Hanoi: Adjusted healthcare fees, alongside rising transportation costs and food prices driven by increased demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, have resulted in a 0.98% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January compared to the previous month. According to Vietnam News Agency, the index showed a year-on-year expansion of 3.63%, while … Read more
Hanoi: More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, marking a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency reported. The investment landscape witnessed the registration of 282 new projects, with total capital amounting to nearly 1.29 billion USD, representing a 43.6% … Read more
Hanoi: Pangasius exports have seen robust growth from the start of the year, driving farm-gate prices to their highest levels in three years, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). China continued to be the largest market for Vietnamese pangasius, generating over 580 million USD in 2024, a modest increase of … Read more
Hanoi: Spring festivals have begun nationwide, bringing vibrant celebrations filled with cultural traditions, lively performances, and communal activities. According to Vietnam News Agency, these festivals mark a time of joy and unity, as communities come together to celebrate the season. The events are characterized by traditional customs that highlight the rich cultural heritage of the … Read more
Ha Giang: Party General Secretary To Lam on February 6 held a working session with the Ha Giang provincial Party Committee to review progress made since the resolutions of the 13th National Party Congress and the 17th provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term were adopted, while setting the course for 2025. On the occasion … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City: Thu Duc city has announced its master plan for 2040, unveiling a strategic blueprint to transform itself into a leading economic, technological, and educational hub in the eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City. The announcement, made on February 6, highlighted the introduction of 535 investment projects, collectively estimated to require … Read more