Month: May 2023
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 25
State President Vo Van Thuong offered greetings to Buddhist dignitaries and followers on the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, while visiting Hue Nghiem and Minh Dao pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City on May … Read Full Article
Tourism Advisory Board raises visa proposals
Vietnam should take more actions, including the facilitation of immigration procedures, in an effort to make itself a top destination for international tourists, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has … Read Full Article
Hanoi Rocks’ first five albums repackaged: No bells, no whistles, but what a beautiful noise
In February 1981, after adopting the respective stage names Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy, the band released their debut album, Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks (7/10). It hit the shops … Read Full Article
Hanoi moves to optimise golf tourism potential
Hanoi is believed to hold rich potential for golf tourism, and it is taking various measures to tackle challenges and turn this type of tourism into its signature travel products. Hanoi is said to … Read Full Article
Vietnam creates attractive business climate for Indian businesses
VOV.VN – Vietnam offers an attractive business climate for Indian firms thanks to its political stability, economic growth, and investment incentives, according to insiders. Read Full Article
Large room for Vietnam, New Zealand to boost trade, investment ties
There is great potential for Vietnam and New Zealand to further strengthen cooperation in terms of trade, industry and investment, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang at the 8th … Read Full Article
Slow boarding: Long-haul travel takes its time to rebound
Long-haul is predicted to recover next year, driven by currency strengths, revenge spending, and eased travel restrictions. Read Full Article
Is affordable luxury in Southeast Asia a myth? We went to find out.
Can you still get five-star treatment at two-star prices in Southeast Asia? I went to Thailand and Vietnam to fact-check the old myth. Read Full Article
Two major fine art contests launched
Hanoi (VNA) – The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 25 called for submissions for two major art contests on sculpture and … Read Full Article
Hanoi strives to raise annual income for farmers to 70 million VND in 2023
The capital city of Hanoi is taking steps to raise personal yearly income of farmers to 70 million VND (nearly 3,000 USD) in 2023 and to 80 million VND in 2025. Read Full Article
Vietnamese Family Festival 2023 to open in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Family Festival 2023 will take place at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi from June 23-25, announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 25. Read Full Article
Vietnam Airlines to resume route connecting Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will restore its Hanoi-Luang Prabang- Siem Reap route starting July 1 , with a frequency of three flights per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Read Full Article