700 Poor Households in Bac Lieu Province Receive New Homes

Bac Lieu: A total of 700 new houses were handed over to poor and near-poor households in the southern province of Bac Lieu at a ceremony jointly held by the Ministry of Public Security and local authorities on May 22. According to Vietnam News Agency, the initiative aims to provide better living conditions for families … Read more

Conference Looks to Promote Vietnamese Exports to Thailand

Ho Chi Minh City: Understanding Thai consumer preferences and complying with strict regulatory standards will help Vietnamese firms effectively tap this potential market, experts said at a conference held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) and Central Retail Vietnam on May 22. According to Vietnam News Agency, the … Read more

Vietnam Attends 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg: A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) led by Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan is attending the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress (NIEC) in St. Petersburg. The delegation is participating at the invitation of Valentina Matvienko, the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The congress … Read more

PM Chairs Meeting on Vietnam’s International Financial Centre

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss and give opinions on the draft Resolution of the National Assembly to develop an international financial centre with incentives aligned to international standards. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on formulating strategies to position Vietnam as a key player … Read more

Da Nang to Expand Water Recreation Activities to Boost Tourism

Da Nang: The Da Nang People’s Committee has approved a plan to expand water-based recreational activities along its inshore areas and the Han River as part of efforts to leverage marine and river tourism potential. The plan covers motorised and non-motorised water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and windsurfing. … Read more