National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recently announced that it has customized its online check in service, as part of plans to improve service quality and meet the demands of travellers.

In mid-June, fishermen in coastal areas in Mo Duc district, Quang Ngai province started their inshore fishing trips. Despite the arduous work, their lives have always been connected to the sea.

Vietnam’s retail sector posted an average growth rate of 7.3% per year during the 2010-2015 period with sales last year up 10% to reach US$112 billion, of which modern retail channels accounted for about one fourth of distribution.

Can Tho will hold Cai Rang Floating Market Festival from July 8-9, according to an announcement from Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, as part of activities in response to Vietnam Tourism Day.

Three Vietnamese technology and telecommunications groups have been shortlisted in the 40 most valuable Vietnamese brands selected by Forbes.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has been granted a licence by the Central Bank of Myanmar to open a branch in Yangon.

Nom Hoa Chuoi (Banana blossom salad) once a popular dish in rural parts of the country, is now a specialty of Vietnam cuisine.

After nearly one year of offering visa waivers for citizens from five Western European countries, travellers from these markets have been on the rise. For this reason, the visa exemption policy is considered a lever for Vietnam’s tourism growth.

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is targeting to earn an export revenue of US$31 billion in 2016, up 10% against the previous year.

Belgium finished off Hungary 4-0 in their Round 1/8 clash early on June 27 to make it through to the Euro 2016 quarterfinals for the first time since losing the 1980 final.