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Demand for fresh foods increases ahead of the Ram Thang Gieng (the first full moon of the lunar year) as usual, but market prices have barely changed. The upcoming celebration of Ram Thang Gieng (the full moon of the first lunar month) marks a strong increase in demand for fresh food in the market, but prices have remained stable. People buy fruits at a traditional market in Hanoi to prepare dishes for the celebration of the first full moon in the lunar year. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times The first full moon of the lunar year falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. On that day, Vietnamese prepare some dishes in honor of the gods, Buddha, and ancestors, and pray for the happiness, luck, and prosperity of their relatives. In 2023, Ram Thang Gieng falls on January 4. Given such meaning,  demand for fresh and good quality food before and during the day tends to increase. In 2023, however, prices for raw and fresh foods are virtually unchanged … [Read more...] about Food prices rise slightly ahead of first full moon

Authorities in the northern city of Haiphong today, February 2, started construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge crossing the Da Bach River that connects the city's Thuy Nguyen District with Dong Trieu Town in Quang Ninh Province. Construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge crossing the Da Bach River starts in Haiphong City on February 2 The 840-metre-long, 12-metre-wide bridge project will be carried out at the same time as the expansion of Provincial Road 352 to 12 metres in width and 14 kilometres in length. The two projects are estimated to cost over VND 1.32 trillion. The investment will be taken from the local government budgets with over VND1.32 trillion from Haiphong and over VND12 billion from Quang Ninh. A sketch of the bridge project The projects are expected to be completed by December 2024. Lai Xuan Bridge will replace the Lai Xuan ferry service, connecting national highways 18 and 10 in Haiphong and Quang Ninh. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Construction work starts on Haiphong – Quang Ninh bridge

By 2025, the Ministry of Information and Communications expected Vietnam to have 80,000 digital tech firms, meeting at least 50% of digital tech and services from state agencies. Vietnam aims for the digital technology industry to lead the implementation of Industry 4.0 in the country, with revenue growth 2.5 times higher than the overall GDP expansion rate. ICT to help Vietnam realize the digitalization process. File photo The target was revealed in the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)’s directive for information and communication technology (ICT) development in 2023 and the 2024-2025 period. "Digital technology focused on design, creation, and manufacturing in Vietnam is the main industrial sector driving the nation's industrialization and modernization, contributing to greater digitalization capability and shaping a digital country," the MIC stated. Under the plan, the ministry expected revenue from the ICT sector would hit US$165 … [Read more...] about Digital technology to spearhead Vietnam’s drive for Industry 4.0

Dao Van Chieu, from the north-central province of Thanh Hoa, said that he received a call on Monday, his first day back in the city after a visit to his hometown for Tet . "They offered me a job listening to music and liking songs on an online music site for VND10,000 (43 cents) per song," Chieu said. Despite having previously read warnings about online tricksters, he still tried out the gig as a way to investigate and possibly warn other people of the scam. "They actually paid me VND10,000," Chieu said, "then they tempted me to send in money for high commission. The online group they established had attracted nearly 4,000 members." As soon as he joined the group, his phone began receiving a relentless flow of chat notifications. Every time someone completed a task, they would send a message to the group. "Receiving hundreds of messages means hundreds of people believed in the system and had completed the tasks," Chieu said. "Among them, many might have been deceived." … [Read more...] about Hundreds fall for post-Tet online scams

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Mai Son said the Tay Yen Tu tourism complex, located on the path of propagating the Dharma of the founders of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhist sect, holds a special position for developing cultural, spiritual, ecological, and relaxation tourism. Given this, Bac Giang is developing a tourism space here and working with nearby Quang Ninh and Hai Duong provinces to compile a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac landscape complex as world heritage. The recognition will help promote tourism as well as economic, cultural, and social development in the region, the official noted. The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival and the Bac Giang Culture - Tourism Week feature 15 main activities and a wide range of cultural, sport, and tourism events, which will be held in Son Dong, Yen Dung, Luc Nam, and Luc Ngan districts from now to February 6. Notably, a procession of the set of … [Read more...] about Bac Giang opens Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival, Culture – Tourism Week

