How trekking the mountains lifted me up and above ... the clouds: conquering Lùng Cúng

How trekking the mountains lifted me up and above ... the clouds: conquering Lùng Cúng

Not only is trekking to the top of a mountain an active physical workout and you get a clean intake of oxygen, it is about the joy of overcoming yourself.
Blooming buckwheat flowers on Ha Giang roads

Blooming buckwheat flowers on Ha Giang roads

(VEN) - When buckwheat flowers on the hills and in the valleys of the Dong Van karst plateau bloom, it is also the peak tourist season in the Northernmost province of Ha Giang.
Folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island attracts tourists

Folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island attracts tourists

The death anniversary of Lady Phi Yến, the 239th, the biggest folk cultural festival on Côn Đảo Island, attracted many Vietnamese and foreign audiences.
Tra Que named among world’s best tourism villages in 2024

Tra Que named among world’s best tourism villages in 2024

Tra Que vegetable village in the central province of Quang Nam has become Vietnam's sole representative to earn a spot on the United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) 2024 list of the world’s 55 best tourism villages.
Agritourism needs opportunities to “take off”

Agritourism needs opportunities to “take off”

Vietnam, with its developed agriculture, holds huge potential to development rural and agricultural tourism. However, this type of tourism has yet to receive appropriate attention, and is still waiting for suitable policies and right opportunities to “take off”, insiders have said.
Golden time for community-based tourism development

Golden time for community-based tourism development

(VEN) - Community-based tourism is a model in which local communities provide tourists with products and services and share the benefits generated by tourism.
Christmas Festival to entertain visitors to Đà Nẵng

Christmas Festival to entertain visitors to Đà Nẵng

A public space in celebration of Christmas Day and New Year – Danang X’mas-New Year – will be opened at the pedestrian area and stages on the Hàn River banks near the Rồng (Dragon) Bridge from December 19 to January 2, offering entertainment and festive activities for all residents and visitors.
Quảng Ninh to attract more foreign tourists by year-end

Quảng Ninh to attract more foreign tourists by year-end

The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh, home to Hạ Long bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is actively working to reach its target of 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.5 million international arrivals.
Vietnam promotes int’l cooperation in MICE tourism development

Vietnam promotes int’l cooperation in MICE tourism development

(VEN) - MICE is a type of tourism that combines meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions organized by businesses for their staff, employees, and partners. Compared to other countries in the region, Vietnam is considered to have great potential for MICE tourism development.
2025 Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival to spotlight cultural heritage space

2025 Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival to spotlight cultural heritage space

The 11th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival will take place from June 7 - 9 next year, offering a great chance for the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa to promote and honour the beauty and immense value of its sea.
Việt Nam to welcome more international cruise ship tourists

Việt Nam to welcome more international cruise ship tourists

Việt Nam has recognised the potential of cruise tourism and is planning to attract more international visitors through this mode of travel.
Bình Thuận tourism aims for green, sustainable development

Bình Thuận tourism aims for green, sustainable development

Bình Thuận province is striving to reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism and quickly align with global trends.
Tuyen Quang Province promotes tourism in ethnic minority, mountainous areas

Tuyen Quang Province promotes tourism in ethnic minority, mountainous areas

(VEN) - Tuyen Quang Province boasts beautiful natural landscapes, a fresh climate, and high potential for tourism development.
Vietnam remains RoK tourists’ favorite foreign destination

Vietnam remains RoK tourists’ favorite foreign destination

(VEN) - According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) continued to lead the international tourist markets to Vietnam in October and 10 months of 2024.
Cao Bang eyes new opportunities for cross-border tourism development

Cao Bang eyes new opportunities for cross-border tourism development

The Ban Gioc (Vietnam) - Detian (China) Waterfall site, which officially opened to tourists from October 15, offers opportunities to the northern border province of Cao Bang to develop cross-border and green tourism models between Vietnam and China.
Govt plans survey for tourism resources

Govt plans survey for tourism resources

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the People's Committee of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province, has launched a survey on tourism resources across the country.
Time Out lists Vietnam among Top 5 Memorable Christmas Escapes in Asia

Time Out lists Vietnam among Top 5 Memorable Christmas Escapes in Asia

British magazine Time Out has unveiled a list of the Top 5 Memorable Christmas Escapes in Asia, with Vietnam and its stunning natural beauty and a distinctive heritage being placed in second position.
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Foreign travellers' interest in northern regions still strong after typhoon

Digital travel platform Agoda has recently revealed that traveler interest in key northern regions of Việt Nam has remained encouraging following the damage wrought by Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on September 7.
Ninh Bình Festival to boost historical heritages of VN’s former capitals

Ninh Bình Festival to boost historical heritages of VN’s former capitals

From November 24 to 30 in Ninh Bình City and Hoa Lư District – the former capital of Việt nation from 968 to 1009 - the festival aims to portray glorious historical milestones and 'decode' the cultural values of the ancient capital.
Halal tourism: tackling religious and cultural differences

