When my oldest brother decided to share his land inheritance, a keepsake from our father, my younger sister and I insisted that he keep it for himself. I believe inheritance conflicts only arise in families where the bond between siblings is weaker than money, leading to envy and resentment. In …
Read More »Philippines spends $1.2B on Vietnamese rice in H1
Rice was the Vietnamese product with the highest export value to Philippines in the first six months of 2024, with a turnover of $1.2 billion, up 41% over the same period last year. Vietnamese rice has been leading the market in the Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice export partner for many …
Read More »Textile-garment exports exceed $4 billion in July
Việt Nam earned US$4.29 billion from exporting textile and garment products in July, up 12.4% from the same period last year. In the first month 2024, the garment sector’s exports have exceeded the $4 billion mark, the highest figure since August, 2022. – VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam earned US$4.29 …
Read More »Beyond borders: the global rise of Vietnamese street food
Vietnamese expats are introducing global travelers to popular street foods such as vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste, sugarcane juice and salt coffee, receiving a positive reception. Here are four Vietnamese food spots abroad that have attracted attention, as featured on social media. Vermicelli with fried tofu and fermented shrimp paste …
Read More »There are certain things Hoi An should fix to deserve being one of world’s best cities
I am happy to hear Hoi An was voted one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but the way of doing tourism there is not really good. According to the annual World’s Best Awards announced in July by American travel magazine Travel & Leisure, Hoi An ranked fourth in the …
Read More »Travel experiences in Singapore to gain insight into local culture
Traveling back in time at the “pink diamond” museum and savoring fine cuisine in a Peranakan paradise are among experiences in Singapore for gaining understanding of local culture. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has suggested four unique experiences for tourists to learn about the lives of local people in Singapore—experiences that …
Read More »Hưng Yên longan festival week 2024 kicks off
The event, organised by the People’s Committee of Hưng Yên Province, was inaugurated on the evening of August 9 in Văn Giang District, Hưng Yên Province. The festival will run from August 9 to 11. Locals and tourists visit the stalls at the Hưng Yên Longan Festival Week 2024. …
Read More »Positive signs for Việt Nam’s wood exports amidst challenges
Việt Nam’s wood industry has recorded positive signs with significant increases in the export of key products despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, according to the Q3 meeting on wood processing and export held in the southern province of Bình Dương on August 9. Processing wood for export. — VNA/VNS Photo …
Read More »Startup, innovation – key drivers for country’s development: NA Vice Chairman
Startup and innovation are important driving forces for the country’s development in the new period, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyễn Đức Hải has said. Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyễn Đức Hải speaks at a meeting with young entrepreneurs with outstanding startup results in 2024 …
Read More »Bình Định is well-positioned to develop a carbon credit market: minister
With a forest coverage of 58 per cent, Bình Định has favourable conditions to establish and develop a carbon credit market, enabling local businesses to obtain green certifications for production and export. Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên (right) speaks at the working session. — VNA/VNS Photo …
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