Vietnam sets US$27-billion footwear export target for 2023
HCMC – The country’s leather and footwear export revenue is expected to reach US$25 billion in 2022 and US$27 billion in 2023, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Associatiom (LEFASO). Footwear exporters booked US$2 billion in revenue in September, taking the total in the first
Night-time economy development grapples with inadequacies
HCMC – Despite the night-time economy showing a lot of potential, the country’s five biggest cities are finding it tough to develop it due to inadequate investment in infrastructure, according to the Departments of Industry and Trade of these cities. The HCMC Department of Industry and Trade
Fuel shortage drags on in Can Tho, Binh Duong
HCMC – The fuel shortfall continued to linger in the southern province of Binh Duong and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, forcing local retailers to put up “out of stock” notifications. The shortage was caused by an inadequate supply from fuel wholesalers. The Vietnam News Agency reported that
HBSO to mount two Chopin concerts
HCMC – There is absolutely no doubt that Polish composer Frederick Chopin is the emperor of piano music, and HBSO is presenting two concerts of his music on November 19 and 20 in the Saigon Opera House. Guest artists will be two visiting Poles and a young Vietnamese pianist who, though born in
CC4 fined for tax rule violation
HCMC – The Hanoi Tax Department has fined Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company No. 4, whose CC4 shares are traded on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM), for violation of tax rules. The company was slapped with an administrative fine of over VND194 million for a false tax filing
Tho Ha rice paper village
BAC GIANG – Tho Ha is a pure Vietnamese village in the North, famous for making rice paper, a favorite destination of many domestic and foreign [...]
Sanctuary of Truc Lam Zen School
QUANG NINH – Ngoa Van Pagoda, where Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong entered nirvana in 1308, is known as the holy place of the Truc Lam [...]
Massive layoffs result from slow order growth
HCMC – Many employees are dealing with reduced work hours or layoffs due to difficulties plaguing the manufacturing sector caused by a lack of new orders. Statistics from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) showed that in recent months, the work hours of around 562,400 workers had
IDP allowed to resume IELTS tests from today
HCMC – The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a decision allowing IDP Education Limited to cooperate with IELTS Australia Pty Ltd to organize IELTS examinations within five years, starting from November 17. Candidates can take the IELTS tests of IDP at four locations across the country,
Immerse yourself in the “spotless” green steppe in Bac Kan
Sam Chiem steppe appears as a peaceful natural picture with grasslands and cattle silhouettes looming near and far. Sam Chiem steppe is also known as [...]
Restaurants with unique service styles in Vietnam make diners’ experience both interesting and unforgettable
With a unique service style at these restaurants, it will definitely bring diners an interesting and unforgettable experience. People’s demand for food is increasing, leading [...]
See firsthand the production of the “Golden Cup” World Cup 2022 in Bat Trang pottery village
Many ceramic factories in Bat Trang pottery village (Gia Lam, Hanoi) prepare thousands of trophies to serve football fans everywhere to welcome the World Cup [...]