Fireworks light up the sky in HCMC as Vietnam rings in the Year of the Cat
HCMC – Fireworks displays started in HCMC at 0:00 a.m. on January 22, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as HCMC and other parts of the country rang in the Year of the Cat. The fireworks shows at six locations in the city attracted thousands of people and created an exciting and […]
Hue closes first four seasons of festivity
HCMC – The 2023 New Year countdown event on the night of December 31, 2022, in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, was also the closing event of Hue Festival 2022 that, for the first time, lasted all year round. After this event, the central province officially kicked off Hue Festival 2023, themed
New Year – Hopes from reforms
Amid uncertainties and unpredictability in the world, Vietnam has strived to improve its institutional regime to maintain stability and development. Being an enthusiatic supporter of such reforms, I pin high hopes on two policy breakthroughs: The National Master Zoning Plan and amendments to the
Quang Nam creates signature dishes from jackfruit
In Tam Ky City of Quang Nam Province, besides eating ripe jackfruits, the locals have also created many exotic dishes from the fruit, such as jackfruit salad, boiled jackfruit served with fish sauce, etc. However, a specialty of the province is the Tam Ky steamed jackfruit, with its intense aroma
Local flower market busy ahead of Tet
BINH PHUOC — With the Tet holiday approaching, the Binh Long flower market in Binh Phuoc Province is busier than ever, with a large number of merchants and shoppers. The flower market at Binh Long Park in Binh Long District only lasts from January 14 to 21 (the 23rd to the 30th of the final […]
HCMC looks to complete multiple key infrastructure projects this year
HCMC – HCMC looks set to either break ground on or complete multiple major traffic infrastructure projects this year, according to the municipal Department of Transport. The city’s first metro line, which connects Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, will be put
Trade minister calls for effort to prevent fuel shortage at Tet
HCMC – Given the recent fuel shortage in An Giang Province, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, has requested efforts to control the fuel market and handle violations. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has required the market surveillance force to be on duty with 100% of the
Enjoy fantastic Tet holiday in An Lam Retreats
HCMC – An Lam Retreats has renewed itself with special activities showing the essence of the Vietnamese Tet holiday to attract the attention of both domestic and international tourists. With a desire to preserve Vietnamese culture, An Lam Retreats plans to organize a workshop guiding guests on how
Which sectors are bound for breakthroughs?
Analysts and investors still expect certain industry groups will outperform the general market in 2023, based on their own stories and the varying degrees of impact from the economic context and the outlook for this year. However, it has been forecast by quite a few organizations that difficulties
Preparing for the worst
The Government has set a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.5% for 2023 although most developed economies are on the verge of recession, especially the U.S. and the European Union. Businesses and households should prepare for the worst-case scenario. Revenue dives Vietnam has a high
Hanoi Museum – A new ‘virtual living’ spot that attracts young people
With unique architecture and large space, Hanoi Museum has recently been a photo spot for many people in the capital, especially young people. Hanoi Museum [...]
Coffee addresses open during Tet in Ho Chi Minh City: From a series of large chains to lovely decorated shops
For young people in Ho Chi Minh City during the Tet holidays, one of the extremely important and necessary information is the list of cafes [...]