VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam’s economy is forecast to accelerate over the next 12 months as global demand picks up and the country gradually resolves its domestic challenges.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently added Cat Tien National Park in southern Vietnam to its Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, making it the 72nd in the world and the second in Vietnam to achieve the distinction.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance atthe 15th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions in China’s Dailian city next week will bring opportunities for Vietnam’s economic integration, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai.

Na Su village in Cha Nua commune, Nam Po district, Dien Bien province is home to the white Thai ethnic people, with nearly 140 households and over 600 residents. Local authorities and the people of Na Su have collaborated to develop the first community-based tourism model in Nam Po.

Nho Quan district in the northern province of Ninh Binh, home to a large Muong ethnic population, has launched "Muong Tours" to attract more visitors. This initiative, led by the Thien Ha Cave Eco-Tourism Management Board and the Ninh Binh Provincial Travel Association, highlights the region's tourism potential.

Vietnam Airlines has been ranked among the top five airlines with the highest on-time performance (OTP) in Asia-Pacific, according to a report released by the London-based aviation analytics company Cirium in May.

There is ample room to promote trade between Vietnam and Russia’s Far East, head of the Vietnam Trade Office Branch in the Far East region Nguyen Hong Thanh has said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Renowned for its 36 vibrant streets filled with vendors, Hanoi Old Quarter is a cherished destination for international visitors. A captivating walking tour to discover the communal houses of Hanoi Old Quarter is attracting visitors to the capital city.

Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago is entering a new historical era of construction and development. The archipelago is ready to defend the Fatherland’s sovereignty over the sacred seas and islands.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 18 exported two tonnes of green-peel elephant mango (Mangifera Indica) to Australia and the US.

On March 1, 2001, Vietnam and the Russian Federation establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. On June 16, 1994, they sign the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations. To date, the traditional Vietnam-Russia friendship relationship has developed extensively in all areas and continues to be strengthened and enhanced.

The North-South corridor expressway, running from Huu Nghi border gate to Ca Mau, is 2,063 km long as designed. As of May 2024, a total of 1,187 km have been put into operation, 861 km are under construction, and the remaining 15 km are under preparation for investment.

Pristine white salt mounds and busy farmers on the salt fields are familiar scene in Ninh Thuan, where the traditional salt-making profession has existed for over a century.

Vietnam has brought to the annual festival of consulates general in France a showcase of her tourism destinations, traditional paintings and musical instruments. The showcase has left an enticing impression on visitors.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was named the world’s 97th smartest city, moving up three places from its ranking in 2023, according to the 2024 Smart City Index.

Thirteen Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2024 released by the Times Higher Education (THE) on June 12.

Recently, in addition to improving service quality and restructuring models, retail systems have continuously increased the number of their stores and supermarkets in Vietnam, showing that the domestic retail market still has an ample room for development.

The “Technology with Heart” award, the first of its kind in Vietnam to honour photos and video clips capturing how technology intertwines with life, has attracted over 800 works from more than 318 authors since its launch in January. The award ceremony was held at the Vietnam News Agency headquarters in Hanoi on June 5.