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Award-winning children’s book underscores Vietnam–Austria cultural ties
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1059+ words) The meeting came as Lobe's beloved book " The Grandmother in the Apple Tree," translated into Vietnamese by Chu Thu Phuong and published by Kim Dong Publishing House, was recently recognised at Vietnam's 2025 National Book Awards. Hanoi (VNA) " Vietnamese Ambassador to…...
Market keeps centuries-old conical hat craft alive
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (64+ words) Market keeps centuries-old conical hat craft alive'Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) Market keeps centuries-old conical hat craft alive Chuong conical hat market in Thanh Oai commune, Hanoi, comes alive early from 4:30 a.m. Held for just about three hours on the 4th, 10th, 14th, 20th, 24th and 30th days of the…...
Thailand adjusts tourism strategy amid energy crisis
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (992+ words) Bangkok (VNA) " Thailand has announced a major adjustment to its tourism strategy in response to declining long-haul arrivals, shifting greater focus toward domestic travel and short-haul markets while promoting high-value, world-class travel experiences amid global uncertainty and surging energy prices....
Tourism sector seeks solutions to sustain growth amid rising costs
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (847+ words) Shifting focus to nearby markets is emerging as the most suitable option at present. Asian visitors already account for more than 70% of international arrivals in Vietnam, with Southeast Asia and India offering strong growth potential. Tourism promotion activities should be…...
Bat Trang festival preserves heritage, promotes traditional cultural values
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (820+ words) More than an annual cultural event, it serves as an occasion for the community to pay tribute to their forebears while reaffirming the enduring vitality of a nationally recognised intangible cultural heritage in contemporary life. Bat Trang traditional pottery village…...
Weekly Highlights: Long Thanh airport set to begin commercial operations by late 2026
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (687+ words) Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged faster construction of Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai to ensure it begins commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. Here are selected events from March 27 to April…...
Summer tourism festival expected to spark travel demand in Ho Chi Minh City
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (882+ words) Participating businesses unveiled new tour itineraries and bundled service packages, with discounts of up to 50% available for both domestic and outbound tours. Viewing cultural industries as a cornerstone of sustainable development, the city is working to establish a comprehensive ecosystem…...
Singapore to resume imports of pork blood products after nearly 30-year ban
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (765+ words) The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it had approved the import of heat-treated pork blood products from Thailand's Bangkhla Pig Slaughterhouse after food safety assessments. Singaporean authorities are assessing several potential sites for new storage facilities and also considering the…...
Southeast Asia launches national team-level esports competition
15+ hour, 54+ min ago (1219+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " Southeast Asian countries have jointly established a national team-level esports competition system with unified structure and standards, marking a new step from regional cooperation toward the co-creation of a shared development ecosystem. According to the Vietnam Recreational and…...
Fourth livestream to bring safe food to consumers
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (971+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " The fourth edition of the 'Suc Song Hang Viet' (Vitality of Vietnamese Goods) showcase and livestream, themed "Food for Vietnamese Consumers, will run at 62 Trang Tien Street in Hanoi from April 3-5, in response to the Action Month for…...