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.
10:52, 2021/02/01
New Party Central Committee makes debut
The 200-member Party Central Committee of the 13th tenure (2021-25) made its debut at the closing ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on February 1.
06:23, 2021/02/01
South Africa coronavirus variant detected in Vietnam
The new variant is believed to be 50% more contagious and reduce antibody recognition.
16:37, 2021/01/31
Hanoi, Hoi An win the ‘Popular Destinations of the World’ by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2021
Hanoi capital ranked sixth while Hoi An ranked 11th among the 25 most popular destinations in the annual award of TripAdvisor.
16:12, 2021/01/31
Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong re-elected to be Party General Secretary
On the same day, 200 members the (CPV) Central Committee, including 180 full members and 20 alternates, also voted for 18 members of the Poliburo, five members of the Party Secretariat, and 19 members of the Inspection Commission.
07:20, 2021/01/31
Covid-19 in Vietnam: More local infections found, army turns on war-time alert
Locally-transmitted cases have been found in seven cities and provinces.
07:10, 2021/01/31
Hanoi Party leaders elected to 13th-tenure Party Central Committee
The Hanoi Party Committee delegation has 63 delegates, representing more than 450,000 Party members of the city, attending the 13th National Congress of the Party.
06:09, 2021/01/31
Communist Party of Vietnam names leaders for next five years
The election is believed to be carefully and democratically conducted with five steps instead of three as before.
13:30, 2021/01/30
Vietnam voices serious concern over China’s newly-enacted Coast Guard Law
Vietnam vows to conduct all possible measures to defend its legitimate sovereignty and jurisdiction in the East Sea.
22:28, 2021/01/29
Vietnam officials leave National Congress for pandemic fight
Heads of local governments are empowered to make decisions on Covid-19 fight.
11:49, 2021/01/29
Number of Central Party members at 13th Congress unchanged
Senior officials must be qualified typically in terms of political will, virtue, and competence.
08:00, 2021/01/29
Covid-19 in Vietnam: Local transmissions rise, field hospitals set up
High alert has been turned on in Vietnam again together with the lockdown of a city shortly after community transmission found.
13:55, 2021/01/28
The 3rd Day of National Congress: Picking Central Party members
The current Central Committee has 200 members, including 20 alternate ones.
11:52, 2021/01/28
Vietnam records 82 new Covid-19 community infections
The locally-transmitted infection has prompted direct instructions by the prime minister.
09:36, 2021/01/28
Agent Orange trial made headlines in France
The case was brought to justice after a decade, receiving support by legal experts and international communities.
08:40, 2021/01/28
Vietnam army active in any contingency: Officer
The army officer affirms that the whole-of-nation or “all-people” defense doctrine has been consolidated more firmly.
17:07, 2021/01/27
Hanoi people put high expectations on the 13th National Party Congress
The 13th National Party Congress which started on January 26, 2021 is a milestone in the development process of the Party and country. Officials, experts and the people await breakthroughs from the Congress for the country’s development.
16:56, 2021/01/27
UNDP takes action to end plastic pollution in Southeast Asia
The ASEAN-wide competition seeks ways to tackle plastic pollution in the region, where is having the largest contributors of marine plastic.
14:01, 2021/01/27
Vietnam needs US$35b for climate resilience in next 10 years: PM
Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its extensive coastline, vast deltas and floodplains, and on the path of typhoons.
10:19, 2021/01/27
What did Communist Party of Vietnam discuss in previous congress?
Half of the plenums of the five-year term debated preparations for the ongoing congress.
18:50, 2021/01/26
Highlights of Party Chief speech at National Congress
Party’s personnel must be the most important task, focusing on building a contingent of cadres, especially strategic-level cadres, of high qualification who are competent and reputable leaders.