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 [...]
Mekong Connect Forum set for next week in Can Tho
CAN THO – The Mekong Connect Forum 2022 with the theme “Actively improve the connectivity and integration for mutual development” will take place in Can Tho City on November 23 and 24. The organizing committee of Mekong Connect 2022 held a press conference yesterday afternoon, November 16,
Disadvantaged island students receive Agribank-funded scholarships
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group teamed up with the Thanh An Island border guard station to present 21 scholarships to poor students from the island hamlet of Thieng Lieng, Thanh An Commune, Can Gio District, HCMC yesterday morning, November 16. Each of the students received a VND2-million
Additional 8,000 train tickets for Tet revelers
HCMC – The Saigon Railway Transport JSC has announced plans to launch an additional 15 trains with some 8,000 tickets for passengers who want to travel from HCMC to locations between Nha Trang and Hue cities in the central region. According to the Vietnam News Agency, the 15 more trains will serve
HCMC handles obstacles to aging apartment buildings
HCMC – The HCMC Department of Construction will team up with relevant departments and agencies to remove hindrances the old apartment buildings in the city relating to house rent calculation, temporary residence arrangement, compensation for rehabilitation and calling for investment. According to
Daklak to phase out elephant riding
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Daklak has given the green light to a tourism project designed to protect the elephant population, the local media reported. Under a proposal of the Daklak Department of Planning and Investment, the provincial government approved a non-refundable aid
Persimmon garden attracts visitors to check-in in at Nghe An
The ancient Persimmon garden in Nam Anh commune, Nam Dan district welcomes hundreds of guests every day to check in and enjoy the scenery. Dai [...]