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.
22:49, 2025/01/18
Homeland Spring 2025: Overseas Vietnamese explore investment opportunities
Hung Yen aims to become a modern industrial province with advanced infrastructure, strong industrial growth, and sustainable green development while preserving its cultural heritage.
17:58, 2025/01/18
PM calls for Polish businesses to seize opportunities in Vietnam’s market
The prime minister urged businesses from both countries to strengthen business ties and pursue more effective cooperation based on shared benefits and risk sharing.
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.
19:55, 2020/11/16
Vietnam PM expects healthy major power competition in SE Asia
ASEAN expects major powers to contribute to regional peace and stability.
19:24, 2020/11/16
Vietnam hands over ASEAN baton to Brunei
The next year's chair will focus on accelerating the post-pandemic recovery.
08:23, 2020/11/16
ASEAN 37th Summit wraps up, marking Vietnam's successful chairpersonship
Among documents signed at the summit, RCEP is the world's largest free trade agreement.
10:56, 2020/11/15
Vietnamese-Polish High School: Symbol of bilateral friendship
The school is called a vivid symbol of the long-lasting friendship.
17:39, 2020/11/14
Over 460,000 people in Vietnam urged to take shelter from Vamco typhoon
Typhoon Vamco is predicted to directly impact Vietnam's North and Central Region from now until November 15.
14:40, 2020/11/14
ASEAN remains central to US free and open Indo-Pacific: White House
Washington has reaffirmed its commitment to prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific.
08:42, 2020/11/13
Vietnam commits US$5 million to ASEAN Covid-19 medical supply reserves
The joint fund gets ready to support countries in case of public health emergencies or when needed.
18:15, 2020/11/12
Vietnam has first female bank governor in history
The new governor is under pressure to keep bad debt in the banking system under control.
16:23, 2020/11/12
ASEAN needs to proceed recovery plans right away: Vietnam PM
ASEAN is urged to enhance institutional capacity and operational efficiency for its apparatus.
13:28, 2020/11/12
ASEAN should identify optimal position in post-pandemic world: Vietnam president
The Vietnamese president highlights the role of solidarity in the 10-member bloc.
11:09, 2020/11/12
37th ASEAN Summit opens in Hanoi
Representatives of foreign missions and international organizations attended the opening session in Hanoi.
17:36, 2020/11/11
FAO announces emergency project to assist flood-hit central Vietnam
FAO will provide assistance in the form of cash transfers for food and basic non-food needs to at least 6,000 of the most vulnerable families affected by the floods in Vietnam's central region.
16:53, 2020/11/11
Japan continues human resource development scholarship for Vietnam
Nearly 700 Vietnamese fellows have been granted the scholarship since the program was launched in Vietnam in 2000.
15:46, 2020/11/11
South China Sea continues overshadowing ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting
The foreign ministers called for the full and serious implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC).
14:14, 2020/11/11
Vietnam vows to identify social network users
Identification might be included in a code of conduct which is slated to take effect this year.
10:26, 2020/11/11
Australia commits a further AUD2 million in humanitarian support for Vietnam
Due to consecutive storms in October, more than 300 people in Vietnam have lost their lives or gone missing.
11:51, 2020/11/10
37th ASEAN Summit: Opportunity to shape new future
Strong commitment to better partnership between ASEAN and its partners will be the focus of the last summit this year.
08:29, 2020/11/10
Disaster relief: When foreign friends show kind support to Vietnam
Vietnam lost 235 lives and US$739 million in the floods occurred in October.
11:06, 2020/11/09
ADB to provide US$2.5 million to support Vietnam disaster response
ADB’s grant will augment the wider government response to deliver immediate, life-saving assistance to people who need it the most.
08:39, 2020/11/09
Former central bank governor disciplined for wrongdoing
Under Nguyen Van Binh's watch, many officials had violated law and been punished for criminal charges.