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.
13:07, 2020/07/23
Vietnam, New Zealand upgrade ties to strategic partnership
The two countries focus on trade, agriculture, education, development and cooperation on regional and international matters of mutual interest.
16:26, 2020/07/22
ASEAN Business Awards 2020 announced to honor best businesses in Southeast Asia
The award, granted annually, is an opportunity for all businesses in the region to be honored for demonstrating their important position in the ASEAN economy.
15:15, 2020/07/22
Hanoi to host ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2020 in November
The summit targets to contribute to the sustainable development of ASEAN and help the region overcome difficulties caused by the current Covid-19 crisis.
11:38, 2020/07/22
570 South Korean businesspeople to arrive Vietnam today
Vietnam said it has relaxed quarantine rules for foreign businessmen.
07:52, 2020/07/20
Vietnam brings home 1,500 citizens past week
The returnees are on the priority list and of special cases.
19:18, 2020/07/18
S.Korean businesses ask for ease of quarantine rules upon Vietnam entry
South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh Wan suggested that Vietnam be more flexible in terms of quarantine duration for South Korean businesses and experts.
14:03, 2020/07/17
Vietnam authorities work on restoring international air services: Foreign ministry
Priority for entering Vietnam will be given to overseas Vietnamese, foreign experts, investors and business executives, diplomatic and official travelers and some other exceptional cases.
13:16, 2020/07/17
Vietnam to simplify visa procedures for foreign investors and experts: PM
Vietnam will continue to keep borders closed to foreign tourists for now, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
06:46, 2020/07/17
Vietnam repatriates more than 13,000 citizens so far: Spokesperson
The repatriation has started from April 10 and all returnees need to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
23:46, 2020/07/16
Vietnam and New Zealand look to lift ties to strategic partnership
2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand.
21:47, 2020/07/15
Vietnam’s transport ministry proposes reopening Asia air routes from August
The first regular flights from Vietnam to some international destinations are expected to be launched in early August.
12:28, 2020/07/15
Vietnam climbs two places in UN e-government index 2020
Vietnam’s e-government development index in 2020 ranked sixth in Southeast Asia, behind Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.
01:42, 2020/07/15
Australia, UNDP continue to help Vietnam improve good governance, citizen participation
The funding from Australia comes at a critical time for Vietnam as the country gears up for recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
16:33, 2020/07/14
China, US trade barbs over South China Sea
Beijing has voiced objection after Washington blamed Beijing of using intimidation to undermine the sovereign rights of Southeast Asian coastal states in the South China Sea.
14:51, 2020/07/14
Vietnam, US may upgrade ties to strategic partnership next year: Thayer
The two former war foes have seen a number of milestones over the past quarter century.
14:46, 2020/07/13
Former President Clinton ‘grateful’ for 25 years of Vietnam-US partnership
Bill Clinton described normalization of relations as “one of the most important achievements of my presidency."
10:57, 2020/07/13
More Vietnamese citizens from UK, Singapore brought home
So far, Vietnam has brought home more than 14,000 citizens.
00:00, 2020/07/13
Senator committed to deepening US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership
Trade between the two former war foes has risen from US$450 million in 1995 to US$77 billion in 2019. The US is now Vietnam’s largest export market.
23:32, 2020/07/12
Vietnam reopens int’l air services to some Asian countries from mid-July
The Vietnamese government will allow international routes to some destinations in China, Taiwan (China), South Korea and Japan on a trial basis.
14:39, 2020/07/11
Nearly 31 million workers in Vietnam affected by Covid-19: Report
Up to 17.6 million people have received less income than before the Covid-19 outbreak while the services sector faced the most severe impacts with 72% of its workforce directly affected.