Tourism

Vietnam welcomes first group of 400 Chinese tourists on charter train

09:41 | 26/11/2024 Tourism

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has recently welcomed 400 Chinese tourists entering Vietnam through the Lao Cai International Border Gate on the first charter train under a cooperation programme between the Lao Cai Department of Tourism and VNR.

Hòa Bình taps agricultural tourism for sustainable development

09:30 | 26/11/2024 Tourism

The development of agricultural tourism has become a significant focus for Việt Nam, particularly in provinces like Hòa Bình, helping foster green growth and sustainable development.

Ninh Bình looks to capture Japanese tourism market

16:56 | 25/11/2024 Tourism

The northern province of Ninh Bình showcased its stunning natural landscapes and people to the Japanese market through a recent tourism promotion conference called “the splendour of the ancient capital” in Tokyo.

Cần Thơ City to host HCM City, Mekong Delta tourism, trade event

16:52 | 25/11/2024 Tourism

The inaugural HCM City and Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Tourism – Trade Week will take place in Cần Thơ City from November 29 to December 2.

Community tourism transforms livelihoods in remote areas

09:55 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

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.

Vietnam’s stunning Golden Bridge, Ba Den Mount on British publication

09:49 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

Seventeen stunning photos of Vietnam captured by renowned photographer Daniel Kordan have been pubilicised on Daily Mail, a British newspaper, and tourism forums, captivating international readers.

India to promote Ninh Binh’s tourism potential

09:36 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has selected Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh as the venue for its annual conference, set to take place from January 17-20, 2025. Themed "Tourism for Tomorrow: Preserving the Planet", the event underscores locality’s growing role as a rising star in global tourism, particularly among the Indian travelers.

Hanoi promotes craft village tourism

15:30 | 25/11/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - Dubbed as the Land of Hundreds of Occupations, Hanoi is having great advantages to promote craft village tourism, bringing economic and social benefits.

Quang Nam to host UN international conference on rural tourism

09:46 | 24/11/2024 Tourism

The central coastal province of Quang Nam is scheduled to host the UN Tourism’s first Conference on Tourism for Rural Development on December 10, expected to bring together around 300 delegates, including government officials, international organisations, tourism stakeholders, and private sector representatives.

Agritourism needs opportunities to “take off”

12:05 | 23/11/2024 Tourism

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

10:38 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

(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

09:53 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

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.

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

09:45 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

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

14:54 | 21/11/2024 Tourism

(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

10:07 | 20/11/2024 Tourism

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

11:20 | 18/11/2024 Tourism

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.

Quảng Ninh to attract more foreign tourists by year-end

16:52 | 14/11/2024 Tourism

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

14:47 | 14/11/2024 Tourism

(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

17:04 | 13/11/2024 Tourism

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

16:36 | 13/11/2024 Tourism

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

17:06 | 12/11/2024 Tourism

Bình Thuận province is striving to reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism and quickly align with global trends.

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German businesses show resilience in Vietnamese market amid challenges

09:18 | 12/12/2024 Economy

With the global economy continuing to experience sluggish yet stable growth, characterised by ongoing challenges and uncertainties, German businesses remain optimistic regarding the Vietnamese market, according to the latest AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey.

Quang Trach – Pho Noi 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line: Miracle in infrastructure development

09:05 | 12/12/2024 Infographic

Quang Trach – Pho Noi 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line is a key project with a total investment of nearly 880 million USD. Spanning 9 provinces, the 519-km power transmission line plays an important role in enhancing the operational stability for the electricity supply system in the north in 2024 and following years, contributing to ensuring the national energy security.

HCM City needs over 40 million USD for seven railway lines by 2035

09:00 | 12/12/2024 Society

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

Party leader visits Heroic Mothers, revolution contributors in Dong Thap

08:51 | 12/12/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary To Lam visited and presented gifts to 80 policy beneficiaries, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, and war veterans in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on December 11, ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024), and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).

