by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 6, 2024 | Lifestyle, Travel, Vietnam
A drone light show expected to set a Southeast Asian record is scheduled to take place by the side of Hotay (West Lake) in Hanoi on the eve of the Year of the Dragon on 9 February. The show, with the participation of 2,024 drones, will be organized by the People’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 4, 2024 | Vietnam, News, Travel
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) reports that in January 2024, the number of international visitors exceeded 1.5 million, a 10.3% increase compared to the previous month and a 73.6% increase year-on-year. This...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 28, 2024 | Economy, Environment, News, Technology, Vietnam
Fifteen companies from the United States, including semiconductors firms, have expressed interest in investing $8 billion in Vietnam’s clean energy infrastructure, US Undersecretary for Economic Growth and the Environment Jose Fernandez says. Vietnam is seeking...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 22, 2024 | Technology, News, Vietnam
Vietnam will launch its first-ever indigenous weather satellite early next year to provide early warnings against natural disasters. LOTUSat-1, which is being built with assistance from Japanese engineers, is expected to be completed in March, according to Le Xuan...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 21, 2024 | ASEAN, Indonesia, Travel, Vietnam
Southeast Asia shines in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Destinations 2024 list. Among the top destinations are Bali on the 2nd and Hanoi on the 4th spot. Also, Hoi An (9th), Bangkok (15th), and Phuket (18th) make it to the top 20. Travelers’ Choice Awards Best...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 20, 2024 | Business, Technology, Vietnam, Visions
After two years of implementing the National Strategy on Research, Development, and Application of AI, Vietnam has risen seven places in the global AI readiness index, ranking 55th out of 181 countries. The country has successfully created a conducive environment for...