Halal tourism: tackling religious and cultural differences

Developing a domestic Halal industry catered to Muslims has been actively promoted by the Vietnamese Government in recent years. Apart from getting Vietnamese food products to meet halal standards to enter Islamic countries, halal tourism is also a new market that experts say Việt Nam should be exploring.
Việt Nam becomes Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market

Việt Nam becomes Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market

Cooperation between the Australian and Vietnamese governments have delivered benefits for both countries, with Vietnam becoming Australia’s fastest-growing inbound market and more Australians travelling to Vietnam than prior to the pandemic.
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PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 ordered the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.
GEIMS Việt Nam 2024 kicks off

GEIMS Việt Nam 2024 kicks off

Held for the first time in Việt Nam, GEIMS Việt Nam is expected to shape the electronics manufacturing industry and open up business collaboration opportunities and electronic component supply deals.
Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

A culture, tourism and trade week at Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc craft village will promote traditional silk weaving November 30-December 6.
Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

Unique culture and beautiful nature of Guangxi Province introduced in Việt Nam in an effort to promote tourism between two countries.
HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

HCM City will step up efforts to strengthen travel linkages with the expanded northwestern region to develop more unique tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.
ancient house comes to life

Ancient house comes to life

The Ancient House at 87 Mã Mây has come to life with a new live show about a herbalist, one of the owners of the house in the past. Visitors can learn about the tradition of making herbs, and watch the lifestyle of family that once lived there with music and dances from the 1930s.
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Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

The state visit to Vietnam from November 28-29 by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni contributes to deepening the relations between the two countries in line with the motto of "Good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability."
vietnam bulgaria strengthen traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation

Vietnam, Bulgaria strengthen traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from November 24 to 28. This is the first visit to Vietnam by a Bulgarian president in 11 years, and also the first trip to the Southeast Asian country by President Radev.
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Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Will this help ease congestion? Watch our video and tell us your comments.
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Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.
NA passes revised law on human trafficking prevention, control

NA passes revised law on human trafficking prevention, control

Hanoi – The National Assembly (NA) on November 28 passed the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control with approval from 454 out of 455 deputies participating in the voting.
Legislature passes amendments to health insurance law

Legislature passes amendments to health insurance law

The Government will continue to provide support for students in participating in health insurance, with increasing levels put into consideration.
Lawmakers discuss bill on corporate income tax

Lawmakers discuss bill on corporate income tax

HÀ NỘI – Legislators will review a verification report and discuss a draft resolution of the National Assembly (NA) on reducing value-added tax (VAT); the draft amended Law on Corporate Income Tax; and the draft law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, at the ongoing 8th session on Thursday in Hà Nội.
NA approves investment policy for national target programme on cultural development

NA approves investment policy for national target programme on cultural development

The National Assembly (NA) on November 27 morning passed a resolution approving investment policy for the national target programme on cultural development in the 2025-2035 period with 430 out of 454 deputies voting in favor.
Cinnamon industry seeks to take advantage of trade deal to expand exports to the UK

Cinnamon industry seeks to take advantage of trade deal to expand exports to the UK

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.
HCM City: Strong leap into semiconductor industry

HCM City: Strong leap into semiconductor industry

(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City aims to become a smart city by 2030, identifying the semiconductor industry as the core in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Nam Định to build two new industrial clusters

Nam Định to build two new industrial clusters

Nam Định is expected to have 54 industrial clusters covering a total area of about 5,969 hectares by 2030.
Vietnam seeks Danish assistance in green energy development

Vietnam seeks Danish assistance in green energy development

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized Vietnam’s desire for Danish firms to increase investments in green energy development during his meetings with leaders of Denmark’s leading corporations and the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) as part of his working tip to Denmark on November 25.
Bulgarian President invites VinFast to invest in electric vehicle production

Bulgarian President invites VinFast to invest in electric vehicle production

The Bulgarian President praised the quality and potential of VinFast's electric vehicles in the European market and urged the company to explore collaboration and investment opportunities in Bulgaria.
Japanese retailer Aeon to break ground on 4th shopping mall in Northern Vietnam

Japanese retailer Aeon to break ground on 4th shopping mall in Northern Vietnam

Japan’s Aeon Mall Vietnam will start construction of a VND5.14 trillion ($202.2 million) shopping center project in the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO natural heritage site Ha Long Bay, on December 2, according to provincial authorities.
Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.
PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 ordered the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.
Bac Ninh Province meets business needs for year-end loans

Bac Ninh Province meets business needs for year-end loans

(VEN) - To ensure the sufficiency of loans for manufacturing businesses toward year’s end, many credit institutions in Bac Ninh Province have launched new credit packages with preferential interest rates.
Promoting credit for key agricultural sectors in Mekong Delta

Promoting credit for key agricultural sectors in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta contributes 95% of Vietnam’s rice exports and accounts for 60% of the country’s total seafood export value. Recently, fruit exports have shown strong growth, with various fruits entering new markets. However, numerous credit-related obstacles are creating challenges regarding agricultural production loans in the region.
HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.
Strengthening cooperation on environment and climate adaptation

