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Vietnam’s government bond auctions in March 2025 witnessed remarkable success, raising 65.3 trillion VND (over 2.5 billion USD), reflecting a significant 124% surge compared to February. This impressive achievement is a strong testament to investors’ unwavering confidence in the country’s financial stability and prospects. Demonstrating the effectiveness of the State Treasury’s strategies, the first quarter of 2025 saw a mobilization of 110.4 trillion VND, inching closer to the Q1 issuance target with 99.5% achievement and marking a solid start towards the full-year plan, with 22.1% already accomplished. The bond issuance in March covered a diverse range of maturities, including 5, 10, 15, and 30 years, with the 10-year bonds taking center stage. These bonds accounted for a substantial 92.6% of the total issuance, translating to 60.523 trillion VND and showcasing their dominance in the market. An illustrative image depicting stacks of coins and a bar graph, symbolizing financ...

THE HANOI TIMES — Thai Nguyen, a northern province neighboring Hanoi, is a hidden gem boasting a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and a renowned tea-growing region with untapped potential for tourism. With improved connectivity to Hanoi, this region is poised to become a must-visit destination. Just a short drive from Hanoi’s bustling city center, Thai Nguyen Province beckons visitors with its serene tea hills, picturesque scenery, and vibrant ethnic minority traditions. However, this hidden gem remains relatively undiscovered. Long Coc Tea Hill, Thai Nguyen: An Idyllic Tea Harvest Scene. Photo: Thai Nguyen Tourism Information Center Unveiling a Gemstone Near Hanoi Recognizing its untapped potential, Thai Nguyen has embarked on a journey to promote its diverse attractions. A recent conference, “Promoting and Advertising Thai Nguyen Tourism in Hanoi,” showcased the region’s tea culture and scenic beauty, organized by the Thai Nguyen Department of Culture, Sports...

Located 125 kilometers away from the summer capital Srinagar, the enchanting Gurez valley and its adjoining Tehsil Tulail are known for their vast potential in growing high-quality and delectable potatoes. Thanks to the valley’s cold climatic conditions and the nutrient-rich soil, Gurez is already a prodigious producer of potatoes. However, the valley’s unique conditions also make it ideal for growing potato seeds, adding to its allure and making it a prime destination for potato lovers. But Gurez is more than just a place for agriculture. Its beauty and stories are steeped in history and legend, making it a favourite destination for those seeking to explore the unknown. The valley has been a bastion of growing quality potatoes for generations, and it is believed that the tough terrain kept the valley mostly closed from the rest of the world during the winter months, making potatoes the lone source of stable food crop of the valley. The Mountain Agriculture Research & ...

This was the first Vietnamese teaching course at the university after a 15-year hiatus. The girl, named Ton Nu Tuong Vy, has traveled to 36 countries and territories worldwide to learn about the education, culture, and daily life of local residents. Different reasons to love Vietnamese The Vietnamese language course at UNC was organized in the framework of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program, which lasts for nine months. As it was an optional subject, students channeled great effort into their studies. In Vy’s class, there were mainly Vietnamese Americans, together with two native students with various reasons to learn Vietnamese. One of them had a Vietnamese friend and wanted to understand her friend better.  Another student’s grandmother is Vietnamese but she could not understand what her grandmother said. Due to her love for her late grandmother, she wanted to learn Vietnamese as a way to connect with her origin. “Although she is a unique stude...

A project displayed at the exhibition themed “The Gardeners” in Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the VCCA Australian State official David Hurley arrives in Hanoi Australian Governor-General David Hurley arrived in Hanoi on March 3 to begin his four-day State visit to Vietnam on the invite of President Vo Van Thuong. The Australian official is the first national guest that President Thuong receives on his new position and also the first State leader that comes to Vietnam in 2023. The Australian official will meet Vietnam’s top leaders, including President Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assemby Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue during his time in Vietnam, and tour Australian facilities in the country. In 2023, Vietnam and Australia will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of their diplomatic relations. Vietnam-South Korea seek further cooperation in agriculture The Republic of Korea expects the Vietnamese Government to further facilitate bilateral tradi...

Organised by national carrier Vietnam Airlines’ in-flight magazine Heritage since 2013, the contest aims to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and natural values of Vietnam. Photographers are encouraged to send their photos of historical and cultural relics, art and architectural works, as well as beautiful landscapes till July 31 at the latest. The award-winning photos will be featured in different publications by Heritage, offering readers, including foreign visitors, a good insight into Vietnamese people and their rich culture, as well as the country’s stunning landscapes. A total of 16 prizes worth more than VND250 million will be granted. The best photos will then be picked to be put on display at an exhibition, which is scheduled to take place in late September. The contest, the ninth of its kind, is to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of the Heritage magazine. The post Heritage journey photography contest debuts ...