Vietnam’s coffee exports possibly top 5 billion USD for first time

08:48 | 12/12/2024 Trade

Coffee prices have increased by over 50% on average this year, enabling the export revenue to potentially surpass 5 billion USD for the first time.

Exhibition on royal culture of Huế opens

14:45 | 04/12/2024 Culture

A special exhibition featuring the history and development of Huế Citadel has opened at the Museum of Hồ Chí Minh City.

2024 Vietnam Business Day opens shop in Japan

14:49 | 04/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) on December 3 held the 2024 Vietnam Business Day with the theme “Shared Vision, Shared Success".

AirAsia announces five new routes to Việt Nam

14:54 | 04/12/2024 Economy

AirAsia plans to strengthen Việt Nam's position as a key hub in the Indochina region by launching new routes to the popular destination.

Apparatus restructuring difficult but indispensable: PM

15:02 | 04/12/2024 News and Events

Rearranging the organisational apparatus is a difficult task but it is essential, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on December 4 at a Government conference to carry out the review of the implementation of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, issued by the Party Central Committee in 2017, which seeks to streamline the political system for greater efficiency.

NA Chairman meets Vietnamese embassy staff in Japan

15:20 | 04/12/2024 News and Events

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese legislature met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on December 4 as part of their official visit to the Asian nation.

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Quang Trach – Pho Noi 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line: Miracle in infrastructure development

09:05 | 12/12/2024 Infographic

Foreign tourists to Vietnam up 41% in January-November

09:11 | 11/12/2024 Infographic

In the first 11 months of 2024, Vietnam welcomed more than 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% over the same period last year. Visitors by continent included: Asia (12.61 million), Europe (1.78 million), and America (0.91 million), among others.

16 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO

10:06 | 06/12/2024 Infographic

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World

08:49 | 04/12/2024 Infographic

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are paying an official visit to Japan from December 3-7. The visit is expected to promote the two countries' legislative ties in a practical and sustainable manner, thus concretising the comprehensive strategic partnership across spheres.

Streamlining political system's organisational apparatus

10:17 | 03/12/2024 Infographic

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Party committees, Party organisations, agencies, units, and sectors at all levels to demonstrate the highest political determination in streamlining the political system's organisational apparatus.

Policy

Australia shows interest in Việt Nam's vision of a 'rising era'

16:54 | 08/12/2024 Policy

Việt Nam and Australia shared a vision of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region and the relationship between Việt Nam and Australia have been growing fruitfully in all sectors.

Plan to streamline Government's organisational apparatus finalised

09:38 | 06/12/2024 Policy

According to Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà, the government's restructuring extends beyond ministerial consolidation, and the number of units under ministries and ministerial-level organisations will be cut by 15-20 per cent

Vietnam slashes government apparatus, with 9 minitries, agencies cut

10:25 | 04/12/2024 Policy

Hanoi – Nine ministries and agencies under the Government will be consolidated under a resolution on streamlining and optimising the political system, Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra told the Vietnam News Agency.

Specific plans announced to restructure Party apparatus

16:46 | 03/12/2024 Policy

The plan will reduce at least four Party organisations, 25 Party delegations and 16 Party groups merged into others and add two more Party Committees under central management.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam’s industrial production rises by 8.4% in 11 months

16:29 | 09/12/2024 Industry

Hanoi – Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in the January – November period rose 8.4% from the same period last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Việt Nam needs a competitive energy market: experts

16:59 | 08/12/2024 Energy

Economists, industry experts and policymakers at the event highlighted several critical challenges facing the country’s energy sector and the urgent need for strategic reforms.

Việt Nam resumes nuclear power project amid rising energy demands

17:07 | 07/12/2024 Energy

Vietnamese law-markers have approved the plan to resume the nuclear power project in the south – central province of Ninh Thuận after eight years of pause in an effort to ensure energy security while meeting Net Zero goal.

