For the first time, Việt Nam has had a representative in the Ironman World Championship. Lâm Túc Ngân, 27, from HCM City, qualified for the biggest event after winning Ironman Philippines 140.6’s 25-29 year-old female group and finishing in the top 8 of the women's ranking. She will join powerful athletes from all over the world at the 2022 event in Hawai in early October.
Despite production and market difficulties due to the pandemic and climate change, many districts, firms and organisations in Hà Nội's agricultural sector have remained strong thanks to the application of science and information technology.
Located on the peaceful Thác Bà Lake, Ngòi Tu Community Cultural Tourism Village in Vũ Linh Commune, Yên Bình District is an attractive destination for tourists.
HCM City is yet to tap the full potential of the night time economy despite evidence from other countries that it encourages higher spending by tourists, experts say.
Despite the average Vietnamese salary being around VNĐ5,200,000 (US$220), in jobs like teaching where most expats are employed, wages start at around VNDD30,000,000 ($1,300) a month.
Workers in HCM City can live temporarily in industrial zones from July 15 onwards towards ensuring smooth production and related business activities, municipal authorities say.