Flea market in mountainous township
Once traveling to the northernmost mountainous region of Vietnam, tourists should visit traditional flea markets here. Bac Ha flea market in Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and is one of the region’s largest and most impressive flea markets. People trade in agricultural
Making digital nomad a lifestyle
For Sylvie Nguyen, being a digital nomad is a lifestyle. Traveling to new environments and new countries inspires her and helps her strike a good balance between her work and personal life. In an interview with The Saigon Times, Nguyen talks about her life as a digital nomad, its benefits and
God’s Eye Mountain in Cao Bang
Eye of God Mountain (also known as Thung Mountain) attracts tourists thanks to its unique appearance—a hole in the center of the mountain, which looks like a giant eye. Located in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, the Eye of God Mountain is a prominent destination at the Non Nuoc Cao Bang
Conference highlights need to relax visa policy to attract int’l guests
HCMC – A tourism conference on the visa policy was held by Thanh Nien newspaper on March 10. Addressing the conference, Nguyen Ngoc Toan, editor-in-chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, said many countries have favorable visa policies for international guests. According to VisaGuide.World in late 2022,
Transport Ministry proposes extending auto test certificates by 15 days
HCMC – Vehicle registration and testing certificates should be extended by 15 days to give auto owners more time due to huge backlogs at auto testing centers, the Ministry of Transport proposed in a letter sent to the Government on March 10. During this 15-day period, vehicles should be banned
Boma Resort Nha Trang welcomes first guests
HCMC – Boma Resort Nha Trang has opened its doors to welcome first guests, offering travelers a comfortable hideaway in the central city of Nha Trang. The boutique lifestyle bayfront resort, located 10 minutes from the city, has 98 rooms featuring spacious balconies with panoramic views of Nha
Ninh Thuan targets 2.7 million tourist arrivals this year
HCMC – The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has set a target to welcome 2.7 million tourists, including 20,000 from abroad, this year. Nguyen Long Bien, vice chairman of the provincial government, issued a decision on the plan on March 9 to implement tourism promotion programs and fulfill this
Local drug makers struggle to expand market share
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group held a CEO forum connecting experts, authorities and leaders of pharmaceutical firms yesterday, March 9, to discuss the shortcomings of domestic pharmaceutical firms and improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The forum, “Enhancing the competitiveness of
Work starts on largest fruit processing plant in Daklak
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Daklak has broken ground on a 10-hectare fruit processing facility, the largest of its kind in the province. Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Group JSC is the investor of the VND480-billion project, which is located in Ea Drong Commune in Cu M’gar District,
Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan, S.Korea drop
HCMC – Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports to Japan and South Korea in January fell strongly against the same period last year. General Department of Vietnam data showed exports of dragon fruits to over 40 countries and territories brought total revenue of over US$47 million in the first month of the
STK gets loan worth US$52.5 million
HCMC – Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation (STK) has announced its affiliated company, Unitex Corporation, has secured a syndicated loan of US$52.5 million, equivalent to VND1,233 billion. The lenders comprised CTBC Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, Entie Commercial Bank
Quang Ninh gears up to welcome back Chinese tourists
HCMC – Authorities, travel companies and tourism service providers in Quang Ninh Province are preparing to welcome back group tours from China, as the northern neighbor has allowed the organization of group tours to Vietnam from March 15. China’s move to reopen outbound group tours is seen as a