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International travel website Traveldudes has run an article suggesting top scuba diving destinations in Vietnam. Scuba diving is a great experience in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Traveltriangle) Scuba diving is a great experience in Vietnam as the country boasts a long coastline that stretches for thousands of kilometers, offering a diverse range of dive sites. Besides Vietnam’s waters are home to an incredible variety of marine species. Notably, the diving community here is warm, friendly and passionate, the travel website wrote. According to Traveldudes, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Con Dao are the best scuba diving spots in the country. Nha Trang is known for its colourful coral reefs, providing a backdrop for encounters with clownfish, angelfish, and butterfly fish. Mun Island and Hon Mun Marine Protected Area are some of the best dive sites in Nha Trang. Phu Quoc is an island paradise off the southwestern coast of Vietnam that beckons scuba diving … [Read more...] about Traveldudes suggests best places for scuba diving in Vietnam

Xoi Bat in Ho Chi Minh City was the only sticky rice eatery in Vietnam to be named amongst the 29 establishments to Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list. Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants and eateries which serve great food at moderate prices. A total of 103 restaurants and eateries in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including Xoi Bat, were honored by Michelin Guide on Tuesday. The Michelin Guide is world renowned guidebook which has been reviewing and recognizing exceptional restaurants around the world since 1900. Rising popularity Xoi Bat is owned by 28-year-old Huynh Phuc Thinh, who opened the sticky rice establishment in 2021 so that he could share his mother’s recipes with the world. “ Xôi (sticky rice) is a simple dish, but it always seemed special to me when my mother cooked it,” Thinh said. Situated at 8 Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Xoi Bat features a mere six tables. Yet despite its modest size, the eatery feeds dozens of … [Read more...] about Check out Vietnam’s only sticky rice eatery in Michelin Guide

The move boosts innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and recycling and to unlock new sources of sustainable financing. A new task force was launched by the Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) launched to promote innovation and catalyze investment in effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and pollution in Vietnam. In collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi and its Commercial Section - Innovation Norway, the Task Force held its first meeting to discuss new technologies for Deposit Return Systems (DRS). The NPAP Innovation and Financing Task Force -- co-chaired by the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Natural Science and Environment (MONRE) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste – brings together government agencies and domestic and international enterprises and organizations to boost innovative ideas and solutions to drive positive changes in plastic reduction, reuse and … [Read more...] about New task force promotes innovation, financing for plastic waste reduction in Vietnam

According to the UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study 2022, there has been a significant increase in the number of Vietnamese who are interested in finding out more about sustainable investing. Nine in 10 Vietnamese feel that financial institutions should provide better information about the benefits of sustainable investing, while 19 per cent of those surveyed are ready to consider sustainable investing if it matches their risk appetite. Recognising the gap in the market, UOB Vietnam has entered into a strategic partnership with UOBAM Vietnam to bring comprehensive sustainable investment solutions to customers. After the MoU signing ceremony at the end of November 2022, UOB Vietnam organised an event exclusively for priority customers on May 30. The event was held at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel, with more than 100 guests in attendance. Sharing the cooperation's strategic vision at the event, Paul Kim, head of the Personal Financial Services Division at UOB Vietnam, … [Read more...] about UOB Vietnam and UOBAM Vietnam launch sustainable investment solutions

Sweltering temperatures have hit various northern parts of Vietnam, leaving water in the Son La hydropower reservoir, the largest of its kind in the country, reaching critically low levels and thereby putting stress on power generation and supply as well as the livelihoods of local people. Over the past few days, during which the northwestern region saw temperatures nearly reach 40 degrees Celsius, the Son La and Lai Chau hydropower plants, located in the namesake provinces, respectively, were almost inactive. The record-low water levels of a downstream area of the Son La hydropower reservoir, the largest of its kind in Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre Mai Duc Tiep, who is in charge of the Son La hydropower plant’s operations team, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) news that the water levels in the dam hit record low in 13 years, below the dead-pool level of 175 meters. Six turbines at the plant, which had been operational during the previous extreme hot days, have … [Read more...] about Prolonged drought takes heavy toll on Vietnam’s largest hydropower reservoir

