HANOI: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called for a strategic and detailed plan to transition from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of efforts to tackle severe air pollution in Vietnam. The Deputy PM highlighted the State’s responsibility to implement timely and specific measures to address pollution, particularly in … Read more
PHU THO: Vietnam emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final. The match took place in the northern province of Phu Tho on the evening of January 2, where Vietnam’s Nguyen Xuan Son delivered an outstanding performance by scoring both goals for his team. According … Read more
PHU THO: Vietnam secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final. The match, held in the northern province of Phu Tho on January 2, saw Vietnam’s Nguyen Xuan Son emerge as the standout player, scoring both goals for his team in a tightly contested game. According … Read more
HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam’s major retail chains are ramping up their inventory in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, to ensure a stable supply and steady prices for essential goods. Saigon Co.op, one of the country’s leading retailers, has amassed over 12,000 tonnes of essential goods, marking an increase … Read more
HANOI: Approximately 160,000 tourists flocked to Hanoi during the New Year holiday on January 1, 2025, marking a significant 17% increase compared to the previous year. The influx included a substantial rise in foreign visitors and domestic travelers, contributing to a notable surge in tourism revenue for the Vietnamese capital. According to Vietnam News Agency, … Read more
DONG TRIEU: The newly-established city of Dong Trieu is positioning itself as a promising investment destination in northern Vietnam, following its elevation from township status to Quang Ninh province’s fifth city on November 1 last year. Strategically located as the western gateway to Quang Ninh province, Dong Trieu sits at the center of a dynamic … Read more