Minimum wage to increase 7.3 percent from early 2017

Vietnam’s vegetable and fruit exports to China have experienced remarkable double-digit growth, solidifying China’s position as the largest importer of these products.

Ninh Thuan province has a coastline of over 100 km and boasts a diverse system of lagoons and bays. Taking advantage of its topography, local fishermen are investing in aquaculture with high economic value and doing so in a sustainable manner.

Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province has sent documentation to UNESCO on securing membership of the global creative city network. If approved, Hoi An would be the second city in Vietnam, following Hanoi, to join the network. Cities hoping to gain membership are expected to place creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans.

Hanoi’s tourism industry has experienced remarkable growth since the beginning of the year. However, experts have suggested the city continuously renewing tourism products to attract more domestic and international visitors.

A host of activities have been held to bring joy to children on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 29 this year, especially kids from disadvantaged backgrounds.