Culture

Hanoi pioneers cultural industry development

06:00 | 11/09/2022 Lifestyle

(VEN) - Hanoi has set a goal to develop the capital’s cultural industry in terms of scale, product quality, service and market, and make it a spearhead economic sector.

Water pouring season in the northwest

06:00 | 04/09/2022 Culture

(VEN) - In May and June, when the summer rains start in Vietnam’s northwest, farmers go to the rice fields to plant a new crop. The site of the rainwater pouring down into layers of terraced fields is so unique that it has a name, “the water pouring season”.

Where the rice is ripe

06:00 | 28/08/2022 Culture

(VEN) - From July to October every year, the Bac Son Valley in Lang Son Province is often crowded with tourists looking for ripe rice and exploring the beauty of rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Unique Bac Ha Fair Market

06:00 | 21/08/2022 Lifestyle

(VEN) - The Bac Ha Fair Market in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, about 70km from Lao Cai City, takes place on weekends and serves as a commodity exchange and sales point of 14 ethnic groups living in Bac Ha Township and surrounding districts and provinces. Traders bring to the fair many varieties of produce such as tea, fruit, honeybee, wine, brocades, silver jewelry, orchid, saplings, horses, oxen, and pigs, among other goods.

Introducing Indian culture to Vietnamese people

14:18 | 02/11/2022 Entertainment

The Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam (INCHAM) organized successfully Diwali Gala 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

“Khám phá mỹ vị Hoa Kỳ” promotion launched at MM Mega Market

09:05 | 21/09/2022 Lifestyle

“Khám phá mỹ vị Hoa Kỳ” promotion has been launched at top 12 stores of MM Mega Market (MM) from September 15-28.

Phu Lang Pottery Village

06:00 | 18/09/2022 Entertainment

(VEN) - Located about 60km northeast of the capital Hanoi, Phu Lang has become one of the most famous traditional pottery villages in Vietnam. The village in Phu Lang Commune of the northern province of Bac Ninh’s Que Vo District has a long recorded history. According to historical records, the village was founded by Luu Phong Tu, who was sent to China at the end of the Ly Dynasty to learn pottery making at the imperial court.

Sa Pa: Where earth meets heaven

06:00 | 20/08/2022 Culture

(VEN) - Famous for its majestic mountain scenery and fresh air, the town of Sa Pa is known as “the place where the sky and the earth meet” and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam. With the pandemic controlled, the number of visitors has risen sharply.

Thanh Hoa Province’s strong tourism recovery

06:00 | 07/08/2022 Culture

(VEN) - In the first half of this year, the northern province of Thanh Hoa welcomed an estimated 6.82 million visitors (up 131.6 percent from the same period in 2021) with total revenue of VND11.557 trillion, 161 percent more than the same time last year.

Seoul City promotes tourism in Vietnam

15:08 | 04/08/2022 Culture

Seoul City and Seoul Tourism Organization of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have just held a tourism connection event "Soulful Seoul Night in Ho Chi Minh City" on August 3. This is the first Seoul tourism promotion event held after COVID-19 to promote cooperation in the Vietnamese market.

Tightening linkages to create tourism impetus

06:00 | 02/08/2022 Culture

(VEN) - Representatives of travel companies in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and north-central provinces recently signed an agreement to promote cooperation in tourism development. The cooperation is aimed to boost linkages and bring into play the potential and advantages of each locality.

Hanoi seeks to preserve relic values

06:00 | 30/07/2022 Culture

(VEN) - The capital city of Hanoi is home to more relic sites than most other cities, but their management, repair, maintenance and promotion poses many challenges.

The vibes of development and innovation

15:00 | 28/07/2022 Culture

(VEN) - From July 27 to August 27, 2022, art lovers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to enjoy an exhibition by cubism artist Vu Tuan Viet, which promises to open an unique artistic experience, with the troubling question that the artist wants to convey through the theme of "Transference": Get into the shell to feel safe, or is the shell itself the most unsafe place?

Vietnamese films introduced in Venezuela

15:47 | 22/07/2022 Culture

A Vietnamese film week took place in the Tulio Febres Cordero culture centre in Mérida state, Venezuela from July 15-20.

Da Nang eyes becoming high-quality tourism, service centre by 2030

10:37 | 19/07/2022 Culture

Da Nang is striving to become a high-quality tourism and service centre and a destination for innovation in Vietnam and Southeast Asia by 2030, according to a recently-built project on orientation for tourism development in the central city by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Dong Son bronze drum featured at World of Sky Discs Exhibition in Germany

15:04 | 18/07/2022 Culture

Dong Son bronze drum, the earliest form of bronze drum found in Vietnam, has been introduced at the World of Sky Discs Exhibition held in Pfannerhall Braunsbedra in the German state of Sachsen Anhalt by two archaeologists Dr. Dominique Görlitz and Dr. Kai Helge Wirth.

