Thousands of local and foreign tourists flocked to Bùi Viện Walking Street in the popular backpacker area of HCM City’s District 1 as it officially welcomed walkers at its grand opening last night. … [Read more...] about Bùi Viện pedestrian street opens for tourists
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Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng
In traditional markets in Nam Trà My district, prized and valuable Ngoc Linh ginseng abounds. What eager customers don’t know is that the herb they buy might not be the real thing. … [Read more...] about Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng
APEC officials debate freer trade
Delegates at APEC’s Committee of Industry and Trade (CIT) meeting in HCM City. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan APEC’s Committee of Industry and Trade (CIT) on Friday continued its two-day meeting in HCM City. Marie Sherylyn D … [Read more...] about APEC officials debate freer trade
APEC discusses legal infrastructure
Delegates speak during the break of the APEC Economic Committee’s Friends of the Chair on Strengthening Economic and Legal Infrastructure (SELI) meeting. — VNS Photo Bo Xuan Hiep Strengthening economic and legal infrastructure can … [Read more...] about APEC discusses legal infrastructure
Luc Nam finds a fruitful niche
The villagers planted custard apples in their gardens because they liked the fruit, but over the last 30 years or so, it has found even greater favour as an economic staple. Custard apples are packed before being delivered to … [Read more...] about Luc Nam finds a fruitful niche