A miniature watermelon, or pepino as it is known in its native South America, has appeared on the market for the past two years and is now much favoured by customers as a special ornamental plant for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

High Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association yesterday announced 640 businesses eligible for high quality Vietnamese goods certification in 2018. Of these, 22 enterprises have won the award for 22 consecutive years.

Da Lat is known as the most beautiful city in the central highlands with romantic natural landscapes, lovely French villas, fresh air, beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous lakes.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) wants to promote agricultural partnerships between Vietnam and Japan, with a focus on private sector investment and food value chains.

Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in Southeast Asia ranked ninth in the Top 10 destinations for Americans who are 55 years or older, according to Mr. Alan E. Lewis, Chairman of Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T), the leader in small groups on the road less traveled.

Some 11,000 enterprises were established with a registered capital of VND98.27 trillion (US$4.31 billion) in the first month of this year.

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam in the first month of the year have surpassed 1.43 million, up 42% against the same period last year and 12.1% more than December 2017, according to figures released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam on January 29.

Thhe cherry blossom festival was kicked off at Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat city on January 27.

The Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme for National Sustainable Development was launched in Hanoi, on January 25, by the Vietnam Private Business Association (VPBA).

From 26 to 28 January 2018, Tuyen Lam – Da Lat Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 will be held at Tuyen Lam Lake Tourist Area, Da Lat City and surrounding areas of Lam Dong Province.