Over 1,000 projects in HCMC need construction safety review
HCMC – As many as 1,187 construction projects in HCMC, with many of them hospitals, schools, and high-rise apartment buildings, are in need of construction safety review, according to the HCMC Department of Construction. The Construction Department had sent a dispatch to Thu Duc City and districts
Over 350 tons of fruit shipped to China
HCMC – The first batches of agricultural products on the first day of the Lunar New Year, January 22, passed through the Vietnam-China border gates in the northern province of Lao Cai. Vietnam has exported over 350 tons of fruit to the northern market, including 150 tons of dragon fruit, 130 tons
Danang welcomes first foreign air passengers on Tet holiday
HCMC – Flight VZ964 transporting 100 passengers from Bangkok, Thailand arrived in Danang City yesterday morning, January 22, making them the first international tourists to visit this central coastal city on the first day of the Year of the Cat. The Tourism Department of Danang City in
New foreign investment approvals in Vietnam may hit US$38 billion in 2023
HCMC – Fresh foreign investment approvals in Vietnam are expected to reach between US$36 billion and US$38 billion this year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The foreign investment inflow is forecast to swell thanks to a range of favorable
Devoted to traditional methods
Le Anh, a native of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, decided to quit a civil engineering job that paid him thousands of U.S. dollars per month to establish a startup to make traditional fish sauce. After multiple difficulties, Le Anh managed to make Le Gia (*) a favorite traditional fish
Perching on good land
The Lunar New Year (Tet) brings great joy. That is a common saying among the Vietnamese people. However, for coffee farmers in the Central Highlands region, a good harvest brings joy, which is their Tet. The joy is not felt only by farmers, but spreads across the country, filling landlords,
Police impose stiff penalties on drink driving at Tet
HCMC – As drink driving is common during the Tet holiday, the Ministry of Public Security has directed traffic police to strictly handle drunk drivers to ensure traffic safety across the country. The country has seen 3,400 cases of traffic violations, with 1,232 of them involving drink driving, on
In search of the best Pho
My eating habits, which were originally simple and mainly focused on filling my stomach and prioritizing convenience, turned healthy after living nearly half of my life in a foreign country. Hence, the only favorite dish I can remember from my childhood is Pho. In those days, there were not many
Exploring the oldest citadel in Vietnam
Apart from being a cultural heritage spot, the Co Loa Special National Monument is proof of the creativity, technical skills and culture of the ancient Vietnamese people and a unique destination for tourists. Co Loa is considered the oldest citadel in Vietnam. Located in Dong Anh District, Hanoi,
Vietnam’s top 20 sites and tours announced
HCMC – The Vietnam Records Organization, Vietkings, has released a list of the top 20 must-see sites and excursions in Vietnam for domestic and international tourists, particularly during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet. Paragliding in Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai Province, flying a seaplane over
Hue closes first four seasons of festivity
HCMC – The 2023 New Year countdown event on the night of December 31, 2022, in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, was also the closing event of Hue Festival 2022 that, for the first time, lasted all year round. After this event, the central province officially kicked off Hue Festival 2023, themed
New Year – Hopes from reforms
Amid uncertainties and unpredictability in the world, Vietnam has strived to improve its institutional regime to maintain stability and development. Being an enthusiatic supporter of such reforms, I pin high hopes on two policy breakthroughs: The National Master Zoning Plan and amendments to the
