VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam calls peace, stability prerequisite for solutions to global challenges

A Vietnamese diplomat stressed that peace and stability are the prerequisite for seeking solutions to global challenges while attending a plenary session held by the UN General Assembly on February 7 to discuss UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ priorities for 2024.

Vietnamese fruits promoted in Berlin exhibition

Vietnamese fruits have been introduced at the Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fruit and vegetable exhibition in the world, which is underway in Berlin from February 7-9.

Merle Ratner’s love for Vietnam to be treasured forever

The profound love that Merle Ratner, a left-wing and anti-war US activist who passed away on February 5, gave to Vietnam during her entire life will be always in the hearts of Vietnamese people.

Petroleum prices fall

Domestic retail fuel prices in Vietnam dropped from 3 pm today, February 8, following an adjustment jointly decided by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam registers for Best Tourism Villages Award 2024

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has asked local tourism management departments to invite tourist villages to register for the fourth version of the Best Tourism Villages Awards.

Halong hotels close due to low occupancy during Tet

Many hotels in the northern city of Halong have had to close to save costs due to the sharp fall in guests during the Tet Lunar New Year Holiday.

HCM City opens river bus

The Bach Dang-Thu Thiem river bus route has just officially opened, adding a new tourism product to attract more visitors to HCM City.

HCM City Tet Flower Street opens

Nguyen Hue Flower Street has officially opened to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

US ambassador returns personal diary to Vietnamese veteran

US ambassador Marc Knapper has just traveled to Thuong Tin District in Hanoi and personally delivered the diary of Vietnamese veteran Mr. Vũ Đắc Tức.

Inmates granted clemency for Tết

Many prisoners in Vietnam will be granted jail term reductions or early release on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnamese students compete at 19th ICC int’l commercial mediation competition

Three students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam are attending the 19th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition at the headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France from February 5-10.

HCM City opens Tet book street festival 2024

The Tet book street festival 2024 of Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on February 7, expected to be a worth-visiting destination during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Pet hotel services busy during Tet Holiday

Operators of pet hotel services in Hanoi have received an increasing number of reservations for the Tet Lunar New Year Holiday.

Mekong Delta urged to closely monitor saline intrusion forecasts in February

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recommended localities in the Mekong Delta to closely monitor saltwater intrusion information and forecast bulletins, which are predicted to peak in February 2024.

Gejiu-Sa Pa irregular passenger transport route resumed

The Department of Transport of Lào Cai Province and the Yunnan Provincial Department of Transport have decided to resume an irregular passenger transport route between Gejiu of China and Sa Pa of Vietnam.

Five earthquakes reported in Kon Tum on February 7 morning

Five earthquakes were recorded in Kon Plong district in the Central Highland province of Kon Tum on February 7 morning, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh ahead of Tet

Leaders and formers leaders of the Vietnamese Party, State, National Assembly (NA), Government, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee laid wreaths in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum on February 7 in Hanoi ahead of the

Five people killed, 31 injured in Philippine landslide: official

At least five people were killed and 31 injured when a rain-induced landslide engulfed two buses and houses in a mountainous region of the southern Philippines, an official said Wednesday.

Many Hanoi restaurants close during Tet

Many restaurants in Hanoi have announced their closure during the Tet Lunar New Year Holiday.

Kien Trung palace to open to visitors during Lunar New Year

After five years of restoration and upgrade, Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) is set to open its door to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

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