Day: December 27, 2023

Philippines confirms safety of sailors captured by Houthi force

Hanoi: The 17 Filipino seafarers taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in November remain safe, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed.

They were allowed to contact their families and said they are safe onboard the ship, …

Vietnam’s tourism shows strong recovery in 2023

Hanoi: 2023 is a successful year for tourism sector with a large number of visitors and enhanced reputation in the world arena, according to insiders.

The goal for foreign arrivals in 2023 was adjusted from 8 million to 12.5-13 million right after 10…

Ninh Binh-Trang An Festival 2023 opens

Ninh Binh: The Ninh Binh-Trang An Festival 2023 theme “Colours of heritage convergence and spreading” was opened at the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – a UNESCO-recognised world cultural and natural heritage, in the northern province of Ninh Binh …

Conference connects OVs with localities, businesses

Hai Phong: A conference seeking ways to promote resources of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and connect localities and businesses was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on December 27.

The event attracted the participation of Deputy Prime Ministe…

Upgraded Vietnamese-funded hospital inaugurated in Laos

Vientiane: A ceremony was held on December 27 in Xaysomboun province, Laos, to inaugurate and hand over the upgraded Xaysomboun hospital – a gift from the Government of Vietnam to Laos.

The upgrade started in February 2021 with a total investment of …