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.
12:16, 2020/10/22
Vietnam and Japan agree on entry protocol for short term visits
The Vietnamese foreign ministry has announced an agreement on entry protocol for short-term visits of Japanese and Vietnamese citizens.
10:03, 2020/10/22
HSBC joins hands with WWF-Vietnam in mangrove forest restoration project
The project will support the country’s pledge of increasing forest cover to 45%.
00:43, 2020/10/22
Vietnam Communist Party seeks public opinions for draft Congress political report
The draft political report delineates strategic breakthroughs to meet the new stage of development.
17:41, 2020/10/20
Vietnam’s National Assembly convenes semi-annual meeting
As the 14th legislature of the National Assembly is approaching its final sessions of the 2016 – 2020 term, the top agenda of the gathering includes the ratification of a number of laws and the appointment of key government positions.
15:14, 2020/10/20
Vietnam ranks higher in Asian Power Index 2020
Vietnam, Australia and Taiwan (China) are the only economies to gain relative power in 2020.
13:19, 2020/10/19
Vietnam plays vital role in Japan’s Indo-Pacific policy: PM Suga
The Japanese and Vietnamese prime ministers affirmed their cooperation on security issues including tensions in the South China Sea and the threat posed by North Korea.
23:52, 2020/10/18
Vietnam closely watches US presidential election: Spokesperson
Vietnam always wish to further foster its relationship with the US in a positive and comprehensive manner, said a foreigm ministry spokesperson.
23:31, 2020/10/18
Suga arrives in Hanoi in first overseas trip as Japan PM
Japan is Vietnam’s top economic partner, the largest official development assistance donor, second biggest investor, third largest tourist source and fourth largest trade partner.
00:47, 2020/10/18
Vietnam gets ready to hold ASEAN Summit in mid-November: Spox
The 37th ASEAN Summit is possibly held in person as Vietnam has undergone 45 days without locally-transmitted coronavirus infection.
The possibility of holding the 37th ASEAN Summit face-to-face is visible as Vietnam has undergone 45 days without locally-transmitted coronavirus infection.
16:18, 2020/10/16
Vietnam truly hopes for early vaccines against Covid-19: Spox
Vietnam is doing its utmost to have Covid-19 vaccines available as soon as possible.
14:52, 2020/10/16
UPDATE: Japan PM to visit Vietnam on Oct. 18-20
The two prime ministers will discuss a wide range of issues from trade, investment to defense, education and culture cooperation.
02:24, 2020/10/16
Japan PM Suga’s Vietnam visit to deepen Extensive Strategic Partnership: Spox
A Vietnamese spokesperson expressed hope the visit will be a great success, contributing to boosting the Vietnam-Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership.
19:33, 2020/10/15
Transnational economic recovery to be key topic in Japan PM's Vietnam visit
Vietnam and Japan are expected to relax traveling restrictions to meet the increasing demand.
00:05, 2020/10/14
Japan PM confirms Vietnam visit, focusing on Indo-Pacific policy
Mr. Suga highly valued ASEAN, of which Vietnam and Indonesia are members, due to the region’s centrality in the Indo-Pacific.
16:53, 2020/10/13
US assists Vietnam’s e-government capacity
USAID assistance towards this capacity building effort has four main components.
01:48, 2020/10/13
Japan PM accepts invitation to visit Vietnam
Vietnam will be the first leg of Mr. Suga’s overseas trip as Japanese PM like his predecessor, Mr. Abe Shinzo, did in 2012 after being elected as PM for a second term.
18:18, 2020/10/11
Vietnam, US celebrate 25 years of partnership
The US is committed to supporting Vietnam in dealing with war legacies, boosting economic and trade ties and cooperation in education, healthcare, science-technology, etc.
23:52, 2020/10/08
ASEAN senior officials discuss possible admission of new partners
ASEAN seeks to play a more proactive role in the global community.
16:28, 2020/10/08
Vietnam halts incoming passenger flights
Incoming passenger flights have been suspended due to inconsistent passenger isolation procedures.
15:49, 2020/10/08
US arms control special envoy comes to Vietnam for 'advice'
The US envoy said many Vietnamese senior officials have long and distinguished careers in the fields of nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament.