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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 30) notable headlines Vietnam’s FDI projected to reap up to 38 bln USD in 2023 Cold wave grips northern Vietnam before drizzling rain falls 2023 a promising year for tourism: official High lunar New Year shopping and travel demand fuels CPI in January Spring festivals observed throughout the country Vietnamese artist marks Lunar New Year with thousands of carved cats ​ Vietnam attends fifth International Conference For World Balance Seminar spotlights Vietnam – Canada cooperation in five decades CIEM sketches out Vietnam’s 2023 economic scenarios Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors (Photo: VNA) Vietnam’s FDI projected to reap up to 38 bln USD in 2023 According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), Vietnam is likely to attract 36-38 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023. The figure was nearly 22.4 billion USD in 2022. Deputy Director of t...

Marking the end of the Lunar New Year holiday, on the morning of the 7th day of Lunar New Year (January 28), Hue Monuments Conservation Center held a ceremony to lower the Neu pole and open the seal to greet the new year at The Mieu Temple and Trieu Mieu Temple – Imperial City. According to Director of the Hue Relics Preservation Centre Hoang Viet Trung, under the Nguyen Dynasty, the rituals marked the end of the Lunar New Year holiday and the start of work and normal activities. Photo courtesy of the centre The Neu pole was erected on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, marking the beginning of Tet. It coincides with the day when the Kitchen Gods are believed to ride a carp to Heaven to report on events from the past year. Photo courtesy of the centre During 143 years of its reign (1802 – 1945), the Nguyen Dynasty held an annual ceremony to plant the Neu at the Imperial Citadel. Photo courtesy of the centre The pole carried ritual items on its...

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 29) notable headlines Quang Ninh: Cross-border trading with China resumed after Tet Hanoi in the world’s top three culinary destinations: Tripadvisor Intertwined opportunities, challenges for Vietnam’s economy in 2023 Supermarkets, traditonal markets gradually resume normal operations amid abundant supply AFC praises Park Hang-seo’s “lasting legacy” in Vietnamese football Authorities to boost implementation of OV-related tasks: official Mekong Delta – An ideal destination for foreign visitors Authorities to boost implementation of OV-related tasks: official Hoi An among 25 best cities of the world in 2022: Travel + Leisure Export and import via Bac Luan 2 Bridge and pontoon bridge Km3+4 Hai Yen of the Mong Cai International Border Gate in northern Quang Ninh province resumed on January 28. Quang Ninh: Cross-border trading with China resumed after Tet Export and import via Bac Luan 2 Bridge and pontoon bridge Km3+4 Hai Yen of the ...

Lucky money giveaway is a long-standing practice that represents “mung tuoi” or “li xi”, literally meaning “congratulation on a new age”. According to the book “Viet Nam phong tuc” (Vietnamese customs) by scholar Phan Ke Binh (1875 – 1921), after worshipping ancestors, descendants offer lucky money and bow twice to their grandparents and parents. In return, the seniors also give several coins as lucky money to their children. In the country, lucky money giveaway is a custom at the start of a lunar new year. People often put the money in a red envelope, which is meant to pray for good luck and drive away evil spirits. The practice is also intended to wish small children good growth and learning success and the elderly, longevity and good health. Given its meaning, lucky money giveaway has long been a cultural identity of Vietnamese people once Tet arrives. The post Lucky money giveaway – an exchange of best New Year wishes appeared first on Vietexplorer.co...

Overseas Vietnamese people across continents have celebrated the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in a warm atmosphere in line with Vietnamese traditions. Despite being away from Vietnam, overseas Vietnamese still replicate the charms of the season. Vietnamese people in the US make “banh chung” or square glutinous rice cake for the traditional Tet holiday of the nation. “Banh chung” is made of sticky rice, pork, and mung bean wrapped inside a special leaf called “dong” and boiled for about 12 hours. Photo: Dich Vu Vietnamese IT engineers celebrate the traditional New Year in Japan. Photo: FPT Consulate General and the Vietnamese community in 4 southern Laos provinces celebrate Tet 2023. Lucky money giveaway is a long-standing practice that represents “mung tuoi” or “li xi”, literally meaning “congratulation on a new age”. Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper Vietnamese people in Australia actively organize activities to celebrate Vietnamese traditional T...

Table of Contents Giao Thuy rolls Nam Dinh Gai Cake Xiu Pao Longan cake Siu Chau Candy Mung bean pudding Dragon Market Banana Giao Thuy rolls Giao Thuy roll has long been a famous and typical dish of Nam Dinh. Ingredients are carefully selected to ensure freshness and delicious taste. In particular, the pork skin must be cleaned, manually sliced, and mixed with garlic and chili to create a rich flavor. When people eat Giao Thuy rolls, they usually eat them with fig leaves, add some herbs, and dip them in fish sauce or chili sauce. It has a sweet and savory taste. The acrid taste of herbs and cloves will make them just want to eat more. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn Nam Dinh Gai Cake Gai cake is a rustic but sweet gift that visitors should try at least once. The filling of this dish is a mixture of green beans, peanuts, lotus, coconut, and meat. These ingredients have created a harmonious whole with the aroma of rice, the sweetness of lotus, and coconut. ...

Thai Hai eco-ethnic stilt village conservation zone is located in My Hao hamlet, Thinh Duc commune, Thai Nguyen. It is divided into several areas which include the conservation area, food court, resort area, entertainment area, and event area. This reserve is like a green oasis with a quiet space and the atmosphere of a traditional village. It can be said that this place is an ideal destination for those who want to rest. Photo: vanhoadantoc.edu.vn Thai Hai Village was established nearly 10 years ago by the village head – Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai. The original purpose of the establishment was to preserve the traditional culture of the Tay people, not for tourism purposes. This place has only started tourist activities a few years ago, but it has gradually become a popular tourist destination in Thai Nguyen. Photo: moitruongdulich.vn More than 30 stilt houses were disassembled and transported from the Dinh Hoa area, Thai Nguyen. After the transportation process, the...