A sudden gas cylinder explosion occurred on a ship which was being repaired in the northern province of Quang Ninh, injuring eight workers. The incident occurred at around 8:45 am this morning when the vessel Oriental Glory was being repaired at Nosco Shipyard. The ship belongs to the Hanoi-based Phuong Dong Shipping and Trading JS Company. The ship where the incident happened The gas cylinder explosion affected eight workers from Nosco ShipYard aged between 34 and 47. Right after the incident Cao Tuong Huy, the Managing Chairman of the Quang Ninh People’s Committee instructed local concerned agencies to investigate the cause of the explosion. The eight victims are being treated at Vietnam-Thuy Dien Hospital. … [Read more...] about Gas cylinder explodes on ship in Quang Ninh, injuring eight

Pineapple processing at Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries. — VNA/VNS Photo Thuy Dung Due to their similar geographical features and advantages, the Viet Nam and the Netherlands have increased their sustainable development partnership in agriculture, water management, and climate change adaptation, said Ambassador of the Netherlands to Viet Nam Kees van Baar. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries, the diplomat told Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review). Close co-operation between the two sides has resulted in new visions and the blooming of business cooperation, with a growing number of the Netherlands' companies doing business and investing in Viet Nam. The Netherlands is the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Netherlands eye further cooperation in sustainable development

During a volleyball game broadcast on South Korea's KBSS Tuesday, South Korean volleyballer Lee Da-hyeon celebrated a point by dancing to the tune of "See Tinh." Kim Yeon-koung, South Korea’s top volleyballer, then joined in by imitating some of Lee’s moves. A video of the pair has garnered 37 million views on KBSSport’s TikTok account thanks to the comedic rapport between the two athletes. In May last year, Lee Seung-hoon from famous K-pop boy band Winner uploaded a clip of him dancing to "See Tinh" on TikTok that attracted 5 million views. A month later, Sunwoo of The Boyz and Shindong of Super Junior did the same thing. In late 2022, during a show in Vietnam, K-pop boy band BLANK2Y complimented the song for its catchiness. The group said they first heard it on TikTok. The song has also become popular on Douyin, a Chinese version of TikTok, which is home to millions of videos of people dancing to it. Actress Zhu Xudan danced to the song on a TV show in September last … [Read more...] about Vietnamese tune goes viral in South Korea, China

The package up for bidding is worth VND35.23 trillion ($1.5 billion), and project investor Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that the goal is to find a contractor before May. ACV Deputy General Director Do Tat Binh said the package for the construction of the airport’s passenger terminal – including its design, build and installation of equipment – will be up for bidding until March 28. ACV will hold a pre-bid conference next week to survey the opinions of interested bidders. After receiving applications, ACV will select a contractor and negotiate the contract before April 30. This is the second bidding invitation launched by ACV for the project. In September 2022, ACV opened the first bidding application period through November 30. But only the consortium Conteccons - Vinaconex - Centra - Phuc Hung Holdings - REE - Hoa Binh - HAWEE applied. The application did not meet the requirements, so the bid was canceled. Binh said the contractor must have the … [Read more...] about New bidding launched to find Long Thanh airport builder

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Investors and contractors have been told to strictly uphold traffic safety, and occupational safety and health measures at transport infrastructure construction projects, according to a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Transport . “Contractors are allowed to begin construction work only after their occupational safety and health measures are approved,” said Directive No.01/CT-BGTVT. The inspection of the implementation of approved measures must also be strengthened with timely supplements or adjustments when needed, it said. Construction contractors must be suspended if there are any signs of violations in traffic safety, occupation safety and health, it said. Noting that despite progress made and improved workplaces for construction workers, the ministry said there were still limitations that led to occupational accidents. It said the main reason was a lack of awareness from investors/project management … [Read more...] about Ministry of Transport urges stricter safety compliance on construction sites