In a directive released Thursday on electricity saving, he warns that the power situation is challenging now and will remain so in the coming years with demand increasing. Economical and efficient use of electricity is the solution to ensuring energy security, the directive says. People should use energy-efficient electrical equipment, switch off electrical devices when leaving the room, only use air conditioners when absolutely necessary but setting them at not less than 26 degrees Celsius. People should avoid using incandescent light bulbs and install rooftop solar power systems. The country should reduce electricity use by 2% a year and power losses in transmission lines to less than 6% by 2025. By 2030 at least 50% of all office and residential buildings should use rooftop solar power. Only LED bulbs should be used in street lights by 2025. To achieve the goals, government agencies must coordinate with local power companies to develop electricity saving plans and … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM exhorts nation to save power

A table tennis match at ASEAN Para Games 12. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - As of 8:30 pm on July 8,  the Vietnamese delegation pocketed 66 gold, 56 silver, and 77 bronze medals, ranking third in the medal tally after Indonesia and Thailand at the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia. Although there is one more official competition day on June 9 at ASEAN Para Games 12, Vietnam is certain of the third place in the medal tally because it has left fourth-placed Malaysia far behind. Malaysia had won 46 gold, 38 silver and 29 bronze. On June 8, swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu bagged one more gold medal, one silver and one bronze, becoming the most successful Vietnamese female athlete at ASEAN Para Games 12 with a total five gold, one silver and one bronze medals. Vietnamese swimmers won 28 gold medals and 21 silver and 32 bronze in all at the event. Meanwhile, track-and-field athletes brought home 20 gold medals, 19 silver and 20 bronze, far exceeding the set goal of 13 gold … [Read more...] about ASEAN Para Games 12: Vietnam among top three in medal ranking

This collaboration aims to provide UOB Vietnam’s cardholders and Vietnam Airlines' Lotusmiles members with great travel benefits and access to exclusive offers and privileges. As the bank with the largest ASEAN consumer footprint and the top card issuer in the region, UOB aims to do right by customers wherever they are by offering deals and rewards for every lifestyle and life stage. The bank has continuously expanded its partnership ecosystem with established brands to offer its customers the very best deals that align with their preferences and desires. In Vietnam, UOB has a strong focus on establishing partnerships with industry leaders across key sectors such as travel, dining, and retail, which include Lazada, Shopee, Starbucks, CGV, Be, GrabFood, and top-notch restaurants to provide customers with the best deals and offers. Paul Kim, head of Personal Financial Services at UOB Vietnam shared, “Our partnership with Vietnam Airlines marks another milestone for us … [Read more...] about UOB Vietnam forms strategic partnership with Vietnam Airlines

Trinh Thi Bich Nhu (centre) shows her gold medal in the women’s 100m freestyle S6 race at the 12th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – The delegation of Vietnamese athletes with disabilities has obtained successes beyond expectations at the 12th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled to officially wrap up in Cambodia on late June 9. By the end of June 8, when competitions of most sports had completed, Vietnam gained 66 gold, 56 silver, and 77 bronze medals. These results helped Vietnam secure the third position on the medal standings, following Indonesia (153 gold medals) and Thailand (123) and much outperforming the fourth-placed Malaysia (46). These are encouraging results since before the Games started, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Nguyen Hong Minh, head of the Vietnamese delegation to the 12th ASEAN Para Games, had targeted only 50 - 55 gold medals and a place in the top four in the standings. The results at this year’s Games are … [Read more...] about Sources of pride for Vietnam at 12th ASEAN Para Games

A fruit festival will kick off in Ninh Son District in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam for the first time on June 16 in an attempt to woo local and international tourists. The two-day fruit fest will be held along a section of Anh Dung Street in Tay Son Town by the Ninh Son District administration in collaboration with Charm Group. As part of a series of unique and attractive sport, cultural and tourism activities in the province to respond to UNESCO’s recognition of the pottery art of Vietnam’s Cham ethnic group as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection, the fest is expected to delight visitors with a variety of local fruits. A ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate and the Ninh Thuan Grape – Wine Festival 2023 will be organized between June 13 and 18. To introduce the fruit-growing hub in Ninh Thuan Province, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper will team up with the Ninh Son District People’s Committee to hold a seminar themed “Ninh Son – Land for … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan ready to welcome tourists to first fruit festival