Vietnam aims for economic growth of over 8% this year and double-digit growth in subsequent years, which will require annual electricity growth of around 12 to 14%.

Hanoi emerged as a leading destination during the Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, recording 142,000 foreign arrivals, an increase of 15.8% over the previous year.

Vietnam has made remarkable strides in developing a comprehensive, life-cycle, and gender-transformative social protection system.

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Cashless parking payment is a key step in managing static traffic, solving parking issues, and serving as the underlying technology for a smart digital map of parking spaces throughout the city.

Hanoimoi newspaper spoke with Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Vietnam Automation Association, about solutions to drive technological advancement and regional economic development.

Hanoi is expected to remain at the forefront of implementing central government policies, driving innovation, and advancing the city’s economic, cultural, and social development.

Exploring the vibrant traditions of Vietnamese Tet and savoring the festive cuisine are remarkable experiences that await visitors to Hanoi each spring.

People across Vietnam are excited to see fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve – the biggest celebration for Vietnamese.

Ambassadors from Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland came together to perform a Vietnamese song in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

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Vietnamese leaders expressed confidence that, under Trump's leadership, the partnership would continue to grow based on mutual respect for independence, sovereignty, and political systems.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala have issued a Joint Statement, upgrading Vietnam-Czechia relations to a Strategic Partnership during the Vietnamese Prime Minister's official visit to the Czech Republic, from January 18 to 20.

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The president said Vietnam will strengthen efforts to promote patriotism, fulfill aspirations, preserve the Vietnamese language, and uphold the nation’s cultural heritage among overseas Vietnamese.