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
HCMC looks to complete multiple key infrastructure projects this year
HCMC – HCMC looks set to either break ground on or complete multiple major traffic infrastructure projects this year, according to the municipal Department of Transport. The city’s first metro line, which connects Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, will be put
Trade minister calls for effort to prevent fuel shortage at Tet
HCMC – Given the recent fuel shortage in An Giang Province, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, has requested efforts to control the fuel market and handle violations. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has required the market surveillance force to be on duty with 100% of the
Which sectors are bound for breakthroughs?
Analysts and investors still expect certain industry groups will outperform the general market in 2023, based on their own stories and the varying degrees of impact from the economic context and the outlook for this year. However, it has been forecast by quite a few organizations that difficulties
Preparing for the worst
The Government has set a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.5% for 2023 although most developed economies are on the verge of recession, especially the U.S. and the European Union. Businesses and households should prepare for the worst-case scenario. Revenue dives Vietnam has a high