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THE HANOI TIMES — With a thriving business landscape and a burgeoning economy, Hanoi gears up to recruit nearly 120,000 talented individuals during the second quarter of 2025. This initiative aligns with the city’s ambitious goal of generating 169,000 new employment opportunities throughout the year, as reported by the Hanoi Center for Employment Service, operating under the umbrella of the city’s Department of Home Affairs. Surging Demand for Talent across Key Sectors Hanoi-based job seekers actively participate in a career fair organized by Hai Ba Trung District. Photo: Tran Oanh/The Hanoi Times According to the center, as businesses accelerate their operations, the demand for a diverse range of talent is poised to surge across multiple industries during the upcoming quarter. Sectors leading the charge include manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, finance, and digital technology. The city’s business-friendly policies and economic stimulus measures have played a cataly...

The Hanoi Times — A vibrant tourism program was launched on the evening of March 4, coinciding with the Hai Ba Trung Temple Festival and the celebration of the recognition of the Hai Ba Trung Temple, Pagoda, and Communal House Complex in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District as a National Intangible Heritage site. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, presents the official decision recognizing the Hai Ba Trung Festival as National Intangible Heritage. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Dang Huong Giang, Director of Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, outlining the city’s tourism vision for 2025. She emphasized Hanoi’s plans to develop its tourism sector by celebrating its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. According to Giang, “In 2025, Hanoi will continue to evolve into a city that seamlessly merges its cultural heritage with modernity, embodying the values of ‘Cultured – Civilized – Modern.’ It will ...

The coastal and plain areas in the Northeast region are currently experiencing light rain, humidity, and scattered fog in the mornings and nights. In other parts of the Northeast, there is light rain with early morning fog and sunny afternoons. The highest temperature in this area ranges from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas reaching above 31 degrees Celsius. In the North Central region, there are showers and thunderstorms in some places at night, as well as scattered fog in the mornings. Other areas experience showers and thunderstorms in the evenings and nights, with the mountainous areas experiencing high heat. The highest temperature in the Southeast region is above 37 degrees Celsius. Weather forecast for different regions Northwest region: The weather forecast predicts rain in some places at night and sunny afternoons. The lowest temperature ranges from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, with some places dropping below 20 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatu...

During the final days of March, as Quy Nhon’s summer was approaching, a sudden rain shower accompanied by a cool breeze swept through the city, caused by a tropical depression. If you happen to visit Nguyen Trung Tin Street, Nguyen Van Cu Ward, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, and inquire about the signature dishes of the region, you will undoubtedly be introduced to the tantalizing tuna eyes braised with green pepper at the local restaurant, which is known to warm the hearts of its patrons. Chef Nguyen Quang Vu proudly presents his exquisite creation – tuna eyes braised with green pepper (Photo: Dinh Hoa). After a wait of approximately 30 to 40 minutes, the tuna eyes braised with green pepper are finally ready to be savored. Served in an eye-catching blue ceramic bowl, the dish is kept steaming hot throughout the meal. As the lid is lifted, one is greeted by a rush of hot steam and a heavenly aroma, guaranteeing a truly delightful dining experience. Nguyen Quang Vu, t...

The Visit Vietnam Year-Dien Bien 2024 and the Ban Flower Festival were launched at May 7 Park in the city on Saturday evening under the themes of ‘Glorious Dien Bien – Infinite Experiences’ and ‘Returning to the Land of Ban Flowers.’ The event attracted thousands of locals and visitors. These activities are part of a series of events planned to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese revolutionary army’s victory over French colonialists on May 7, 1954. Preliminary activities for the Ban Flower Festival were carried out three days prior to the official launch ceremony. During the opening ceremony, Tran Quoc Cuong, secretary of the provincial Party Committee, highlighted that 70 years ago, the Vietnamese revolutionary army defeated French colonial troops in a 56-day military campaign in Muong Thanh Valley, which is now Dien Bien Province. This victory directly resulted in the signing of the Geneva Accords, which ended the war and restored peace in Indochina. Dien Bien has ...

Among distinguished guests are National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang. Duong Van An, secretary of the provincial party Committee, attends the ceremony. Revolutionary veterans are among those invited to the event. Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony. The tourism year features 204 cultural, sports and tourism events, including 13 national-scale events hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Thousands converge on the main stage erected in Tien Thanh commune of Phan Thiet City to watch the ceremony. An art performance is staged at the opening ceremony. An international cuisine festival, a rowing and canoeing competition, and a national golf championship are expected to take place on this occasion. Visitors are eager to watch art performance at the ceremony. The post Vietnam National Tourism Year 2023 promotes green to...

Using torchlights and flashlights from mobile phones, participants at the main stage in front of the Municipal Youth Cultural House hold an exchange with delegates. Among the delegates are Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Ngoc Chau, Miss World Environment 2023 Nguyen Thanh Ha and Miss Earth 2020 Thai Thi Hoa The 2023. Speakers deliver the message of making power conservation a habit in life throughout the year, not just a day. On this occasion, the Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City launches a communication campaign on power saving by using power saving devices and renewable energy, tree planting, and using environmentally friendly products. Many hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and entertainment centres turn off lights for an hour in response to the Earth Hour 2023 campaign. In front of the Municipal Youth Cultural House, more than 500 flaming torches are lit to give light to a colorful street art performance. In response to Earth...

Hanoi plans to resume some entertainment and sports services at West Lake, which have been suspended for more than six years.   The space around the West Lake. Photo: Nghiem Binh The municipal People’s Committee has recently announced the draft of the “West Lake Management Regulation” for public comment, starting from March 22. According to the draft, 12 types of services would be allowed to operate on the surface of the West Lake, including tourist boats, cruises, canoes, water bicycles (daytime only); boating services (including kayaking, sup and traditional boating); windsurfing and sailing; and scuba diving. Hanoi will also promote other cultural services on the West Lake, such as water music performances, hot air ballooning and paragliding services, and the construction of a floating golf course. These planned services must be in compliance with strict environmental protection regulations, including wastewater management, lake surface cleaning, ecologica...