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.
09:24, 2020/09/07
Vietnam to chair 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Sept 9-12
The main issues to be put on the table are building the ASEAN Community, joint response to Covid-19, the centrality of ASEAN and other regional and world issues.
12:02, 2020/09/06
Vietnam loosens entry rules for passengers from 6 countries, territory
Air travel is expected to resume to countries deemed safe from Covid-19 with a frequency of one flight per week per destination.
09:31, 2020/09/06
Vietnam approves electronic ID card issuance project
The ministry expects to issue 50 million chip-based identity cards by July 2021.
11:20, 2020/09/05
23 million pupils in Vietnam start new school year
Vietnam’s schools are required to pursue the dual mission that are containing the virus and ensuring training quality.
09:30, 2020/09/05
Vietnam allows another one-month visa extension
People who entered Vietnam from March 1 under the visa waiver program, e-visa or tourism visa are eligible to stay or leave without paying any fees.
09:08, 2020/09/05
Vietnam spends less than US$400 million on Covid-19 fight
Vietnam is revising current Covid-19 testing strategy to prepare for the resumption of international commercial flights to and from the country.
16:04, 2020/09/04
World’s tallest tower features Vietnamese flag to celebrate National Day
This year marks the 27th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the UAE.
11:44, 2020/09/04
Vietnam to soon resume flights to China, Cambodia, Laos and Taiwan
The aviation authorities have proposed reopen six international routes between Vietnam and countries where Covid-19 is put under control.
12:57, 2020/09/03
Vietnam aviation authorities work on flight resumption to South Korea, Japan
Passengers on entry must install tracing software so as for them to be monitored by the authorities of Japan and South Korea.
18:16, 2020/09/02
Incoming foreign experts on short visits not subject to quarantine in Vietnam
Foreigners entering the country must strictly comply with regulations on Covid-19 prevention to ensure safety and not to infect the community.
17:53, 2020/09/02
Vietnam’s major milestones in diplomacy and defense
Vietnam has set objectives for its foreign relations and proactively integrated into the world economy since 1990s.
08:27, 2020/09/02
US commends Vietnam for successful ASEAN Chairmanship in “challenging year”
The remarkable transformation of the US-Vietnam relationship is a testament to those who worked to overcome the past and build a better future for both our peoples, said Mike Pompeo.
18:26, 2020/09/01
Vietnam to resume air travel to Japan and South Korea with 8 flights per week
The flights between Vietnam and Japan, South Korean are expected to be resumed from September 15.
17:59, 2020/09/01
Vietnam leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
President Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam's national hero who devoted all his life to the struggle for national independence, freedom and happiness of the people.
22:08, 2020/08/31
John McCain - Biggest symbol of Vietnam-US relations
The late senator made tireless efforts to advocate the reconciliation of the former foes to help result in fruitful relationship like today.
14:35, 2020/08/31
Vietnam lists top leaders’ health information ‘top secret'
All information relating health and medical records of Politburo and Secretariat members is deemed top secret.
16:24, 2020/08/29
Small countries must be respected: Vietnam PM
Vietnam’s PM stressed the importance of respecting rule of law and other countries’ sovereignty and legitimate interests.
01:38, 2020/08/29
Vietnam wishes Abe Shinzo health and happiness
During his two terms as Japan’s Prime Minister, Mr. Abe has visited Vietnam at least four times and helped strengthen the Japan-Vietnam relations.
13:33, 2020/08/28
Vietnam moves up 2 places in UN’s E-Government Development Index
As many as 70.35% of Vietnamese people have access to Internet, a significant increase from the 46.5% in 2018.
13:13, 2020/08/28
Vietnam PM urges raising int'l flights
Vietnam has brought down the pandemic situation under control in 15 cities and provinces where the virus has reappeared.