Vietnam set records in economy, foreign trade and tourism in 2024
Vietnam's foreign service in 2024 stood out as dynamic and effective, highlighted by a record-breaking import-export turnover of nearly US$800 billion, 60 high-level foreign affairs activities, and 170 signed cooperation agreements.
20:25, 2025/01/14
Russia Prime Minister arrives in Hanoi, being Vietnam’s first guest in 2025
The visit helps the two sides assess key projects and explore ways to expand cooperation in promising areas.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
01:53, 2025/01/06
Vietnam crown AFF Cup 2024 following a thrilling win over Thailand
The Vietnamese national football team defeated Thailand at Rajamangala Stadium with a 5-3 aggregate score to claim the AFF Cup 2024 championship.
15:20, 2021/07/05
Vietnam to issue E-passports for its citizens
Vietnamese citizens will enjoy faster, more convenient, and more secure border crossings with electronic chip passports that can be rolled out in late 2021.
13:22, 2021/07/05
Vietnam’s Covid-19 infections surpass 20,000
Ho Chi Minh City has overtaken Bac Giang in terms of infections, taking the lead nationwide with 6,029 confirmed cases as of Monday morning.
21:27, 2021/07/04
Vietnam leaders extend greetings to US on 245th Independence Day
Leaders of Vietnam have sent kinds wishes on American Independence day, which falls on July 4.
22:50, 2021/07/03
JULY 3: Vietnam records highest-ever Covid-19 infections
Covid-19 has attacked industrial zones, including Saigon hi-tech park in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving nearly 20,000 laborers idle, including 1,000 confirmed cases.
05:36, 2021/07/03
JULY 2: Ho Chi Minh City continues seeing high infections
Ho Chi Minh is conducting a massive testing campaign of more than 5 million residents until July 5.
13:52, 2021/07/02
Netflix removes “Pine Gap” series upon Vietnam’s request
Netflix has so far streamed three movies that violate Vietnam’s sovereignty.
08:02, 2021/07/02
Vietnam likely to get 30 mln Covid-19 vaccine doses in Q3
Vietnam said the first batches would be delivered in July.
21:37, 2021/07/01
Vietnam sends congratulatory message on CPC's 100th founding anniversary
Vietnam stands ready to strengthen relations with China for mutual benefits.
16:15, 2021/07/01
Group of Friends launched to promote UNCLOS
The group, set up following an initiative launched by Vietnam and Germany, is an open forum for opening exchanges on issues of mutual interest.
22:24, 2021/06/30
Vietnam PM okays additional US$332 million for vaccine purchase
Vietnam expects to vaccinate 70% of its 100 million inhabitants to achieve herd immunity in 2022.
14:25, 2021/06/30
Asia-Pacific highlights cooperation in Covid-19
As the pandemic circumstances continue to evolve in the region, member states stressed the importance of cooperation in vaccine access and post-pandemic plans.
13:55, 2021/06/30
Fifty foreign correspondents vaccinated against Covid-19 in Vietnam
There is no discrimination between Vietnamese and foreigners during the Covid-19 vaccination campaign.
13:19, 2021/06/30
AstraZeneca urged to deliver 10 million doses of vaccine to Vietnam
Vietnam has been rolling out a strategy of free injections for people in a timely, safe and effective manner.
22:08, 2021/06/29
Japan extends support to Vietnam’s Covid-19 fight
Japan has recently provided two million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Vietnam, not to mention uncountable support since early 2020.
18:21, 2021/06/29
Vietnam asks World Bank for support in Covid-19 vaccine production
The WB is expected to help Vietnam build a research and development center for vaccines to meet the expanded vaccination program.
09:02, 2021/06/29
Germany offers test kits to Vietnam
Vietnam’s coronavirus infections surpassed 16,000, including 79% detected in the fresh outbreak that flared up since late April.
07:32, 2021/06/29
Vietnam successfully synthesizes drug for Covid-19 therapy
The Vietnamese scientists can halve the drug synthesis amid Covid-19 vaccine resistance worldwide.
17:47, 2021/06/28
Vietnam, Laos sign series of agreements in Thongloun Sisoulith’s visit
An agreement on the strategic cooperation for 2021-2030 becomes the most typical consensus.
12:13, 2021/06/28
Lao President visits Vietnam to cement friendship
Vietnam and Laos maintain their friendship, which is described uniquely among countries.
11:54, 2021/06/28
President calls for happy family achievements
The family plays a central role and position in the socio-economic life of Vietnamese people.