 7 requested extra efforts to resolutely not let any local fishing vessels and fishermen violate foreign waters so as to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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The Điện Biên Phủ (May 7, 1954) was not only a victory of the strength of intelligence and public consensus but also contributed to the end of the resistance war against the French colonialists of the Vietnamese army and people.
HCM City works to put Metro Line No. 1 into operation soon

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Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1 (Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien) is close to the finish line but is facing some difficulties, thus the local administration and the investor are making efforts to remove obstacles so that the it can start commercial operation soon.
Online administrative procedures to be processed on one app only from July 1

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HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang has asked relevant ministries and localities to use the Vietnam Electronic Identification (VNeID) as the only app in administrative procedure performance from July 1, 2024 to save time and costs.
Habeco, northern beer Industry icon, reports largest quarterly loss in four years

Habeco, northern beer Industry icon, reports largest quarterly loss in four years

Habeco's leaders attributed the negative profits to a decrease in financial revenue caused by lower deposit interest rates, resulting in a 16 per cent decline to nearly VNĐ38 billion.
PV Gas unions launch book donation program

PV Gas unions launch book donation program

(VEN) - On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21, 2014 - 2024), to honor the value of books and promote reading culture among students at primary schools, the Trade Union and Youth Union organizations of Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) launched a book donation program with the theme “Donating a book, giving a future.”
Vietnam Airlines reports profit in H1

Vietnam Airlines reports profit in H1

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) reported after-tax profit of VNĐ4.44 trillion (US$173.19 million) in Quarter 1 as it is strengthening its international flights and restructuring.
Phenikaa targets to train over 8,000 semiconductor chip design engineers by 2030

Phenikaa targets to train over 8,000 semiconductor chip design engineers by 2030

The Phenikaa Semiconductor Training Centre will conduct research and training activities in IC design, semiconductors, technology transfer, international cooperation, resource mobilisation, and collaboration and cooperation with domestic and foreign partners to promote research and training activities on semiconductor chip design.
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“The Road to Dien Bien Phu” full of emotion

“The Road to Dien Bien Phu” full of emotion

(VEN) - To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024), the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum held the “The Road to Dien Bien Phu” exhibition to introduce 70 outstanding artworks, such as paintings, graphics, sculptures, sketches, and posters by 34 authors produced between 1949 and 2009.
Vietnamese celebrated director to head jury at Shanghai International Film Festival

Vietnamese celebrated director to head jury at Shanghai International Film Festival

According to the organisers of the film festival, the works of the Vietnamese French director and scriptwriter, who won the Best Director Award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in 2023 for The Taste of Things, blend the expressions of Eastern and Western cultures, with sensitivity, delicacy, and a romantic style.
HCM City launches international photo contest

HCM City launches international photo contest

Vietnamese and foreign photographers, both amateurs and professionals, are encouraged to take part in the third HCM City International Photography Contest.
Optimising UNESCO titles for national development

Optimising UNESCO titles for national development

With 65 UNESCO titles spanning all the 63 cities and provinces, Việt Nam contributes to enriching, protecting, and promoting the cultural treasures of humanity. This helps international friends better understand the country, its people, traditions, and history.
Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 offers tourists fascinating experiences

Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 offers tourists fascinating experiences

(VEN) - Themed “A Millions Roses,” the Fansipan Rose Festival 2024 which takes place in Sa Pa, Lao Cai from April 27 to June 30, will feature unique, attractive and completely new activities.
Green transformation in tourism starts with correct understanding, awareness: expert

Green transformation in tourism starts with correct understanding, awareness: expert

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7 places that are worth a visit in Điện Biên

7 places that are worth a visit in Điện Biên

Here are seven recommended places for those who intend to visit the province.
HCM City achieves $127 million in tourism revenue over five-day holiday

HCM City achieves $127 million in tourism revenue over five-day holiday

HCM City’s tourism revenue is estimated at more than VNĐ3.23 trillion (US$127 million) during the five-day holiday celebrating Reunification Day from April 27-May 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.
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