Brocade, the pride of Thai people

06:00 | 17/07/2022 Photo

(VEN) - Brocade and brocade weaving have been an important part of the Thai ethnic minority’s tradition for generations. They use brocade to make pillowcases, blankets, cushions, home decorations, wedding gifts, and offerings to gods, among others.

Unique indigo flax and brocade

06:00 | 10/07/2022 Photo

(VEN) - The pandemic has considerably decreased the number of visitors to Lung Tam Village, a renowned linen weaving center in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang’s Quang Ba District. With the disease under control, the flax weaving craft has begun recovering in the village.

Foreign arrivals surge nearly 7-fold in first six months

10:27 | 30/06/2022 Culture

HANOI — The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam in the first two quarters of 2022 increased 6.8 times over the same period of 2021, reaching 602,000, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

Fusion Resort & Villas Danang officially launched

10:26 | 27/06/2022 Culture

Nam Phat Villas & Hotel Company Limited – a member of Lodgis Hospitality Holdings, is pleased to announce the Exclusive Premiere Official Launch of Fusion Resort & Villas Danang, a bespoke resort set along the Non Nuoc Beach.

Vietnamese travelers are in the top 3 most ready to travel again in APAC

15:58 | 22/06/2022 Culture

As Vietnam’s tourism industry ramps up on its recovery post-pandemic, it’s important to understand how confident our domestic travelers are to explore the world again, and whether they would welcome inbound travel.

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Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Visa exemption means int'l tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

16:32 | 22/03/2023 Tourism

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

16:14 | 22/03/2023 Companies

The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.

Bamboo Airways to launch Viet Nam’s longest domestic air route from April

14:53 | 22/03/2023 Vietnamese Brands

On April 29, Bamboo Airways will launch an air service between the capital city of Ha Noi and the southernmost province of Ca Mau, making it the longest domestic route served by a local carrier.

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

At a forum on the International Day of the Forest yesterday in Hà Nội, Phạm Hồng Lượng, chief of office of the General Department of Forestry, stressed the importance of raising awareness about the role of forests in human life to work together in forest protection and sustainable forest exploitation.

Xoan singing in Phu Tho Province

06:00 | 12/03/2023 Lifestyle

(VEN) - Xoan singing is an ancient art performed during the first two months of the lunar year and designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a valuable intangible cultural heritage of the northern Vietnamese province of Phu Tho. It is based on the Vietnamese practice of ancestor worship and dates back to the period of the 18 Hung kings who ruled northern Vietnam from 2879-258 BCE. However, some music researchers believe that Xoan singing emerged much later, during the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1789 AD), as the lyrics bear literary forms and styles of the period.

Fresh produce exports set to grow

06:00 | 10/03/2023 Major exports

(VEN) - The Vietnamese fruit and vegetable sector poised for promising year as exports rose 3.1 percent in January 2023.

Son La Dam’s powerful tourism potential

06:00 | 11/03/2023 Tourism

(VEN) - The area of the Son La hydropower reservoir, with its cultural features of the Thai, Tay and La Hu ethnic groups, is being awakened by tourism development to benefit local residents.

Ministry betters business environment

13:00 | 11/03/2023 Economy

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has implemented government resolutions on improving the business environment and enhancing national competitiveness.

Hanoi economy presents mixed picture

13:00 | 12/03/2023 Metropolis

(VEN) - Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and services increased 18 percent in January compared with the same period last year. The capital has also identified 22 targets for socioeconomic development in 2023.

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Festivals in Sapa

10:05 | 22/03/2023 Entertainment

(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.

50th anniversary of Vietnam-Belgium diplomatic relations

07:00 | 22/03/2023 Infographic

Vietnam and Belgium have experienced a 50-year partnership marked by sound friendship and fruitful cooperation.

Amazingly beautiful Ninh Thuan

09:13 | 20/03/2023 Video

(VEN) - The south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is renowned for its beautiful, pristine beaches and vast white salt fields. Visitors are recommended to travel to the province from April to June to enjoy their summer vacations, and from August to October when the grape-harvesting season falls and unique local festivals of the Cham people take place.

Tra fish exports hold promise after China reopens borders

07:00 | 20/03/2023 Infographic

Tra fish exports are expected to recover shortly with China gradually reopening its borders.

Lao Cai Province welcomes first Chinese tourists after three years

08:49 | 17/03/2023 Tourism

Eighty Chinese tourists entered Vietnam via the Lao Cai International Border Gate on March 15 afternoon, marking the return of Chinese travellers to the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy

Animal feed industry asks for import tax reduction on raw materials

09:55 | 20/03/2023 Policy

The Government has received a proposal from the Vietnam Feed Association to eliminate the import tax on soybean meal, currently set at 2%.

