VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has published an article revealing the best time to visit Vietnam.

A cooperation agreement on forming a pork trading floor in Ho Chi Minh City was signed on August 14 between the municipal Departments of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV).

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai received visiting Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat on August 14, noting that Israel is a partner that his city wishes to learn from and cooperate with in the fields of innovation and technology.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Labourers and Youth Support Centre said on August 13 that it will organise a mass wedding for 150 couples in order to help less well-off workers enjoy a proper ceremony.

VOV.VN - Local budget-airline VieJjet Air has become the first Vietnamese carrier to operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kochi - the major port city of India.

VOV.VN - The Hindustan Times of India has listed eight destinations that satisfy pink-loving and viva-loving followers around the world, with Tan Dinh church in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) coming in at fourth position.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Consulate of Indonesia organised ASEAN Fun Walk 2023 on August 12, with the event drawing the participation of approximately 1,000 local and foreign runners.

The Vietnam Summer Camp 2023, which brought together 120 outstanding young overseas Vietnamese people from many countries and territories around the world, wrapped up its journey but left a strong impression on solidarity among participants.

To welcome its first direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Perth, Vietjet is offering tickets from only VND0 (excluding taxes, fees) for all flights from/ to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne of Australia.

Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on August 10 met a Thai business delegation headed by Danai Sunantharod, Vice Governor of Phuket province, who are on a working trip in the locality.