Month: March 2023
Ministry plans to increase environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging
Expanding the tax base and increasing environmental protection tax on non- biodegradable packaging materials would be considered with an aim to limit the use of these materials. The proposal was … Read Full Article
South Korean celebrities to promote Vietnamese tourism
South Korean film star Cha Tae-huyn and many other celebrities are set to visit Vietnam in March for a program to promote Vietnamese tourism and culture. Read Full Article
Taking the train is the best method to experience Vietnam, according to a British writer
During a recent journey to Vietnam, British writer Andrew Eames revealed in early March on The Independent that “Taking the Thống Nhất (Reunification) train, also known as the North-South express, is … Read Full Article
Hanoi among 12 safest places for solo female travelers
VOV.VN – Travel inspiration platform Tripzilla has listed the capital among its list of the top 12 safest places for solo female travelers. Read Full Article
Hanoi Rocks / Oriental Beat a thing of glorious nostalgia
Oriental Beat – 40th Anniversary – Svart Records. A thing of glorious nostalgia rather than a classic, yet still worthy of checking out. Read Full Article
Ho Chi Minh City travel guide: Things to do in 72 hours
With every trip I take to the heartbeat of Vietnam, I have witnessed how HCMC has embraced modernisation. Here’s an ala-carte travel menu if you are planning a trip to the city. Read Full Article
Hanoi’s first golden hotel up for sale
The Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake is for sale with a starting price of 250 million USD. The auction is set for March. Read Full Article
Lao Airlines to resume flights to Danang this month
Lao Airlines has confirmed it will resume flights from Vientiane to Vietnam’s coastal city of Danang on March 30, according to a post on the airline’s Facebook page last week. Read Full Article
Hanoi diversifies OCOP product promotion activities
Hanoi, which is taking the lead in the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme, has worked to diversify trade promotion activities and facilitate product sale. Read Full Article
Vietnam welcomes 1.8 foreign visitors in first two months
Vietnam welcomed 1.8 foreign arrivals in January and February, a 36.6-fold increase year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office. Read Full Article
Nghe An attends the preparatory meeting of 9 provinces from 3 countries (Vietnam Thailand)
Nghe An province and Bolikhamxay province have agreed on the proposed location of the traffic point connecting Hanoi – Vientiane highway on the … animal husbandry and aquaculture; encouraging … Read Full Article
Export prices of Vietnamese rice up nearly 10%
The export prices of Vietnamese rice in the first two months of 2022 rose by 9.8% year-on-year to 528.5 USD/tonne, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Read Full Article