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.
10:03, 2020/06/07
Vietnam repatriates 1,000 citizens on three days
Vietnam continues repatriating its citizens at a time when the country has undergone 5 days without local transmission.
16:24, 2020/06/06
Vietnam yearns to be among top 50 countries in e-government by 2030
Vietnam's national digital transformation program targets 80% of the population having e-payment accounts by 2030.
11:08, 2020/06/06
WB provides US$84.4 million for Vietnam to promote climate-resilient landscapes
This will support the Vietnamese government’s climate mitigation actions by strengthening the resilient management of landscapes and natural resources.
09:05, 2020/06/05
Vietnam PM urges cooperation foreign partners to develop military weapons
Vietnam is told to promote the research and manufacturing of weapons.
12:20, 2020/06/04
Vietnam listed preferred partner in US supply chains
The Trump administration is speeding up shifting of global supply chains from China.
08:26, 2020/06/04
Long road for Vietnam towards complete economic recovery: World Bank
Greater attention should be on the potential impact of the rapid monetary expansion on inflation and the deepening of the fiscal deficit caused by under-performing tax collection.
19:03, 2020/06/03
Covid-19 hits over 5 million workers in Vietnam
Nearly 86% of Vietnamese enterprises have been affected by the pandemic.
15:57, 2020/06/03
Vietnam police pledge thorough investigation into bribery allegation of Japanese firm
Anyone who is found to have accepted bribery would be subject to strict punishment in compliance with law, said a senior government official.
14:04, 2020/06/03
Vietnam accelerates normalization of economic and social activities
Following 48 straight day period without new cases of Covid-19 infection, the majority of social activities have returned to normal, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
10:38, 2020/06/03
Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
The Vietnamese government intends to meet 80% of its domestic pharmaceutical demand through local drug manufacturers.
18:22, 2020/06/02
Vietnam repatriates first citizens from Australia, New Zealand
Both Australia and New Zealand are easing restrictions except border controls.
15:23, 2020/06/02
Japan, Philippines, South Korea plan to reopen borders to Vietnam
Airlines of Japan, the Philippines and South Korea plan to resume international flights to Vietnam.
19:19, 2020/06/01
Specific criteria needed for Vietnam to attract FDI into priority areas
The quality of state management and administrative procedures are the top concerns of the business community, not only the progress of cutting red tape, said an expert.
07:49, 2020/06/01
Vietnam’s consumer prices declines 0.03% m/m in May
The consumer prices, however, increased 4.39% year-on-year in the January- May period, the highest five-month growth rate over the last three years.
19:33, 2020/05/31
Vietnam repatriates citizens from Singapore amid rising coronavirus infections
Vietnam brought its citizens home at a time when coronavirus infections in Singapore approach 35,000, much higher than the former's 328.
15:18, 2020/05/31
Vietnam “most outstanding” in handling coronavirus - Media
Vietnam has reported no single coronavirus-related deaths and the country is gradually returning to normal.
23:06, 2020/05/30
More than 340 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Taiwan
Two thirds of the returnees are pregnant women.
14:49, 2020/05/30
Vietnam gov’t waives taxes to boost economic recovery
More efforts are being made to speed up the economic recovery process while many countries are struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic.
14:32, 2020/05/30
Business formations in Vietnam surge 36% m/m in May
The number of newly established enterprises in Vietnam in the first five months of 2020, however, was down 10.5% year-on-year to 48,300.
07:58, 2020/05/30
Singapore PM congratulates Vietnam on handling of Covid-19
PM Lee is among ASEAN leaders calling for unity in the regional battle against the coronavirus.