by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 10, 2024 | China, News, Technology, Vietnam
The Vietnamese government has decided to prioritize the construction of two high-speed railroad lines in the north before 2030, including one connecting with China. They are the Hanoi – Lang Son line, which will extend to the Chinese border, and a line...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 29, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, News
Vietnam’s GDP grew by 5.66% in the first quarter, the highest rate for the period since 2020, according to the General Statistics Office. Industry and construction grew at 6.28% and accounted for 35.7% of the GDP. Following close behind was the services sector...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 28, 2024 | Vietnam, Environment, News, Travel
Vietnam’s picturesque Hoi An is pioneering a novel waste management initiative that charges households and businesses for waste disposal based on the volume of trash they produce. Every month, residents on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street receive 16 ten-liter trash...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 25, 2024 | Vietnam, Education, Lifestyle, News
Vietnam is among the top five countries when it comes to the number of newly opened international schools, with a 5% increase in two years. According to ISC Research, India is topping the list with a 10% growth from 2022 to 923 schools, followed by the United Arab...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Lifestyle, Travel
The ancient city of Hoi An has been named “Asia’s Best Corporate Retreat Destination” at this year’s World MICE Awards ceremony in Germany. It beat Bali (Indonesia), Jaipur (India), Kyoto (Japan), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Siem Reap...
