Tag: Vietnam
Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter
VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed a record 6.76 million international visitors in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest number ever recorded for a first quarter, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam GDP grows 7.83% in Q1, driven by industry and services
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in industry, construction and services, according to the National Statistics Office.
CPI up 3.51% in Q1, transport and housing drive price pressures
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.51% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, with transport and housing costs emerging as the main drivers of inflation, according to the National Statistics Office.
PM orders stronger energy security, no power or fuel shortages
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger measures to ensure national energy security, stressing that Vietnam must guarantee sufficient supplies of oil, gas and electricity for both immediate and long-term needs.
French conductor to perform with Vietnam’s top orchestras
French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with two leading orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).
Weak cold spell cools north as heat builds in central, southern regions
VOV.VN - Weather conditions across Vietnam showed a clear contrast on April 4, as a weak cold spell brought cooler temperatures to the north while heat persisted in central and southern regions.
Vietnam regroup for ASEAN U17 Boys’ championship campaign
VOV.VN - Vietnamese players have regrouped and resumed training from April 1 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, as part of preparations for the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys’ Championship.
Dak Lak builds “Land of Heritage” brand to boost tourism appeal
VOV.VN - Central Dak Lak province is stepping up efforts to develop its tourism brand “Dak Lak – Land of Heritage”, aiming to position itself as an attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Public Security Ministry eyes modern, diversified fireworks production
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Public Security is studying a plan to develop a more diversified and modern fireworks industry, aiming to meet growing public demand while ensuring strict safety and security standards, according to an official from the ministry.
Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities
The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Ant International - a unit of China-based Ant Group, and Vietcombank, on April 3 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China.