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The latest data report from the World Bank has analyzed the economies in Southeast Asia and highlighted the dismal growth in global merchandise trade in 2023. The report states that this situation is likely to impact economies where trade is a key driver of growth, such as Malaysia and Vietnam, where growth is forecast to be moderate. The World Bank’s report predicts that Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2023 will reach about 6%, which is a decrease of about 0.3 percentage points compared to the January forecast. On the other hand, Malaysia’s GDP is expected to grow 4.3% in 2023, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous forecast. The recovery of the global tourism industry, driven by an increase in tourist arrivals from China, is expected to support the growth of economies heavily dependent on tourism, such as Thailand. The report forecasts Thailand’s GDP to increase by 3.9% in 2023. The latest data report by the World Bank shows the GDP growth rates of Southeast Asian...

“It is especially encouraging to see so many employees and their families, students who visit our American Center, and others from all around Hanoi who help us “Give Blood and Keep the World Beating” by donating blood,” noted US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Melissa Bishop (L). With the theme of this year’s campaign is “Give Blood and Keep the World Beating”, US Embassy Hanoi Blood Drive 2023 wants to strongly encourage more people in Hanoi to become blood donors and donate blood regularly – actions which are key to building a strong foundation of sustainable national blood supplies that are sufficient to meet the needs of all patients requiring transfusion. Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh (L), director of the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, also joins the event. Bishop shares that she initially began the blood drive at age of 16, meaning she has so far donated her blood several dozens of times. Since the Natio...

Visitors to the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, which is home to the Thang Long – Hanoi Imperial Citadel, can now purchase tickets through its website starting from June 15. A picture of the entrance gate of the Thang Long – Hanoi Imperial Citadel can be seen below: [Picture] To buy tickets online, visitors can use the following link: [link to the ticket booking system]. Once the transaction is complete, customers will receive their ticket via email. At the ticket gate, visitors can simply scan the QR code on their ticket and begin their journey back in time. From June 15 to August 31, there will be special discounts and promotions available for online ticket buyers. These include a 10% discount on Decoding Thang Long Imperial Citadel Night Tour tickets, a 10% discount on Vietnamese traditional garment rentals at Viet Phuc Hoang Thanh Shop, free photos at Hoang Thanh Thang Long Virtual Studio, and up to a 20% discount on drinks at Hoang Thanh Thang Long Bookcafe. ...

A flock of red-crowned cranes will live in their natural habitat at the Tram Chim National Park in the province’s Tam Nong District, with at least 50 of them living there for the 2023-33 period, according to data released at a meeting held by the provincial administration on Thursday. The project’s total funding will be allocated as follows: nearly VND13 billion ($555,687) for improving the habitat of the cranes, almost VND6 billion ($256,100) for organic agricultural production, and VND8 billion ($341,900) for tourism promotion. The objective of the project is to not only restore the crane population, but also protect biodiversity, recreate their natural habitats, and develop an environment for organic agricultural production to benefit local residents. Nguyen Phuoc Thien, vice-chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, has requested a thorough review of the project, including an evaluation of the ecosystem recreation, livelihood creation for local residents, ecotourism develop...

The lizard weighs approximately five kilograms. Pham Minh Nhut, vice-chairman of the Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Tourism Association, stated on Wednesday that employees at the Dac Nhan Tam tourist site in Dien Xuan Commune, under Dien Khanh District, discovered the lizard four days ago. The employees retrieved the monitor from the lake and took care of it. They promptly reported the situation to the Dien Khanh forest protection division and the Dien Xuan Commune administration. “The management board of the tourist site will collaborate with rangers to release the lizard into the Hon Ba Nature Reserve this weekend,” stated Nhut. The clouded monitor has a gray body with numerous yellow spots, according to the Dien Khanh forest protection division. The clouded monitor, scientifically known as Varanus nebulosus, is classified in Group IB, the list of endangered species of forest animals that are strictly forbidden for exploitation and commercial purposes, according to the division. These ...

Hanoi’s Gia, Tam Vi, and Hibana by Koki were awarded one star at an awards ceremony in the Vietnamese capital city on Tuesday. Along with Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, they were the only restaurants to receive a one-star rating. Michelin’s rating system defines one Michelin Star as ‘high quality cooking, worth a stop.’ In addition to the one-star recipients, Anna Saigon is the only restaurant in Vietnam featured among the 50 best eateries in Asia, according to food and beverage specialist 50 Best. Michelin Star restaurants are recognized in The Michelin Guide, a guidebook published annually that reviews exceptional restaurants worldwide. Alongside the one-star awards, 99 other restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were honored with Michelin Selected and Bib Gourmand Awards. The Michelin Selected list includes 32 restaurants in Hanoi and 38 in Ho Chi Minh City, while the Bib Gourmand group comprises 29 eateries, 13 in Hanoi and 16 in Ho Chi Minh City. Furthermore, Michelin pre...