Strengthening cooperation on environment and climate adaptation

Can Tho – A working session between leaders of Can Tho and a delegation led by Daniel Stork, Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, was held in the Mekong delta city on November 27 to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral collaboration in agriculture, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation.
Deforestation, forest land encroachment increase in Đắk Lắk Province

Deforestation, forest land encroachment increase in Đắk Lắk Province

Despite various measures implemented by local authorities and forest managers to curb the situation, the issue has not yet 'cooled down'.
Businesses support Vietnam’s net zero target

Businesses support Vietnam’s net zero target

(VEN) - Vietnam has set a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to combat global climate change. To support the Government in achieving this target, many businesses have introduced various greenhouse gas reduction solutions.
Prolonged rainfall and landslides disrupt life in central region

Prolonged rainfall and landslides disrupt life in central region

Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.
VN to embrace a new internet era: VIA

VN to embrace a new internet era: VIA

There are vast opportunities for Vietnamese internet businesses, participants were told at Việt Nam's Internet Day 2024 in Hà Nội.
Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

The fourth International Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences is taking place in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from November 26-29, bringing together nearly 130 prominent experts from around the world.
TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 crowns winners for innovation in healthcare and sustainability

TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 crowns winners for innovation in healthcare and sustainability

The TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition announced its winners on Tuesday, with the top teams recognised for their innovative solutions in healthcare and sustainable green development.
MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology

MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology

In preparation for cooperation in training human resources in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education Conference.
Vietnamese, Chinese border localities boost education cooperation

Vietnamese, Chinese border localities boost education cooperation

In 2024, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region awarded many scholarships to students of the Vietnamese localities, including 18 undergraduate and two master’s ones for Hà Giang.
HCM City’s first metro line set to commence operations next month

HCM City’s first metro line set to commence operations next month

HCM City’s first metro line is set to begin operations next month after multiple delays, with ticket prices starting at VNĐ6,000 (US$0.24) per ride.
Promoting green consumption

Promoting green consumption

In Vietnam, green consumption is a key component of the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
VND320-billion stopover to be built on North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section

VND320-billion stopover to be built on North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section

(VEN) - A 10ha-plus stopover will be built on the North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section in Xuan Lam Commune of Phu Yen Province’s Song Cau Town with a total investment capital of almost VND320 billion, including more than VND5.4 billion for project site clearance.
Phú Xuyên a land of hundreds of timeless crafts

Phú Xuyên a land of hundreds of timeless crafts

Phú Xuyên District, located 30 kilometres south of Hà Nội, is renowned as the 'land of hundreds of crafts', with all 154 villages engaged in various trades.
Dong Thap diversifies lotus products

Dong Thap diversifies lotus products

Lotus growers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have won big as their efforts to diversify lotus products pay off.
Top 10 reputable pharmaceutical, medical supply companies in 2024 announced

Top 10 reputable pharmaceutical, medical supply companies in 2024 announced

The Vietnam Report JSC announced the list of top 10 reputable companies in the pharmacy, medical supply and health care for 2024.
The essence of Chuon Ngo Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Village

The essence of Chuon Ngo Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Village

Despite the passage of time, local artisans have meticulously preserved and elevated this traditional craft. Their exquisite creations have gone beyond national borders, reaching the continents and the world.
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Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

A culture, tourism and trade week at Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc craft village will promote traditional silk weaving November 30-December 6.
Ancient house comes to life

Ancient house comes to life

The Ancient House at 87 Mã Mây has come to life with a new live show about a herbalist, one of the owners of the house in the past. Visitors can learn about the tradition of making herbs, and watch the lifestyle of family that once lived there with music and dances from the 1930s.
Vietnamese students promote cultural heritage in Australia

Vietnamese students promote cultural heritage in Australia

Held at the University of Queensland's Saint Lucia campus, the interactive event took participants on a four-hour journey to explore Việt Nam's traditional handicrafts.
Young boy takes top prize at writing contest

Young boy takes top prize at writing contest

Hà Nội-based Lã Duy Long was awarded special prize at a story writing contest Đóa Hoa Đồng Thoại (Bouquet of Children's Stories Contest) with his short story about donating hair to a cancer patient.
Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

Unique culture and beautiful nature of Guangxi Province introduced in Việt Nam in an effort to promote tourism between two countries.
HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

HCM City will step up efforts to strengthen travel linkages with the expanded northwestern region to develop more unique tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.
Việt Nam earns sixth consecutive

Việt Nam earns sixth consecutive 'World's Leading Heritage Destination' title at WTA

This year, Việt Nam outshone notable contenders such as Armenia, Brazil, Egypt, Greece, Japan and Saudi Arabia to secure the prestigious prize.
Community tourism transforms livelihoods in remote areas

Community tourism transforms livelihoods in remote areas

Across Vietnam, a transformative movement is quietly reshaping the landscape of local livelihoods, particularly in remote and mountainous areas as community-based tourism turns the rich traditional cultures and daily lives of ethnic groups into interesting attractions for foreign travelers.
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