Antique market in the heart of Saigon
Officially operating since 2013, the second-hand and antique market is considered a place to trade nostalgia and rediscover old Saigon memories. The market is located [...]
VND35-trillion bidding package in Long Thanh airport project cancelled
HCMC – The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has decided to cancel a VND35.2-trillion bidding package under the Long Thanh International Airport project, citing ineligible bidding documents. Contract package 5.10 involves design, construction and equipment installation in the passenger
Can Tho City, Indonesia to enhance investment, trade
CANTHO – The Indonesian Consulate General to HCMC and the Can Tho Promotion Agency (CPA) co-held a seminar on business opportunities and trade connection with Indonesian partners on December 17 as part of the Indonesian festivals in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from December 17 to 18.
Fishing for the best photo at dawn
The coastal areas of Thai Binh Province come alive from 4-5 a.m. At the crack of dawn and the first sign of light in the sky, an extraordinary scene of women and men racing to catch shrimp, fish, clams and mussels on the seaside of Thuy Xuan (Thai Thuy District) to Dong Chau (Tien Hai […]
What are implications of a weakening dollar?
The U.S. dollar has steadily dropped against the Vietnamese dong currency. This is good news given that the foreign exchange market normally comes under pressure from the huge year-end demand of importers for foreign currency. Are supply and demand equated? The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), on
The hidden fairy stream on Dinh Mountain
The peaceful and pristine beauty of the Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, leaves tourists with a lasting first impression. Some 7 kilometers from central Ba Ria City, Fairy Stream is located at the foot of Dinh Mountain, Tan
A sweet treat from Dong Thap
Banh tam bi (a silkworm-shaped cake in coconut cream) in Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta tastes sweet and subtle, just like the locals in the area. When they first see banh tam bi, diners often think it is a variation of thick noodle soup. However, the cake has its own fatty taste, both […]
Investors have a bargaining chip
Despite strong decreases in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction volume and value in January-October this year, Vietnam’s M&A market remains attractive. But at a time when local businesses are having cash flow problems, M&A investors have the edge in negotiations. Domestic
Strangely, chickens were thought only existed in legends, giants competed to buy Tet (Lunar New Year) rewards
“God of cock” 9 chicken extremely rare spurs were hunted by giants a few months before Tet but still could not be bought. “Elephant with [...]
Nearly 1,000 domestic flights a day planned for Lunar New Year
HCMC – Vietnamese air carriers expect to operate 950-990 domestic flights per day before and during the Lunar New Year holiday to meeting the strong spike in air travels, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). The number of daily domestic flights will increase by 250-290,
VITAS works out growth scenarios for textile industry in 2023
HCMC – The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has forecast two scenarios for Vietnam’s textile and apparel next year. VITAS said that exports of key industries, including textiles, would plunge in early 2023 due to runaway inflation and expectations of global recession, resulting in a
Vietnam, South Korea to step up tourism cooperation
HCMC – Vietnamese and South Korean tourism authorities inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism yesterday, December 16, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The two sides want to deepen their ties in promoting digital