Mobile ID app can be used for boarding domestic flights
HCMC – Passengers can use the mobile ID app VNeID for boarding domestic flights, instead of plastic ID cards or travel documents as from May 2. On May 2, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, or CAAV, told airports and carriers to use passenger data stored in VNeID app to verify their personal
Vietnam’s foreign trade plunges in April
HCMC – Vietnam’s foreign trade continued trending down in April, with export revenue and import spending plunging 17.1% and 20.5% over the same period last year, respectively, showed official data. Figures from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that export revenue in April totaled
Vietnam’s aviation industry starts recovering from pandemic losses
HCMC – Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have reported profits while Bamboo Airways is also on track to reach its breakeven point, partly backed by sharp increases in domestic and international flights during the Tet holiday early this year. Vietnam Airlines has finally eased off 12 consecutive
Tien Giang greenlights two urban projects worth VND2.9 trillion
HCMC – The government of Tien Giang Province has approved two large urban projects with a total investment cost of nearly VND2.9 trillion. The two projects are the Nguyen Trong Hop urban area and a residential project along the Eastern Beltway in Long Hung Commune, Go Cong Town. The Nguyen Trong
April sees foreign investment in Vietnam’s securities down
HCMC – Foreign investment in Vietnam’s securities in April plunged by nearly half versus its peak in 2022 and hit a 12-month low. Foreign investors bought over VND17.8 trillion worth of stocks, fund certificates and warrants listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE), while they sold securities
HCMC’s CPI drops in April
HCMC – The consumer price index (CPI) of HCMC in April dropped a slight 0.11% month-on-month, but it was still 4.23% higher than the same period last year after a three-month rising streak in January-March, according to the city’s Statistics Office. Among the 11 groups of consumer goods and
Ninh Thuan, Vietnam: Walking in the sunshine of Phan Rang
Ninh Thuan is between Nha Trang and Phan Thiet, two places with overly developed tourism industries. However, in terms of the beauty of the ocean, Ninh Thuan should be one of the most beautiful beach provinces in Vietnam. Moreover, hot soil, like a "frying pan," is also illuminated by
Why does Quang Binh water fern cake make visitors nostalgic?
Quang Binh water fern cake impresses diners by the aroma of rice, the sweetness of shrimp, and the mouth-watering dipping sauce that will create a delicious combination of flavors.
80 years old Chinese Shacha sauce noodle soup in Saigon
The satay noodle dish at Ms. Doanh's restaurant is cooked using an heirloom recipe, with a combination of more than 30 ingredients.
5 Reasons Gemstones Will Always Be in Style
From the sparkling diamonds to the radiant emeralds, the allure of gemstones has stood the test of time. Throughout history, they have been used as symbols of wealth, power, and beauty. These stones have been worn by royalty, celebrities, and everyday people as a sign of their status and personal
SBV orders banks to review corporate bond trade
HCMC – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the nation’s central bank, has told banks to make sure that their clients can fully understand the difference between bank deposits and investments in corporate bonds and fund certificates. The central bank has written to commercial banks telling them to
Seven more real estate projects in HCMC get help
HCMC – The HCMC authorities have allowed seven more property projects to sell 50% of their off-plan homes and receive home ownership certificates, raising the number of city-aided projects to 13 to date. The HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) said that of the seven projects, six belong to Hung