A cooling dessert for sweltering summer days
Traditionally a sweet soup with cubes of jelly from China, the dessert has been adjusted with various ingredients to suit the local tastes of Vietnamese cuisine.
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Domestic health declaration for Covid-19 no longer required across Vietnam
The temporary abolishment of this requirement is the latest move in Vietnam’s attempt to live with the virus.
Vietnam retailers team up to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags
A 2025 target has been set for shopping centres and supermarkets to only use environmentally friendly plastic bags and packaging.
Hanoi confident in decision to send unvaccinated children back to school
An official noted that Hanoi has gone past its outbreak peak, with a daily increase of a fraction of the peak reached in March.
Five major cities in Vietnam to limit use of motorbikes after 2030
Technology will be applied in traffic management to reduce congestion and pollution, with the objective of having traffic jams that last no longer than 30 minutes.
Hundreds of health workers in Ho Chi Minh City quit due to low pay
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Karaoke, bars, massage venues in Hanoi to reopen
The venues must ensure Covid-19 prevention and control measures as per health authority guidelines and advise customers with suspected symptoms to avoid using the services.
Vietnam reaches mutual recognition of ‘Covid vaccine passports’ with 17 countries: Spokesperson
Vietnam has completely reopened international tourism activities since March 15, 2022, and foreign tourists can travel to the country without the need for vaccine certificates or…
Reopening of tourism this month offers hope to Vietnam businesses
Before the Covid-19 pandemic occurred, Vietnam's tourism industry welcomed over 18 million international visitors and served 85 million domestic tourists in 2019.
Vietnam waives entry requirements for citizens from 13 countries as tourism reopens
The waivers will last for three years, starting from March 15, 2022 to March 14, 2025, and an extension could be tabled in line with Vietnamese laws.