Over 250 petitions submitted to authorities on fragility of petroleum regulations

18:07 | 16/03/2023 Policy

The petitions concern the alteration of petroleum business restrictions in decrees No.83/2014/ND-CP and No.95/2021/NQ-CP, resulting in losses for retail establishments.

New legal documents in second half of February 2023

07:00 | 12/03/2023 Policy

VEN lists the latest legal documents issued by the Vietnamese Government, ministries and state agencies.

Companies allowed to make bond payments with other assets

07:00 | 09/03/2023 Policy

Companies shall be allowed to make bond payments with other assets, according to the Government's recently-released Decree 08/2023/ND-CP issued.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Offshore wind energy an essential base load power source: official

14:30 | 20/03/2023 Energy

Offshore wind energy has great potential to contribute to the energy security goals of Việt Nam, according to deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Nguyễn Đức Hiển.

Uncorking bottlenecks for support industry development

06:00 | 18/03/2023 Industry

(VEN) - Vietnam is mulling legislation to boost the low localization rate of its industrial production and means to modernize its support industries and increase their participation in the local and foreign value chain.

Da Nang greens textile-garment industry

13:00 | 17/03/2023 Energy

(VEN) - Textile and garment enterprises in the southcentral coastal city of Da Nang are seeking to green their production through the use of renewable energy, waste reduction and wastewater standardization.

Investment

US businesses exploring investment, business opportunities in Vietnam

10:01 | 21/03/2023 FDI

Representatives of more than 50 US companies will visit Vietnam from March 21-22 to discuss investment and business opportunities under an annual programme hosted by the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Da Nang hopes for further investment from RoK city

09:13 | 17/03/2023 FDI

Secretary of the Da Nang municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang said he hopes that the city of Daegu in the Republic of Korea (RoK) will cooperate with the Vietnamese central city and invest more in its hi-tech sector, along with education, training and tourism.

Initiative speeds up investment disbursement

06:00 | 14/03/2023 Domestic investment

(VEN) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, sectors and localities to ensure the quality and effectiveness of public investment projects and achieve a higher disbursement rate in 2023.

Hanoi builds synchronous policies to draw foreign investment

07:25 | 11/03/2023 FDI

A conference linking hundreds of Hanoi and Singaporean enterprises was held in the capital city of Hanoi on March 7. The event was co-hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Finance-Banking

Vietnam seeks response to corporate tax overhaul

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - All European Union states and many other countries will introduce a global minimum tax (GMT) of 15 percent on large corporations by the start of 2024, and Vietnam is being urged to devise appropriate policies and adapt to the new taxation.

Vietnam’s regulatory interest rates to be reduced by 0.5-1 percent

07:05 | 16/03/2023 Finance-Banking

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 14 issued two decisions to reduce regulatory interest rates by 0.5% to 1%, which will come into force on March 15.

Global Minimum Tax a head-scratcher for Vietnamese policymakers

06:00 | 13/03/2023 Finance-Banking

As many countries plan to adopt the Global Minimum Tax Rate (GMTR) in 2024, experts are concerned that the entry into force of the rate would discourage foreign companies from locating their operations in low-tax countries.

Program seeks to solve business capital needs

13:00 | 10/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - A series of commercial banks have moved to reduce lending interest rates in response to strong messages by the Government and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) about supporting the economy and business sector.

Environment

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

COP28 President-Designate to co-chair Copenhagen climate ministerial meeting

09:46 | 22/03/2023 Environment

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, will visit Copenhagen to co-chair the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial with His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, COP27 President and Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Practical effective activities urged to mark World Water Day

10:03 | 20/03/2023 Environment

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked other ministries, agencies, sectors, localities, and organisations to take practical and effective activities to mark the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023 (March 25).

BKEET steams ahead with waste treatment

13:00 | 15/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - After research spanning 20 years, solid waste incinerators produced by the Bach Khoa Hanoi Energy and Environment Joint Stock Company (BKEET) are operating across the country.

Science - Technology

Science, technology, innovation promoted to support national development

06:00 | 22/03/2023 Science - Technology

Various measures will be rolled out from now to 2025 to fine tune science and technology organisations and perfect the legal foundation for state management of science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam introduces automated sorting system

13:00 | 20/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - The successful design, manufacturing and operation of an automatic goods sorting system has contributed to optimizing the production process and cutting the costs of logistics enterprises. Vietnam Economic News’ Quynh Nga interviewed Dr. Phan Dang Phong, Director of the National Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering (NARIME) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), about this technology.

Domestic ICT firms well-positioned to reach out to the world

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnam's information and communication technology (ICT) companies are well-positioned to make strong breakthroughs and reach out to the world in the near future, on the back of widespread Internet access, abundant workforce and support from authorities at all levels.

Innovation platforms boosting sustainable development announced