Kien Giang prioritising agricultural production towards resilience
30/04/2024 11:45
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is among localities significantly impacted by climate change, particularly drought and saltwater intrusion. In response to these pressing issues, it has prioritised agricultural production with a focus on resilience, developing various production models tailored to its circumstances.
Vietnam posts prominent economic achievements since 1975
30/04/2024 09:57
Forty-nine years since Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2024), Vietnam has recorded significant progress in its socio-economic development and quality of life for its citizens has continually improved. The scale of its GDP has consistently expanded, reaching approximately 430 billion USD in 2023, making it the fifth-largest economy in ASEAN and 35th among the world’s largest 40 economies.
Tourists flock to Dien Bien before April 30 holiday
26/04/2024 10:37
Before the holiday of April 30 - May 1 and the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, every day, the northwestern province of Dien Bien greets about 5,000 visitors.
Purple onion capital in Quang Ngai
24/04/2024 16:15
With 180 hectares of purple onion near the beach surrounded by volcanoes and coral reefs, Binh Hai commune is known as the purple onion capital on the mainland.
Can Tho treats visitors to giant sizzling crepe at folk cake festival
20/04/2024 11:15
Visitors at the 11th Southern Traditional Cake Festival in Can Tho city were pleasantly surprised to witness 15 chefs come together to make a giant sizzling rice crepe with a diameter of up to 3 metres. The crepe was hailed as the largest ever seen in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnamese film wins highest award at Asian festival in Italy
20/04/2024 10:45
“Ben trong vo ken vang” (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has won the best feature film award at the 21st Asian Film Festival held in Rome.
Lai Chau: A modern and attractive picture
10/04/2024 15:27
Lai Chau province is one of the unique and attractive destinations in Northwest Vietnam with an average altitude of more than 1,200m above sea level. It not only has a fresh and cool climate with many breathtakingly beautiful scenes, but also the unique cultural features of the local ethnic groups.
Golconda Fort: preserving ancient Indian architecture
28/03/2024 09:58
(CPV) - Located in the west of Hyderabad city in Telengana state, Southern India, Golconda Fort is an interesting destination for tourists to learn about ancient architecture of India.
Vietnam aiming for world-class healthcare facilities by 2050
23/03/2024 10:30
The approved healthcare network plan provides localities with principled guidance to develop healthcare facilities in their area.
Museum keeps memories of Dien Bien Phu victory alive
16/03/2024 11:30
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum is located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street in Muong Thanh ward, Dien Bien Phu city, in Dien Bien province, serving as a repository for thousands of documents and artefacts associated with the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory, which shook the world in 1954.
Vietnam joins handicraft fair in Kuwait
29/02/2024 14:41
The Al-Joud Fair for Embassies has been held in Kuwait. This is an event initiated by the Women's Diplomatic Corps Association in Kuwait, with the participation of embassies from more than 50 countries, including the Vietnamese Embassy, and many local businesses.
Traditional Tet celebration customs
10/02/2024 09:45
For Vietnamese people, Tet (the Lunar New Year) is the biggest holiday of the year and associated with customs imbued with national cultural identity.
G4 Ambassadors wish Tet, express gratitude to workers in Hanoi
05/02/2024 16:12
(CPV) - Before the 2024 Lunar New Year (Tet), the Ambassadors and Charge d'Affaires of the G4 countries in Vietnam, including New Zealand, Canada, Norway and Switzerland, spent time meeting and wishing Tet to a number of female workers in Hanoi.
Hue: Phu Mau flower village bright with spring colors close to Tet
31/01/2024 14:40
Flower growers in Phu Mau commune, one of the largest flower gardens in the central Thua Thien-Hue province, are busy going to the fields in the days near the Lunar New Year (Tet) to take care of the harvest. Many tourists also come to the commune buy flowers and take photos.
Norwegian Ambassador enjoys Tet atmosphere at Duong Lam ancient village
31/01/2024 14:07
As spring is knocking and Tet (the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is approaching, Ambassador of Norway to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, together with her husband and daughter, spent an afternoon in Duong Lam ancient village outside Hanoi to explore the beauty of the Vietnamese traditional culture.
People celebrate Tet at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
30/01/2024 10:44
The "Happy Tet 2024" Program, held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, introduced local people, domestic and foreign visitors to the traditional Vietnamese Tet holiday.
International visitors to Hoi An rise sharply
25/01/2024 10:36
Among 4 million tourist arrivals to Hoi An city in the central coastal province of Quang Nam in 2023, foreign tourists numbered 3 million.
Experiencing Vietnamese Tet in Duong Lam ancient village
12/01/2024 11:21
A tourism promotion program themed “Vietnamese Tet” will be held in Duong Lam ancient village, Son Tay Town, on January 20-21 to promote the value of traditional Tet.
Lao Prime Minister pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh
08/01/2024 09:24
Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone, his spouse and the high-ranking delegation respectfully offered flowers and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum.
Sparkling Notre Dame Cathedral in HCMC welcomes Christmas
22/12/2023 17:15
Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1 is the largest gathering place for people to have fun and celebrate Christmas in Ho Chi Minh City. Although it is being restored, this Christmas, Notre Dame Cathedral still sparkles thanks to its "new clothes".
New points in Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners
28/11/2023 14:48
(CPV) - Vietnam's new visa policies for foreigners are expected to be a "leverage" to attract a large number of international visitors for the tourism industry.
Vietnam posts trade surplus of over 24.6 billion USD
25/11/2023 09:30
Vietnam’s trade surplus hit a record 24.61 billion USD in the first 10 months of this year, 2.6-fold higher than the surplus of 9.56 billion USD posted in the same period of 2022.
Party, State leaders and NA deputies pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh
24/10/2023 09:54
On the morning of October 23, before the opening of the 6th session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA), leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front and NA deputies laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum.
Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to US
08/10/2023 20:30
Vietnam’s tra fish exports to the US are expecting a better outlook in the remaining months of this year after getting some good news.
Traditional craft products helping develop local economy
08/10/2023 09:25
Xieng hamlet in the central province of Nghe An is renowned for its fermented mixed-leaf wine, a traditional beverage made by the Thai ethnic minority in Vietnam. The drink is made from 20 to 30 different types of plants and herbs and boasts various health benefits.
Tapping the values of great poet’s memorial site
07/10/2023 15:01
The Nguyen Du Memorial Site in the central province of Ha Tinh counts among the country’s cultural and historical attractions that draw a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
16th Bui Xuan Phai Awards honour love of Hanoi
06/10/2023 15:25
The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) Newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency announced the 16th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards on October 5.
Rubber export revenue at 1.89 billion USD
04/10/2023 15:42
Vietnam posted revenue of 1.89 billion USD from the export of 1.42 million tonnes of rubber during the first nine months of this year. Though volumes increased, there was a year-on-year fall of 17.4% in value.
Veggie, fruit exports to China enjoy double-digit growth
01/10/2023 16:52
Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit exports to China have experienced remarkable double-digit growth, solidifying China’s position as the largest importer of these products.
Developing sea-based aquaculture in Ninh Thuan
30/09/2023 21:15
Ninh Thuan province has a coastline of over 100 km and boasts a diverse system of lagoons and bays. Taking advantage of its topography, local fishermen are investing in aquaculture with high economic value and doing so in a sustainable manner.