Foreign Ambassadors in Vietnam honor Ao Dai

Foreign Ambassadors in Vietnam honor Ao Dai

Ambassador of Palestine to Vietnam Saadi Salama, Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, organized an exchange between foreign embassies in Hanoi on December 11.
Ho Chi Minh City streets sparkle in Christmas cheer
Ho Chi Minh City streets sparkle in Christmas cheer
Ho Chi Minh City streets appear more dazzling than ever, adorned with magnificent decorations and vibrant colors as Christmas approaches.
Pink grass season on Langbiang Plateau
Pink grass season on Langbiang Plateau
Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province has recently opened the "6th Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival 2024". This is a typical cultural-tourism event to...
National Assembly Chairman lays flowers at Ho Chi Minh Statue in Singapore
National Assembly Chairman lays flowers at Ho Chi Minh Statue in Singapore
As part of his official visit to Singapore, on December 2, 2024, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by his spouse and the...
Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia s fastest growing e-commerce market
Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia's fastest growing e-commerce market

Vietnam’s e-commerce market has seen consistent growth, boasting an average annual growth rate of 16-30% over the past four years, the highest in the world, according to a report recently released by OpenGov Asia, a content platform dedicated to sharing ICT-related knowledge and information to better serve citizens and customers.

Visiting Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Northeast Thailand
Visiting Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Northeast Thailand

The Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site is located on a nearly 10,000 square meter campus in Nong On village, Mueang district, Udon Thani province, Northeast Thailand. This is the first memorial dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh, showcasing his revolutionary activities in Thailand during 1928-1929.

Exploring colors of Ta Van Valley in mountainous area
Exploring colors of Ta Van Valley in mountainous area

(CPV) - The majestic natural scenery blending with peaceful, poetic villages nestled at the foot of the towering Hoang Lien Mountain range highlights the inherent beauty and vibrant colors of Ta Van Valley (Sa Pa, Lao Cai province).

Vietnam most affordable country for expats in 2024
Vietnam most affordable country for expats in 2024

According to an Expat Insider 2024 survey, Vietnam is the most affordable country for expats, ranking first in the survey’s Personal Finance Index among 53 destinations. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Vietnam has topped this category.

Traditional brocade weaving of Dao people
Traditional brocade weaving of Dao people

(CPV) - The brocade weaving of the Dao ethnic minority people is a long-standing traditional craft that is being preserved and promoted for its cultural value in Cam Con commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province.

Youngsters make contributions for a better life
Youngsters make contributions for a better life

Over the past month, hundreds of thousands of young summer volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City have set out to provinces, remote island communes and the Lao People's Democratic Republic to carry out many practical and meaningful projects. Youth volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City have contributed to changing the appearance and life of people in the places where they have visited.

Highlands area famous for banana specialty
Highlands area famous for banana specialty

(CPV) – With its high quality, bananas in Hong Cam village, Cam Con commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province have become a four-star OCOP (one commune one product) product, promising hope of a new livelihood for local people.

Unique rice in bamboo tube in Vietnam’s northwest region
Unique rice in bamboo tube in Vietnam’s northwest region

Visitors exploring the northwest region of Vietnam can immerse themselves in diverse cultures and cuisines. A standout culinary delight in this area is "cơm lam," also known as rice in bamboo tubes. This dish, originating from the Thai ethnic group, features glutinous rice cooked inside bamboo tubes, imparting a unique fragrance and flavor.

Vietnam’s tourism aims to be economic driver by 2045
Vietnam’s tourism aims to be economic driver by 2045

The tourism plan for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2045, was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 509/QD-TTg dated June 13, 2024. The ultimate objective is for tourism to solidify its position as a key economic driver by 2045, elevating Vietnam to a prominent global destination and one of the leading tourism-developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

On June 20, within the framework of his official visit to Vietnam, Russian President Vladimir Putin laid a wreath and visited President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Monument of Fallen Soldiers and Heroes on Bac Son Street, Hanoi.

Beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in flood season
Beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in flood season

At this season, the terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province seem to be wearing a new, sparkling shirt. The color of the brown soil blends with the blue sky and sparkling water surface, under the bright golden sunlight, all create a captivating picture.

Export-import turnover up 16 6 in January-May
Export-import turnover up 16.6% in January-May

The total export-import turnover in the first five months of this year reached 305.53 billion USD, marking a 16.6% year-on-year increase. Exports and imports saw rises of 15.2% and 18.2%, respectively.

Transport infrastructure contributes to development of Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces
Transport infrastructure contributes to development of Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces

Throughout the 49 years since national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2024), Ho Chi Minh City has been constantly developing, making many important contributions to the southern key economic region, for the overall development of the country. Besides economic and social development, remarkable development in transport infrastructure has been reported, contributing to the urban face of the city.

Quang Ninh promotes community tourism development
Quang Ninh promotes community tourism development

Quang Ninh province is expanding its tourism focus to include community tourism, especially in mountainous areas, to diversify its offerings, attract more visitors, increase earnings, and improve local living standards.

Lai Chau developing tourism associated with forest protection
Lai Chau developing tourism associated with forest protection

Tam Duong district in the north-western mountainous province of Lai Chau is renowned for mountains being among the highest ones in Vietnam. Boasting pristine and majestic natural landscapes, especially the blooming Rhododendron flowers in March and April, the mountains are attractive destinations for nature lovers. To leverage the local strengths, Tam Duong district has been developing hiking tourism linked with forest protection.

Vietnam actively participates in int’l commitments on biodiversity
Vietnam actively participates in int’l commitments on biodiversity

Vietnam has made numerous efforts towards comprehensively addressing biodiversity threats since joining the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1994. Such efforts include improving legal frameworks, actively engaging in cooperation, learning from international experience, and creating conditions for the development of domestic biodiversity conservation facilities.

Vietnam striving to combat IUU fishing
Vietnam striving to combat IUU fishing

After conducting its fourth inspection, the European Commission (EC)’s inspection team acknowledged Vietnam’s efforts in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with localities in the central region implementing synchronised solutions to thoroughly address the EC’s recommendations regarding such fishing.

Visiting Uncle Ho s memorial area in Van Xuan
Visiting Uncle Ho's memorial area in Van Xuan

(CPV) - At the memorial area of President Ho Chi Minh in Van Xuan commune (Tam Nong, Phu Tho), his sacred and warm image is always kept in the hearts of local people.

Nearly 45,000 visitors offer incense at relics on Uncle Ho’s birthday
Nearly 45,000 visitors offer incense at relics on Uncle Ho’s birthday

Numerous people and tourists visited and offered incense at locations in the northeastern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang such as the Tan Trao Special National Historic Site (Son Duong district), Nguyen Tat Thanh Square (Tuyen Quang City) and Kim Binh Special National Historical Relic (Chiem Hoa district) on the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2024).