Over US$8 billion spent on fuel imports from Jan-Nov
HCMC – Vietnam spent around US$8.12 billion importing 7.89 million tons of fuel between January and November, up 23.9% in volume and 119.6% in value versus the year-ago period, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Among those, the country imported 4.27 million tons of diesel
Work on all 12 North-South expy subprojects to start on Jan 1
HCMC – All 12 subprojects under the 723.7-kilometer North-South expressway project’s second phase will get off the ground concurrently on January 1, 2023. The Ministry of Transport has signed a decision opening the Cam Lo-La Son expressway to traffic and holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the
Japan seeks to expand cooperation with Can Tho
HCMC – Japan aims to boost cooperation with Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta region in the agriculture sector, heard a meeting between Can Tho leaders and a delegation of Japanese representatives on December 23. Speaking at a meeting in Can Tho, Watanabe Michitaro, Mayor of Nasushiobara City in
Hanoi welcomes 18.7 million passengers in 2022
HCMC – There have been 18.7 million visitors to Hanoi in 2022, a 4.7-fold rise from 2021, with one million and a half being international visitors. The tourism revenue exceeded VND60,000 billion, representing a 5.3-fold increase year-on-year, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. In 2023,
Celebrating festive season at Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort
HCMC – Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort invites guests to celebrate the coming of yet another brilliant year, as the festivity is already around the corner. “We look forward to welcoming beloved guests back for a long-awaited holiday celebration after a two-year pause,” said Pieter De Weerd, general
Christmas is coming to town
These days in HCMC, a festive atmosphere can be seen on the streets. The weather has turned cool in the early morning and late afternoon, marking the arrival of Christmas. Young people can be seen wearing cute winter outfits, while families get together at shopping malls. They all try to shoot the
HOREA proposes interest subsidy incentive for homebuyers
HCMC – Prices of many commercial housing units have plunged 50% to around VND2 billion each. However, they remain unsalable due to buyers’ hesitation in taking out mortgages amid high lending rates. Therefore, the HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA) has written to the prime minister and the
A series of brand new cafes in Hanoi for young people to “live virtual” this Christmas
Emerging coffee places make people in Hanoi fascinated, take advantage of the weekend to check in right away to have sparkling pictures posted at the [...]
Bustling Christmas atmosphere in 5-star hotels and luxury resorts in Vietnam
With the year-end festival season approaching, visitors will have many options to stay in luxury hotels right in Vietnam. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi With a [...]
Summer days are only “background” for vermicelli and pho, but in winter, hot bagel twists become the most sought-after dish
Started to find out, and it turns out, only in the capital, there are many different ways to enjoy fried bagel twists. To vote for [...]
Stiebel Eltron taps into Vietnamese market
HCMC – Stiebel Eltron, one of the leading German providers of products and solutions for domestic hot water, water filters and renewables, launched its business in Vietnam on December 20. Following the establishment, Stiebel Eltron introduced its six flagship product lines—instantaneous water
PV Gas to shut down BR-VT branch
HCMC – PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation, whose shares are traded on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange under the code GAS, has passed a plan to stop the operation of its branch in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The PV Gas Branch in Thang Nhi Ward in Vung Tau City will shut down on January 1, 2023, […]