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Labor market recovers after Tet
Vietnam’s post-Tet labor market is seen recovering in the first quarter of this year, with a surge in hiring demand in labor-intensive industries such as footwear, apparel, manufacturing and services.
Nearly 550 trade fraud cases tackled within one month
Customs agencies nationwide detected and handled 543 cases violating customs regulations between December 16, 2022, and January 15, 2023, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
UK imports from Vietnam in 2022 put at over US$6 billion
United Kingdom (UK) imports from Vietnam amounted to US$6.06 billion last year, rising by 5.2% over 2021, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Twist on spring rolls
Among the culinary treasures of Binh Dinh is the Tay Son-style fresh spring rolls (Banh Cuon Tay Son) that fascinate diners with their irresistible appearance and taste—from the crust to the filling served with a peanut dipping sauce.
Quang Ngai residents receive free medical care from Korean doctors
As many as 1,500 adults and children in Quang Ngai Province are being given free medical services by Korean doctors, as part of a medical program held by the Doosan Enerbility Vietnam Company (Doosan Vina) in coordination with the Chung Ang University Hospital (CAU) and the Community Chest of Korea.
PVN’s pre-tax profit at 61-year high
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) recorded total revenue of VND931.2 trillion and pre-tax profit of over VND82.2 trillion (around US$3.5 billion), the highest in 61 years of the Vietnamese oil and gas industry’s history.
Air tickets nearly sold out ahead of Tet
Air tickets on many domestic flight routes have nearly been sold out before the Lunar New Year holiday, Tet, with seat occupancy reaching 90-100%, as travel demand picks up, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Asia’s biggest recycled art launched in Danang
Biere Larue has introduced an Installation Art Display called “Breaking Dawn” in Danang City, which won the first Asia Record of Recycled Art.
Over US$8 billion spent on fuel imports from Jan-Nov
Vietnam spent around US$8.12 billion importing 7.89 million tons of fuel between January and November, up 23.9% in volume and 119.6% in value versus the year-ago period, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Local airlines to add seats for upcoming Tet holiday
Soaring travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, has prompted local airlines to increase the number of seats between January 6 and February 5 next year.