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The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting said, from Quang Binh to Phu Yen, the heat is intense with the highest temperature of 37-40 degrees Celsius, in some places it is over 41 degrees Celsius. In the North, there is weak cold air moving to the South. From May 1, the hot weather in the North, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An will end and gradually cool down in the Quang Binh-Quang Tri area. The influence of weak cold air combined with wind convergence above 1,500m level, so from the night of April 30 to May 1, the North, Thanh Hoa-Nghe An area had scattered showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain. The weather forecast in different regions The Northwest region: The weather forecast is predicted to be cloudy and sunny during the day, with showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night in some places. The lowest temperature is 23-26 degrees Celsius, some places are below 22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 29-32 degrees, some places are above 35 de...

This year’s first joint patrol of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the vicinity of the countries’ demarcation line in the Gulf of Tonkin was wrapped up on April 29, VNA reported. This three-day joint patrol spanned 255.5 nautical miles across 13 points. The route started from a point lying 48 nautical miles northeast of Con Co Island to another point 14 nautical miles southeast of Tran Island. Vietnamese and Chinese border guards after the joint patrol. Photo: VNA This is the 8th time such a joint patrol between the sides in the area has been organized since the nations’ fisheries cooperation agreement expired on June 30, 2020. Vietnam and China each sent two vessels to join the patrol, along with representatives from the Vietnamese border guard, the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of northern coastal provinces and cities, and the Hai Phong Customs Department. Participating in this joint patrol, on the Vietnam Coast Gu...

During their two-day stay in Vietnam (April 30 and May 1), the international tourist group will experience Ben Thanh and Binh Tay markets, learn to cook Vietnamese dishes at Mom Cooking Class, experience making My Art sand paintings and traditional Vietnamese coffee at Bosgaurus Coffee Roasters. They will also ride a Jeep to see Saigon at night and enjoy a street food tour. The international tourists arrived in Vietnam. Photo: Baovanhoa Tourists will also visit the most famous places such as Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, History Museum, and Ba Thien Hau Pagoda. After that, the group will arrive at My Tho to visit Tien River, Thoi Son Islet, visit a beekeeping farm to enjoy honey tea and ripened fruits. In Ben Tre, they can participate in walking, cycling on village roads, listening to folk music, and rowing boats in Rach Vam Chua. A group of international tourists visits the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office. Photo: Baova...

Time Out magazine has recently listed Vietnam as one of the world’s nine safest destinations for solo female travelers , based on an article published by the editor on March 19th, 2024. “When considering the safest destinations for women backpacking in Southeast Asia, Thailand and Vietnam are still vying for the top spot – but Vietnam is a great place to start,” the magazine wrote. Vietnam’s political stability and low crime rates make it an attractive destination for visitors. Visitors can enjoy a tour that spans from the capital city of Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, taking in the best of Vietnam’s natural beauty, including mountains, beaches, and islands. The Time Out editors strongly recommend that tourists take the time to visit the historic cities of Hoi An and Hue, which are known for their distinctive traditional cuisine. “I realized that I had nothing to fear about traveling in Vietnam as a solo traveler or as an American. My experience there was n...

Customers conduct transactions at an HDBank branch in HCM City. Photo courtesy of HDBank. One of the key factors driving growth is the lender’s focus on maintaining profitability ratios such as ROA and ROE. In 2024 the bank remains on track for high growth while continuing to improve its comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. The bank is projecting total assets to exceed VND700 trillion (US$27.6 billion) this year, up 16% from 2023. Total deposits are expected to reach VND624 trillion (US$24.6 billion), up 16%. Loans outstanding are projected to exceed VND438 trillion (US$17.28 billion) in line with the credit growth quota allocated by the central bank. This year the bank plans to increase its charter capital by 5% to VND29.1 trillion ($1.15 billion) by issuing shares. In 2023, it managed to ensure a low bad debts ratio of 1.5% and achieve a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 12.6%, among the highest in the industry. The annual general meeting al...

Ho Chi Minh City is a treasure trove of Vietnam’s rich historical heritage, particularly significant sites related to the Vietnam War. Nha Rong Harbor Nha Rong Harbor (or Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City branch) is the largest harbor in Saigon and a renowned attraction, captivating both domestic and international visitors with its unique architecture that blends French elegance and Vietnamese cultural influences. Nha Rong Harbor holds historical significance as the point of departure for President Ho Chi Minh, the revered leader of Vietnam, as he embarked on a journey to seek national liberation in 1911. This historic destination is a must-see for anyone exploring Ho Chi Minh City. Nha Rong Harbor (or Ho Chi Minh Museum – Ho Chi Minh City branch) is renowned as the largest harbor in Saigon. Photo: Saigon Local Tour Nha Rong (or Ho Chi Minh Museum) is strategically situated at the junction of the Saigon River and the end of Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. “Nha Rong” tran...

