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.
21:35, 2025/01/16
Vietnam to have five international tech giants by 2030: General Secretary
By 2030, Vietnam aims to be among the top three in ASEAN in terms of technology development and to have five world-class technology groups.
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.
16:54, 2021/05/12
Vietnam to double-check entry of foreigners
Vietnam has closed its border since March 2020 to visitors, except for five groups of foreigners.
16:14, 2021/05/12
Vietnam’s army turns on "wartime" alert as more Covid-19 infections found
Vietnam’s army is responsible for quarantining, transporting people from the airports, and disinfecting affected areas.
13:03, 2021/05/12
Vietnam calls for special attention to Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon are reported to have no social, political or economic liberties.
11:14, 2021/05/12
Covid-19 infections found among Samsung Vietnam staff
Bac Ninh is home to some Samsung plants and other affiliates with total investment of roughly US$10 billion.
22:09, 2021/05/11
MAY 11: Vietnam confirmed 71 more Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 has attacked industrial parks where accommodate foreign-invested plants.
17:34, 2021/05/11
Unnecessary to impose social distancing: Vietnam DPM
Vietnam believes that massive testing remains cheaper than imposing irrational social distancing.
16:44, 2021/05/11
German Communist Party expresses support for Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange
A 79-year-old French-Vietnamese woman filed a historic lawsuit against multinationals that produced and sold a toxic herbicide dubbed as “Agent Orange” used by US troops during the war in Vietnam.
16:32, 2021/05/11
Spending all forces to contain Covid-19: Vietnam top leaders
The fresh outbreak of coronavirus draws the engagement of different forces.
11:51, 2021/05/11
Vietnam calls for restraint in East Jerusalem tensions
Vietnam has repeatedly shown concern over the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
22:37, 2021/05/10
[INFOGRAPHIC] Places in Vietnam on lockdown
As of May 10, six provinces have some places put on lockdown.
22:35, 2021/05/10
MAY 10: Vietnam’s Covid-19 cases hit record high since 2020
This has been the highest confirmed Covid-19 cases recorded in Vietnam since the beginning of the pandemic.
20:09, 2021/05/10
French court dismisses claim against giant multinationals in Agent Orange lawsuit
The 79-year-old plaintiff said she will continue the case no matter the ruling is.
15:58, 2021/05/10
Vietnam ranks lowest in Southeast Asia Covid-19 inoculation
Vietnam has a long way to go to get the herd immunity amid the thin supply of Covid-19 vaccines.
23:04, 2021/05/09
MAY 9: Vietnam records 92 Covid-19 infections
So far, Covid-19 has swept 26 cities and provinces, mostly in the north and surrounding Hanoi.
21:51, 2021/05/09
As Cambodia lifts lockdown, Vietnam PM summons meeting against Covid-19 transmission
Local provinces are required to get ready for the fight against the novel coronavirus.
17:56, 2021/05/09
Vietnamese airlines assist passengers with ticket refunds
Passengers will enjoy a refund fee exemption when exchanging from tickets to vouchers.
17:43, 2021/05/09
Buddhists in Vietnam asked to suspend crowded religious services
Abbots of pagodas would be responsible for violations of safety measures.
22:51, 2021/05/08
MAY 8: Vietnam confirms 80 Covid-19 cases
The majority of daily infections are linked to two leading hospitals which are now put on lockdown.
16:49, 2021/05/08
Vietnam reactivates task forces as Covid-19 sweeps dozens of cities
Members of the response teams are health professionals from leading hospitals.
22:13, 2021/05/07
1st death of Covid-19 vaccine in Vietnam
This fatal side effect occurs after nearly 700,000 shots taken in Vietnam's universal inoculation since March 8.