Alibaba to build data centre in Vietnam

Alibaba has initiated plans to build a data hub in Vietnam in order to store data locally in compliance with legal requirements, according to details given by Nikkei Asia.

HCM City launches international photo contest

Vietnamese and foreign photographers, both amateurs and professionals, are encouraged to take part in the third HCM City International Photography Contest.

Stock market upgrade to help Vietnam lure another 10 bln USD in investment

The elevation of the stock market to "emerging" status can help Vietnam attract an additional 10 billion USD in both direct and indirect investment, KB Vietnam Securities JSC (KBSV) reported, citing the World Bank (WB).

Vietnamese-origin director to join jury of Shanghai Int'l Film Festival

The 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival organising board recently announced that Vietnamese-French director and scriptwriter Tran Anh Hung will serve as the jury president of the festival's Golden Goblet Awards.

Vietnam posts 271.4 trillion VND in four-month tourism revenue

Vietnam’s tourism sector served over 6.2 million foreign visitors and 40.5 million domestic tourists in the first four months of this year, earning 271.4 trillion VND (nearly 10.7 billion USD) in revenue.

Demand for prime retail space on the rise in HCM City’s downtown

Luxury brands are looking for high-quality retail space in District 1 - the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, according to Savills Vietnam.

Hanoi's logistics industry development fails to meet potential

The development of Hanoi's logistics sector has failed to meet its full potential despite the city's favourable geographic location as the heart of the northern key economic region.

Theatre star Luan introduces new style of cải lương

Cải lương (reformed opera) star Vu Luan of HCM City will attend the first National Theatre Festival for Children and Teenagers in Hai Phong City from May 13-20.

Holiday tourism generates VND3.2 trillion in revenue for HCM City

Tourism revenue in HCMC during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) holiday grew 3.4% against the year earlier to an estimated VND3.2 trillion, according to the HCMC Department of Tourism.

Four days off for National Day

Public workers will enjoy four consecutive days off from August 31 to September 3 for the National Day (September 2) holiday, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs.

Market likely to face some fluctuations

Last week’s recovery is viewed as a technical rebound following a recent sharp and significant decline. As a result, a potential correction scenario for the VN-Index cannot be ruled out.

Dien Bien Phu a hotbed of historical tourism

Besides the landscape and rich culture of ethnic areas, Dien Bien Province is also famous for the Battle of Dien Bien Phu victory, which “resounded throughout the five continents and shook the world.”

Will Vietnam join Thailand-initiated single visa scheme for Southeast Asia?

Thailand recently put forward a single visa scheme that would allow travelers to visit six countries, including Vietnam, in Southeast Asia without having to apply for separate visas.

Hanoi pilots fire management, warning application

It is anticipated that the city will officially run the application by December this year.

Seven must-visit places in Dien Bien

The northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien has many charming places to visit, in addition to historical relic sites related to the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

Downgraded bridges, railway tunnels along Hai Van Pass require upgrading

The line passing through the Hai Van Pass is 19.8km long with numerous bridges and tunnels built during the French colonial period nearly 100 years ago.

Enchanting green moss beach in Ninh Thuan

During the lowest tide, the green moss beach at Tu Thien Beach emerges, painting the shoreline with a vast green carpet that stretches to the horizon.

Vietnam's National Reunification Day marked worldwide

The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on April 30 held a ceremony to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification and a photo exhibition on bilateral relations in collaboration with the Vietnam News Agency.

Times Higher Education honours six Vietnamese universities

Vietnam has six representatives out of a total of 739 institutions from 31 countries and territories in Asia honoured by Times Higher Education in the Asia University Rankings 2024.

Traffic builds up as people return to work after five-day holiday

People on May 1 returned to big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to work after enjoying a five-day holiday period, causing plenty of traffic congestion.

PM requests actions to fix consequences of occupational accident in Dong Nai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 1 signed a dispatch demanding prompt actions to deal with the consequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a wood factory in Dong Nai earlier the same day, as well as to support victims.

Vietnamese actress takes top prize in Spain

Chau’s leading role in Cu Li Never Cries directed by Pham Ngoc Lan won on Saturday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Hai Phong kicks off Red Flamboyant Festival receiving UNESCO recognition

A significant socio-cultural and political event held annually in May in the northern port city, dubbed as “The City of Red Flamboyant”, the festival aims to build up its reputation both domestically and internationally.

Engineers spend 4 months on AI product for Samsung smartphone

Recording millions of audio files and using hundreds of workers to process data, Vietnamese engineers at Samsung completed an AI-based product in the Vietnamese language for the company's latest-generation mobile phone.

HCM City puts on dazzling fireworks display on National Reunification Day

Thousands of people converged on Bach Dang Wharf Park, Nguyen Hue Waking Street, Saigon River Park and other venues on April 30 evening enjoying a spectacular fireworks display marking National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).