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HCM City adds Lunar New Year fireworks display locations
Ho Chi Minh City has added District 7 and Binh Tan District as new locations for Lunar New Year fireworks displays, taking to 11 the total number throughout the city.
Manufacturing sees modest uptick in January
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector displayed signs of improvement in January 2024, ending a five-month falling streak, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.3 from December’s 48.9.
Hanoi, HCM City real estate markets show mixed results
The real estate markets in Vietnam’s two largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, indicated signs of recovery amid protracted woes in the final months of last year, according to a Savills report.
Unique delights of Nam O fish salad
Immerse yourself in the culinary artistry of the Nam O fishing village, where tender and fresh fish takes center stage, complemented by the crisp sweetness of fresh vegetables, resulting in a remarkable gastronomic delight.
HCM City targets six million international tourist arrivals in 2024
Ho Chi Minh City has set an ambitious target of welcoming six million international tourists in 2024, alongside plans to host various events and festivals aimed at promoting tourism.
Furama Resort Danang named among Top 5 reputable hotels and resorts
Furama Resort Danang stands as the exclusive representative from the Central region to secure a spot in Vietnam’s esteemed Top 5 reputable hotels and resorts for 2023.
Vietnam’s 2023 public debt at 37% of GDP
Vietnam’s public debt in 2023 amounted to VND3.8 quadrillion, equivalent to 37% of gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Ministry of Finance.
Coal mine collapse leaves seven injured, one missing
A coal mine in the northern province of Quang Ninh has collapsed, leaving seven workers injured and one missing, according to local news reports.
PM approves investment policy for infrastructure construction in Quang Ngai VSIP
The Prime Minister on December 22 issued a decision approving an investment policy for the first-stage construction and operation of infrastructure in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park II (VSIP II), located in the Dung Quat Economic Zone, the central province of Quang Ngai.
HCM City celebrates Christmas with British fare
The British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has partnered with Annam Gourmet to launch the “GREAT Food for the Season” campaign, showcasing the rich variety of British food and drink products available in Vietnam.