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.
18:02, 2021/05/20
Vietnam supports South Sudan with medical equipment
The aid includes 1,000 medical protective clothes and 100,000 antibacterial face masks, which have been delivered to South Sudan by the Royal Australian Air Force.
16:51, 2021/05/20
Vietnam, Canada target US$8 billion trade by 2023
Vietnam and Canada are encouraging businesses to take advantage of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which the two countries are signatories.
15:34, 2021/05/20
Vietnam expects Covid-19 vaccine tech transfer from UK
WHO representatives have said that technology transfer is in line with its efforts to expand low and middle-income countries’ Covid-19 vaccine production capacity.
15:30, 2021/05/20
Finance ministry proposes setting up fund to purchase Covid-19 vaccines
The Ministry of Finance estimates VND25.2 trillion (US$1.1 billion) is needed for vaccine purchase.
12:27, 2021/05/20
Vietnam confirms 38th Covid-19 death
The patient received invasive ventilation for the past few days due to liver cancer.
08:54, 2021/05/20
Female delegates make significant contribution for growth: Findings
All public decision-making—from socio-political issues to labor relations and economic activity—must apply a gender lens to ensure that the specific needs and expectations of women and men.
22:01, 2021/05/19
Online Vietnamese bookstores open in Europe
Vietnamese books are available in Europe with a great effort to preserve the mother language and culture of Vietnam.
21:31, 2021/05/19
Vietnam expects Roche intensified cooperation in Covid-19 fight
Roche, which has been working in Vietnam since 1994, is producing dozens of millions of test kits per month.
21:26, 2021/05/19
MAY 19: Vietnam continues reporting three-digit Covid-19 infections
Half of the daily cases were detected in Bac Giang where both suppliers Luxshare and Foxconn of Apple Inc. have plants there.
18:52, 2021/05/19
Vietnam’s cabinet makes decision on vaccine purchase
Vietnam vows to speed up the inoculation to pursue its twin goal of both containing the pandemic and developing economy.
18:03, 2021/05/19
China commits fair vaccine allocation for ASEAN
China has attempted to win hearts and minds in Southeast Asia during the coronavirus pandemic through “vaccine diplomacy.”
16:21, 2021/05/19
PM urges provinces to focus on upcoming general election
The government’s leader called for efforts from local provinces/cities in ensuring people are able to exercise their rights and elect worthy candidates in the upcoming elections.
15:51, 2021/05/19
[Infographic] Vietnam's Covid-19 map
The resurgence of Covid-19 over the past three weeks has left one third of Vietnam’s total infections since the coronavirus outbreak broke out in the country in early 2020.
13:42, 2021/05/19
For the people – Uncle Ho’s thoughts still remain topical
Vietnamese people celebrated the 131st birthday of Uncle Ho (May 19, 1890-2021) while preparing for the upcoming general election. Uncle Ho's views and thoughts during the country’s first general election still live forever in the hearts of Vietnamese people.
05:31, 2021/05/19
MAY 18: Vietnam’s Covid-19 cases hit 4,500
The widespread transmission of the novel coronavirus has forced Bac Giang to suspend four industrial parks that house hundreds of foreign-invested firms.
18:52, 2021/05/18
Vietnam’s Bac Giang suspends four industrial parks over Covid-19
The local government has worked with representatives of foreign-invested companies before making the suspension decision.
12:45, 2021/05/18
Vietnam likely to ink contract of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today
Vietnam’s Prime Minister said purchasing vaccine is an urgent task and must be done at the earliest.
07:13, 2021/05/18
MAY 17: Vietnam deploys task forces to Bac Giang Covid-19 hotspot
Bac Giang asked workers not to leave the locality to prevent novel coronavirus transmission.
20:26, 2021/05/17
General election – occasion to cherish hard-earned democracy
No effort should be spared to ensure the success of the general election, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan stressed.
20:13, 2021/05/17
Vietnam PM invited to attend "Future of Asia" conference
Regional leaders are expected to pave the way for the post-Covid era by cooperating in international issues, including overcoming the future pandemics.