Dua sap , literally translating to waxy flesh coconut in Vietnamese, contains no water and is filled with white, greasy, jelly-like flesh when fully ripened. The festival anticipates the introduction of dua sap -based products to the global market and aims to showcase tourism products to both local and international travelers, as stated by an official from the provincial People’s Committee on Wednesday. The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will collaborate with the People’s Committee of Cau Ke District, which boasts the largest expanse of waxy flesh coconut cultivation among all the province’s districts, to initiate the festival. With 27,400 hectares dedicated to coconut trees, Tra Vinh stands as the second largest coconut tree-growing locality in the Mekong Delta region, surpassed only by Ben Tre Province. Annually, the province produces approximately 444 million coconuts. Waxy flesh coconut trees are cultivated across 752 hectares, primarily located in Cau Ke...

The Sam Son Sea Tourism Festival in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa kicks off on April 27, with the event featuring a wide range of activities such as firework displays along with light and music shows. It is expected to receive more visitors as the weather gets hotter. The Ha Long Carnival 2024 festival is expected to offer both local and foreign guests fresh experiences with fireworks, parades, and the first-ever drone light show. Firework displays, joyous street parades featuring various colourful costumes and dances on wide streets along the coast, and art performances will also be organised. The northern province of Ninh Binh will arrange activities in one week starting from April 26 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of the Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang hosts the third International Hot-air Balloon Festival from ...

The report, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), analyzes data and resident surveys from 142 cities globally. In Asia alone, Hanoi ranks 20th out of 28 cities. The capital city is highly rated in terms of safety in public places, employment services, and easy access to information from competent agencies. Earlier, Hanoi ranked 96th and is the only representative in Vietnam mentioned in the World’s Best Cities ranking. The city moved up 16 places to 144th in a global ranking of the world’s most livable cities. A corner of Hanoi. Photo: Tuan Anh The digitalization process is expected to help Hanoi realize its vision to become a smart and modern city by 2025, creating the foundation for rapid and sustainable economic development. The view was shared in a resolution by the Hanoi Party Committee on promoting Hanoi’s smart city by 2025, with a vision to 2030. Accordingly, the c...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 26) notable headlines Vietnam, China conducts joint patrol along demarcation line in Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam attends international security meeting in Russia Vietnam-Singapore trade on the rise since start of 2024 Vietnam affirms unwavering stance on Chinese fishing ban in East Sea Northern VN transitions into scorching heat after prolonged rainy days Images of Vietnamese localities promoted in US Argentinian scholar praises Vietnam’s April 30, 1975 victory Vietnamese, Algerian Parties forge cooperation Gift festival expected to promote Hanoi tourism Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 Col. Tran Van Tho assigns tasks to Vietnamese officers joining the joint patrol. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Vietnam, China conducts joint patrol along demarcation line in Gulf of Tonkin Two vessels of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) on April 25 departed from the northern port city of Hai Phong for a joint patrol mission with the China Coast Guard (CCG...

The 11th Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) defense policy dialogue. Photo: VGP The eleventh Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) defense policy dialogue was held in Hanoi on April 23, reviewing the results of the countries’ cooperation in the field, discussing issues of shared concerns, and mapping out directions for joint work in the future. Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien and his RoK counterpart Kim Seon Ho co-chaired the event. Expanding Cooperation Horizons At the dialogue, Hoang Xuan Chien stated that since Vietnam and South Korea upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership (December 2022), relations between the two nations have been continuously strengthened and developed in various fields, encompassing defense cooperation. He noted that with the support of their leaders, the countries’ defense cooperation has achieved tangible results in delegation exchanges, education and training, dialogue and consultation mech...

Vietnam is an attractive investment destination for foreign investors due to its high and stable economic growth, large domestic market and young, well-educated human resources, said Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to Vietnam at the recent Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WB) held in the US. According to Medas, despite rising geopolitical instability globally, Vietnam’s economy experienced a growth rate of 5.66% in the first quarter of this year. Exports continue to see an upward trend, facilitating overall growth until the end of this year. He projected that Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by nearly 6% this year due to the recovery of domestic demand and supportive fiscal policies from the government. However, he noted that Vietnam needs to maintain a flexible fiscal policy to manage risks and ensure sustained growth. A production line at the Republic of Korea’s Bluecom Vina Co., Ltd, in the Trang Due Ind...

