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Laborers Lead the Way in Upskilling Phung Thi Hanh, a dedicated worker at the Hanoi Shirt Factory under Garment Corporation 10, embodies the spirit of continuous learning. Through her journey, she shared, “I actively sought out experiences and upgraded my skills by learning from my colleagues and practicing diligently every day. My hard work paid off as I witnessed a significant increase in my productivity. Within five months, the number of products I could sew surged from 200-300 to an impressive 700-800, and I even reached a remarkable tally of 1,400 products per day after just one year. This transformation propelled me to become the leading worker in my section.” Hanh’s insatiable curiosity drove her to explore other stages of the production line, equipping herself to take on any task. Her relentless efforts bore fruit, earning her a place among the factory’s most productive workers and a substantial monthly income of VND15 million. Workers at Honda Vietnam are catalysts f...

According to the website, Hoi An has a crime rate of 6.25, making it significantly lower compared to Lima Peru, which has the highest crime rate of 84.51. Smoky Mountains noted that for those traveling solo, feeling safe can make or break a tourist’s experience. “You shouldn’t have to worry about being pickpocketed, assaulted, kidnapped, or harmed during your trip. Luckily, there are an array of locations that have safety measures and precautions so that you can feel and be safe during your visit. Hoi An is one of those destinations,” it stressed. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that effortlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present. Photo: CTV/ Vietnam+ In addition, the ancient city is also considered to be one of the cheapest cities in Asia with an average cost for a tourist of less than US $800 per month. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that e...

On April 19, the head of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations chaired a conference at the central bridge point to connect with 52 bridge points at localities. More than 500 delegates participated and dozens of presentations were made on 6 key topics in various areas of work, mechanisms, and policies. Online meeting of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and 52 Unions of Friendship Organizations in provinces/cities (Photo: Dinh Hoa) At the meeting, local Unions were informed about the outcomes and plans to implement key tasks in 2024; solutions to strengthen the organizational structure, and improve the staff quality and operational efficiency of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations system. Representatives of local Union leaders highly commended the organization of the virtual conference. They view this as a timely information channel on guidelines for implementing people-to-people diplomacy tasks to localities, fostering unity in the syste...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22) notable headlines Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Quang Ninh aims to become international tourism hub Vietnam wins two more 2024 Paris Olympics spots Factors influencing Vietnam’s FMCG market HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations Acting President expresses gratitude to contributors to Dien Bien Phu Victory Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Vietnam Book Day Two Vietnamese airports named in world’s top 100 Vietnamese furniture products introduced at Milan Design Week Photo: VOV Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by about 6.5% this year based on numerous potentials, significant foreign direct investment, and ongoing efforts to improve the business environment and infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Vietnam will have many opportunities fr...

“Notwithstanding the country’s war wounds, Vietnam thrives with youthful vitality; its paddy fields and floating marketplaces only add to its attraction”, according to a post on Travel.com. Stunning natural beauty and deep history, accessible through numerous historical monuments and a vibrant culture, make this country one of the best in Southeast Asia, the website added. Photo: Life of Doing Ha Noi’s Pho noodles, the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, the caves of Phong Nha, and the Mekong River are just a few of Vietnam’s many tourist attractions, it highlighted. The magazine mentioned limestone islands with unique shapes in Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, and charming rivers in the Mekong Delta region, saying that these are just a few of the many tourist attractions in the Southeast Asian nation. Not only possessing natural beauty, but Vietnam also attracts tourists through architectural works with century-old historical and cultural ...

The  Old Quarter is a charming place that visitors are keen to explore whenever they come to the city. In the past, the Old Quater comprised 36 guilds with each guld specialising in a specific type of hand-made products. Despite the quick tempo of life, local people say it’s worth living in the Old Quarter. Inside deep alleys is a quiet life which is quite different from the busy atmosphere found in urban areas. Tofu made from soy beans is one of the favourite dishes of Hanoians. in the photo, a trader prepares tofu in Thanh Ha market. Bún Chả (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) is one the local dishes foreigners should try when they come to Hanoi, accoding to international media, A trader is busy at work at Dong Xuan market, the largest wholesale market in the capital city. A midday break for a seafood seller at Dong Xuan market A traditional motorbike taxi driver in the Old Quarter ...

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperates with the People’s Navy to organize an overseas Vietnamese delegation to visit the military and people on the Spratly Islands. Before the trip, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh met the delegation. During the meeting, he said the trip aimed to bring overseas Vietnamese to Truong Sa to see with their own eyes the daily life of the people and soldiers who guard the country’s islands. He emphasized that the delegates would bring with them a noble mission: showing the expat comminity’s affection for the people and soldiers on remote islands and bringing back their message to the overseas community. He wished the delegates good health and a safe trip. He hoped the trip would offer opportunities to communicate with people in Truong Sa and have a good time exploring the island so that when they get home, they can tell their experience to the Vietnamese community in the Ne...

Photo Hanoi’23 Biennale, which gathers more than 100 Vietnamese and international photographers, curators and photography experts, officially opened on April 21 in Hanoi. Biennale is a very popular term in the international art world, referring to periodic art exhibitions and exchanges. In recent years, many Vietnamese artists have been invited to participate in international biennales. This is the first time that the French Institute in Vietnam, in cooperation with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and many partners, has introduced this model in the capital. Accordingly, Biennale Photo Hanoi’23 will take place in Hanoi until June 3, with a variety of activities such as exhibitions, talkshows, and photography workshops.  Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports Do Dinh Hong speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times Do Dinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, affirmed that this is a major event in ...