An Giang: The Mekong Delta province of An Giang has unveiled plans to allocate over 301.3 billion VND (approximately 12 million USD) this year for housing construction and repairs. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to eliminate makeshift and substandard housing across the region. The province has identified 4,906 households currently living … Read more
Bangkok: The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand played a starring role in the success of the 58th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, a four-day charity extravaganza co-hosted by the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS), the Diplomatic Spouses’ Association, and embassies in Thailand. Held from February 27-March 2 at Siam Paragon Shopping Centre in Bangkok, the event themed … Read more
HCM City: HCM City’s tourism sector experienced a breakthrough in the first two months of 2025, with revenue exceeding 37.4 trillion VND (1.46 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of 30.2%. International visitors reached more than 1 million, up 15.7%, while domestic tourists rose to nearly 5.6 million, an 8.3% increase. Looking ahead, the industry will … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue with businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Hanoi on March 4. Deputy PMs Ho Duc Phoc and Nguyen Chi Dung joined the event. According to Vietnam News Agency, the dialogue aimed to strengthen economic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. The meeting … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City authorities have announced plans to develop the coastal region of Can Gio and the areas adjacent to the Saigon River into key tourist destinations, as part of the efforts to boost its tourism sector. The People’s Committee has already approved the Can Gio coastal urban development project … Read more
Hanoi: Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 4 for UN Women Country Representative in Vietnam Caroline Nyamayemombe and UNICEF Deputy Representative in Vietnam Michaela Bauer. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting was part of continued efforts to strengthen collaboration between Vietnam and United Nations … Read more