Việt Nam's supporting industry for electronics needs more support

16:58 | 07/12/2024 Support industries

In addition to the efforts of enterprises, Việt Nam's supporting industry for electronics production needs many helpful policies from the State to promote its development.

Investment

HCM City lays out plans for sound business climate with Japanese firms

16:50 | 11/12/2024 Investment

Ho Chi Minh City pledges to develop an equal and transparent business climate for foreign firms, including those from Japan, to aid in business development plans in the southern economic hub, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan said on December 9.

Hai Phong – a bright spot in attracting foreign investment

09:47 | 09/12/2024 Investment

With its advantageous geographical location, convenient transport connections, attractive investment environment, and consistent stance that the development of businesses is the development of the city, Hai Phong has witnessed a strong rise to become a bright spot in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnamese businesses explore Indonesian market

18:01 | 07/12/2024 Investment

A business networking session between a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical-Electrical Enterprises (HAMEE) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) was held on December 5 in Jakarta.

Vietnam attracts nearly 31.4 billion USD in foreign investment in 11 months

17:59 | 06/12/2024 Investment

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, including new and additional investments, and capital contributions via share purchases, reached 31.4 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2024.

Finance-Banking

Realty stocks see signs of recovery

15:07 | 10/12/2024 Finance-Banking

The Vietnamese real estate market is signalling the end of a prolonged downturn, with notable signs of recovery in profitability. However the pace of revival remains measured, due to sluggish sales and limited improvements in consumer incomes.

Finance ministry to use AI in stock market surveillance

09:18 | 08/12/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it is researching using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor transactions in the stock market.

Year-end profits put heavy pressure on banks

15:12 | 06/12/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - As of the third quarter of 2024, only 11 out of 27 commercial banks have completed 75 percent or more of their pre-tax profit plans. Therefore, the year-end profit target is a huge pressure weighing heavily on their shoulders.

Party chief receives leader of Japan Bank for International Cooperation

08:51 | 05/12/2024 Finance-Banking

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 4 for Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Maeda Tadashi.

Environment

Bac Ninh closely monitors environmental protection at local craft villages

08:59 | 11/12/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Environmental pollution in some craft villages in the northern province of Bac Ninh has long become a “hot” issue. One typical example is the case of Phong Khe paper production village in Bac Ninh City.

Steel, thermal power enterprises participate in training course on ETS and carbon market

15:01 | 10/12/2024 Environment

From December 9-10, in Hanoi, 60 enterprises in the North participated in a training course on the Emission Trading System (ETS) and carbon market using the CarbonSim simulation tool.

Seeking capital for green transformation remains tough

16:52 | 05/12/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Shifting to green economy has become the goal of many countries and businesses around the world, including Vietnam. However, capital for green transition is still a difficult problem for the Vietnamese business community.

Drainage infrastructure development behind pace of urbanisation

11:07 | 04/12/2024 Environment

Domestic wastewater and rainwater are discharged directly into sewers, canals and ditches and then into main rivers.

Science - Technology

Vietnamese biotech products competitive on world market: Prof., Dr. Nguyen Van Nam

15:23 | 10/12/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - According to Professor, Doctor of Science Nguyen Van Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Biochemical Technology JSC - BCC Group, Vietnamese biotech products are competitive on world market as Vietnam is aiming to export biotechnology to the US, EU, China...

NVIDIA to build AI research and data centres in VN

08:50 | 06/12/2024 Science - Technology

An agreement to develop two centres dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) studies was signed between the Vietnamese Government and the American technology company NVIDIA.

VinFuture Sci-Tech Week starts in Hà Nội

16:53 | 05/12/2024 Science - Technology

VinFuture Foundation organised the 'Science for Life' symposia on December 4, opening the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week and Award Ceremony series in Hà Nội.

Nineteen initiatives receive Vietnam Smart City Awards 2024

11:46 | 04/12/2024 Science - Technology

The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) presented the Smart City Awards 2024 to 10 localities and authors of nine smart technological solutions during the Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit 2024, held in Hanoi on December 3.

