Ninh Thuan's grapefruit receives code to export to US
Grapefruit grown in Phuoc Binh commune, Bac Ai district in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has received a farming area code, making it eligible for export to the US in the coming time
Southeast Asia’s digital economy may be set to hit $1 trillion, but roadblocks remain
Southeast Asia’s digital economy has plenty of growth potential, backed by strong fundamentals including over 460 million digital consumers, young and tech-savvy populations, as well as rising internet penetration
Export of Vietnamese fruits, vegetables sweeter by the day
The export of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables is expected to continue to soar, considering a growth of 39% since early this year and strong increases in China's purchases.
PM orders urgent measures to prevent goods congestion at northern border gates
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on the implementation of urgent measures to settle goods congestion and promote the export of farm produce through northern border gates.
Vietnam Register clarifies inspection extension rule
HCMC – Shortly after the Ministry of Transport issued a new circular extending the roadworthiness certificates of private-use cars of up to nine seats for six months, Vietnam Register has made a clarification, saying only vehicles whose inspection certificates expire before July 1, 2024 will enjoy
Police detain 200 involved in flight attendants’ drug case
HCMC – The police have detained 200 individuals involved in a case in which four Vietnamese flight attendants were found in mid-March carrying from Paris to HCMC 11.2 kg of illicit drugs hidden in 327 toothpaste tubes and 17 mouthwash bottles. Speaking at a Government press conference today, June
Inspection cycle for private-use vehicles extended by six months
HCMC – The Ministry of Transport has released a new circular regarding the automatic extension of inspection certificates for privately owned vehicles with up to nine seats. Under the new regulation, the roadworthiness stamp and certificate for automobiles will be automatically renewed for an
Dojiland holds topping-out ceremony for Haiphong’s tallest building
HCMC – Local real estate developer Dojiland recently held a topping-out ceremony for the 186-meter-tall Diamond Crown Haiphong tower, the tallest building in the northern city. The event was attended by local officials, representatives of project architecture consultants and construction firms,
Review trekking Phong Nha - Ke Bang (Quang Binh, VN) 3 days 2 nights
Trekking Phong Nha-Ke Bang is one of the great experiences any travel enthusiast wants to try. Trekking Phong Nha-Ke Bang can admire nature's surreal beauty and exercise your health and determination.
Over VND5,200 billion to be disbursed for North-South expressway project in June
HCMC – The North-South Expressway project will receive a disbursement of VND5,229 billion this month, reported a local media. From January to May, the Ministry of Transport disbursed an estimated VND28,600 billion for all projects under the ministry’s jurisdiction, meeting nearly 30% of the
Vietnam’s CPI rises 2.43% in May
HCMC – The General Statistics Office has released data showing that Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in May increased by 2.43% compared to the same period last year. In May, the CPI inched up by 0.01% from April and 0.4% compared to December 2022, mainly driven by higher prices of food,
Rice exports soar 49% in May
HCMC – Outbound rice shipments in May surged by a staggering 49% compared to the same period last year, at US$2 billion, the highest in 10 years. In the year to May, Vietnam had shipped 3.9 million tons of rice abroad worth over US$2 billion, up 40.8% in volume and 49% in value against the […]