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Reminiscing flavor of white sardine salad
It might not look as sophisticated as many other dishes, but the white sardine salad (goi ca mai) of the coastal city of Quy Nhon lures tourists with its sour, spicy, salty and sweet flavors.
Vietnam to import electricity from Laos by mid-May
The Bo Y 220kV switching substation in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum will receive electricity from the Nam Kong 2 and 3 hydropower plants of Laos by May 15 this year to integrate it with the Vietnamese electricity grid.
Parkson to exit Vietnam market
Parkson Vietnam has filed for voluntary bankruptcy proceedings to the HCMC People’s Court on April 28 after years of losses in the Vietnamese market.
A sweet aroma hard to resist
Banh it la gai is a rustic dish of Binh Dinh Province but also a culinary and cultural specialty. Diners who taste the sticky rice cake can never forget its delicious and sweet taste.
Vietnam, UK sign cooperation deal on Biodiverse Landscapes Fund
Vietnam and the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on implementing the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund to promote a sustainable economy and protect the environment downstream of the Mekong River.
Da Nang, Guangxi boost seaway tourism development
The authorities of Da Nang City (Vietnam) and Guangxi (China) have agreed on the expansion of cooperation and development of seaports and seaway tourism between the two sides.
A place still retains original beauty of Sapa
Unlike the center of Sapa, which is being commercialized with many man-made constructions, Hau Chu Ngai still retains its original beauty and is an ideal destination for chasing clouds.
HCM City warns of overlapping diseases
The Ho Chi Minh City government has urged local medical facilities to take action in response to the spread of dengue fever and the Marburg virus.
Some key interest rates fall further early next week
The State Bank of Vietnam, the central bank, announced five separate decisions on March 31, to further lower some key interest rates, with effect from April 3. This is the second round of rate cuts in March.
Vietnam plans to have 1.5 million businesses in 2025
The Government wants the private sector to be a main driver in the country’s development, with a target of establishing 1.5 million businesses by 2025.