Kenny G takes viewers on a sweeping tour of Hanoi’s celebrated landmarks, including Long Bien Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake, Turtle Tower, The Huc Bridge, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Temple of Literature, via beautiful, lyrical melodies. According to Le Quoc Minh, a member of the Party Central Committee and editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan, the idea for the MV originated with Kenny G’s “Good Morning Vietnam” concert, which was produced by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group in November 2023, with all proceeds going to charitable organizations. “The saxophone virtuoso greatly valued the show’s significance and eagerly participated in the MV promoting Hanoi tourism – a medium that we believe will have a greater impact than conventional tourism promotional clips,” Minh stated at a press conference in Hanoi on April 19. He went on to reveal that the saxophonist had even donated a trumpet to the charity fund. The organizers of the concert presented the “Going Home” MV to the Hanoi administration...

The cultural elements of Vietnam are deeply rooted in the worship of the Hung Kings, the tradition of preparing square sticky rice cakes and pounding round sticky rice cakes as offerings to ancestors, and the performance of Xoan singing. The Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month, commemorating 18 generations of the Hung Kings, Vietnam’s national founders. This significant event, held nationwide, celebrates the legacy of the Hung Kings and their impact on the spiritual realm of the Vietnamese people, both at home and abroad. Nguyen Tien Khoi, Chairman of the Phu Tho Historical Science Association, emphasized the gratitude of the Vietnamese people towards the Hung Kings. This reverence has been passed down through generations, leading to the construction of temples on Nghia Linh Mountain for descendants to pay homage. Khoi stressed the importance of honoring one’s roots, citing the proverbs “When drinking water – remember the source” and “When...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 24) notable headlines Vietnam attends 26th UN-INTOSAI symposium Vietnamese and Chinese localities seek stronger cooperation Vietnam’s economy shows gradual recovery: WB’s report Vietnamese and Lao PMs co-chair roundtable with ASEAN businesses and partners Dien Bien Phu veterans and war youth volunteers honored on 70th anniversary Government leader rejoices over sound strategic partnership with Indonesia ASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi Vietnam, RoK hold 11th defense policy dialogue PM hosts Chairman of Russian Federal Bar Association Vietnam attends 26th UN-INTOSAI symposium A delegation of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) led by Deputy Auditor General Nguyen Tuan Anh attended the 26th symposium co-organized by the United Nations (UN) and the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) in Vienna, Austria, as part of their working trip from April 15-21. The biennial event aimed to enhance the capacity of Sup...

Quang Phu Cau commune (Ung Hoa district) is currently a tourist destination sought after by many domestic and foreign tourists. The village has a tradition of making incense sticks, and visitors will not only witness the beautiful scenery but also learn about the profession of making incense that has been over 100 years old. Offering a glimpse into the authentic charm of Vietnam travel, a Quang Phu Cau tour will unveil the captivating essence of this destination. The colorful incense in Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Photo: Khanh Long/VNP Quang Phu Cau commune has 6 villages including Xa Cau, Quang Nguyen, Phu Luong Thuong, Phu Luong Ha, Cau Bau, and Dao Tu, about 35km south of Hanoi center. Recently, Quang Phu Cau incense stick village has become a famous tourist destination on the outskirts of Hanoi because of its peaceful beauty and the vibrant colors of incense sticks with beautiful shapes. To truly experience Quang Phu Cau, tourists should come on sunny days, when ...

Vietnam logged over 4.6 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter of this year, up 72% year-on-year, and 3.2% compared to the figure recorded in the same period of 2019 before the Covid-19 outbreak, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on March 29, VNA reported. The GSO attributed the result to favorable visa policies, tourism stimulus programmes, and efforts made by local authorities and the sector. Among the foreign arrivals, 83.6% have travelled to Vietnam by air, 13.5% by road and 2.9% by sea. Revenue from accommodation and food services in the first quarter is estimated at VND 174.8 trillion (USD 6.98 billion), and from travel and tourism activities at VND 14.1 trillion (over USD 575 million), up 46.3% year-on-year. In the period, 1.2 million Vietnamese people travelled abroad, a year-on-year rise of 11.5%. In March alone, nearly 1.6 million international tourists have visited Vietnam, leading to a month-on-month increase of 4.4%. Photo: Thanh...

Tourists pay a visit to A1 Hill, a relic site from the Dien Bien Phu victory. Dien Bien province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Board in Dien Bien plant 1,000 hoa ban (Bauhinia Flower) trees around historical relic sites in Dien Bien Phu City. The command tunnel used by French general De Castries attracts plenty of visitors. Crowds flock to a relic site in Dien Bien province. An exhibit area at the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum in Dien Bien province is packed full of guests. Since early April the museum has welcomed more than 86,000 arrivals. It will open to visitors every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in April and May. War veterans visit the Dien Bien Phu Martyrs’ Cemetery as they pay tribute to the country’s fallen soldiers. So far Dien Bien has received a total of 845,000 arrivals, increasing by 1.86 times co...