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Vehicles can easily move on usually-busy two-way streets. Compared to normal days, the traffic moving towards the capital’s gateways is heavy, although there is no signs of severe congestion. A long line of vehicles waits at a green light on Nguyen Trai street. A traffic police officer arrives early on Trieu Khuc street in order to guide the flow of traffic. The Nguyen Xien-Nguyen Trai intersection is slightly crowded, with vehicles able to move at a slow pace. Vehicles only clog up the area as cars and motorbikes wait for the light to turn green. During rush hour this morning, the majority of vehicles move at a snail’s pace on Nguyen Trai street. The same situation can be seen on Truong Chinh street. There are no traffic jams reported on Kham Thien, Ton Duc Thang, and Chua Boc streets. On the first working day of the new year, clear streets means no stress and a less tiring envi...

Con Dao is named in the list of among 16 best island vacations in the world (Photo: chinhphu.vn) According to the publication, in its location off the nation’s southern coast, Con Dao is a small island with very little commercial development. “With this, the beaches are quiet and the few resort options allow for a special retreat,” says Condé Nast Traveler. The article noted that the beaches are typically long with soft sand, making them perfect for light water sports like SUP and kayaking. Condé Nast Traveler stated that the downtown area boasts a quaint seaside atmosphere with small restaurants, whilst there are also plenty of historical connections for visitors to explore. According to the magazine, a visit in August can allow holiday goers to have the chance to watch turtles hatch. “Stay through the morning when the turtle sanctuary supports the release of the hatchlings and watch them find their way to the big blue sea,” it suggested. From those visitors interes...

Cow fighting is one of the most exciting cultural activities that take place during Tet. According to a local member of the ethnic group, each cow competing in the event costs between VND10 million and VND100 million. Most notably, the Khen is always played by Mong men during New Year celebrations. It expresses love, community, and nature, as well as contacting the world of the dead. Young Mong men enjoy playing the Khen and dancing to show off their strength, sensibility, and skills. The Mong ethnic people enjoy visiting their relatives and friends, thereby extending Tet greetings. Cooking Banh Giay together represents an indispensable part of the customs of the Mong ethnic people every Tet. The new-year meal with the Mong people is very warm, featuring plenty of traditional dishes such as men men, sticky rice, banh day, and pork. Family members gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous ne...

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...