2023 PAPI shows progress in citizen perceptions on local anti-corruption efforts, e-governance

Hanoi: The 15th Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) report was announced on April 2, showing progress in citizen perceptions on local anti-corruption efforts and e-governance but a backsliding in transparency in 20…

Duong Lam ancient village charms visitors with farm experiences

Hanoi: Farm experience is currently one of the tourism products attracting many foreign visitors to the ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi’s outskirt district of Son Tay, where many ancient features are still preserved.

In addition to walking arou…

‘Net-zero tours’ promote sustainable tourism

Hanoi: The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, slated to take place from April 11-14 under the theme “Vietnam tourism – Green transition for sustainable development,” is said to closely follow a new global trend of “Net zero tours” wh…

Vietnam’s beaches appeal to Korean tourists: Agoda

HCM City: Tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are falling for Vietnam’s beaches with stark soft sand and crystal azure water, online travel platform Agoda said on April 2.

Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, boasting stunning beaches, high…

Binh Thuan targets to welcome over 9.5 million visitors in 2024

Binh Thuan: The south central province of Binh Thuan has set a target of welcoming over 9.5 million visitors, including 320,000 foreign arrivals, with a total tourism revenue of 25 trillion VND (1 billion USD).

The Binh Thuan Tourism Association and …

Party leader’s instructions on clean, strong leadership building applauded

Hanoi: Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong recently demanded preventing those persons committing any of certain shortcomings from entering the 14th Party Central Committee, which many Party members considered essential to building a clean and str…

Deputy PM attends Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard University

Washington DC: Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai is leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 2024 Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme (VELP) held at Harvard University in Boston, the US, from April 1-3.

In his opening remarks, Khai emphasise…