Society

HCM City needs over 40 million USD for seven railway lines by 2035

09:00 | 12/12/2024 Society

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

Requirements for foreign drivers, vehicles operating in Vietnam

11:34 | 11/12/2024 Society

The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.

Ninh Thuan agrees with, places high expectations on nuclear power project: Official

16:22 | 09/12/2024 Society

Ninh Thuan - The Party organisation, administration, and people of Ninh Thuan province have high consensus and expectations on the nuclear power project which will be restarted in the south-central province after the 15th National Assembly (NA) approved the policy at its recent 8th session, according to Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Quoc Nam.

Clean energy vehicles to have their own rego stamps from 2025

15:58 | 09/12/2024 Society

(VEN) - According to Circular 53/2024 of the Ministry of Transport, motor vehicles running on clean, green, and environmentally-friendly energy will have a distinct color for their rego stamps.

Vietnamese Brands

2024 Vietnam Business Day opens shop in Japan

14:49 | 04/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) on December 3 held the 2024 Vietnam Business Day with the theme “Shared Vision, Shared Success".

Việt Nam's OCOP products debut at AF-L'ARTIGIANO IN FIERA 2024 in Milan

14:55 | 02/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Under the theme 'Việt Nam’s OCOP Products: Gathering Values, Spreading Culture', Việt Nam’s pavilion spans 200 square metres.

Top 10 reputable logistics companies in 2024 announced

07:33 | 01/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Report JSC on November 29 announced the list of top 10 reputable logistics companies for 2024.

150 products honoured as “Vietnamese Goods Loved by Consumers 2024”

11:34 | 29/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

A ceremony honouring the 150 most popular products voted by consumers took place in Hanoi on November 28.

Culture

Kinh Bac Art 3 contemporary painting exhibition opens

13:14 | 08/12/2024 Culture

(VEN) - On the afternoon of December 7, the Kinh Bac Art 3 contemporary painting exhibition was opened at the Appraisal and Exhibition Center of Art and Photography, 29 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Exhibition on royal culture of Huế opens

14:45 | 04/12/2024 Culture

A special exhibition featuring the history and development of Huế Citadel has opened at the Museum of Hồ Chí Minh City.

Vietnamese artisans bring unique handicrafts to Milan

11:35 | 03/12/2024 Culture

Vietnamese firms are making their mark at the 28th Artigiano International Handicrafts Fair in Milan, the capital of Lombardy - Italy's largest economic and cultural hub, from November 30 - December 8.

Hanoi Digital Pho gives experience of unique culinary essence

09:19 | 03/12/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Hanoi has just introduced to consumers and tourists its cultural heritage - Hanoi Pho - in a unique way, which is digital Hanoi Pho.

Tourism

International visitors praise Phu Quoc as “beyond expectations”

14:05 | 09/12/2024 Tourism

According to top travel agencies, airlines, and leading online travel platforms, Phu Quoc offers world-class tourism products, leaving international visitors amazed every time they return.

Leading global tourism enterprises hail Phu Quoc as "Hawaii of the East"

09:20 | 09/12/2024 Tourism

Over 70 representatives from leading global airlines, travel agencies, and online travel platforms gathered in Phu Quoc for the famtrip program “Journey to Your True Paradise.” This significant event highlighted Phu Quoc’s potential, with participants unanimously recognizing the island as a “Hawaii of the East.”

Vietnam among top five favorite destinations for US tourists

21:08 | 08/12/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - In the first 11 months of 2024, the US is in the list of Vietnam's leading source of tourists with more than 706,000 visitors.

15.8 million int'l tourists came to Việt Nam in first 11 months, nearing 2024 target

07:00 | 07/12/2024 Tourism

Experts noted that the sharp increase in November is expected, as Việt Nam is in the peak international tourism season from October to March. The previous record for monthly international arrivals was set in November 2019, with over 1.8 million visitors.