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.
12:07, 2020/05/22
Vietnam yet to declare end of Covid-19 after 36 days without community infection
Vietnam should only declare Covid-19 free nationwide when all Covid-19 patients have been cured and there is no longer any risk of infection from overseas.
11:03, 2020/05/22
Vietnam takes lead in support for government’s pandemic handling
Up to 98% of local people are satisfied with the government's response to the crisis.
15:38, 2020/05/21
Time is ripe for Vietnam to join Abolition of Forced Labor Convention
Vietnam’s participation in Convention 105 will contribute to the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of international integration.
15:08, 2020/05/21
Huge shipment of made-in-Vietnam personal protective equipment arrives in New York
This is a “huge” order of medical supplies including protective suits, face masks, and gloves that the US bought from Vietnam recently.
13:44, 2020/05/21
US CDC commits US$3.9 million for Covid-19 activities in Vietnam
Building on the partnership with US CDC, Vietnam is currently at the forefront of global efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to Covid-19.
09:37, 2020/05/21
Vietnam repatriates citizens from India amid tightened lockdown
Many Vietnamese people traveled thousands of kilometers from different parts of India to gather in New Delhi for the repatriation flight.
18:18, 2020/05/20
Vietnam leaders attend opening of parliament's month-long session
The month-long session will include an online meeting and gathering at the National Assembly Headquarters in Hanoi.
16:29, 2020/05/20
Vietnam parliament holds first-ever online meeting
No interpellations will be included at the month-long session.
03:35, 2020/05/20
Covid-19 - catalyst for Vietnam to reap benefits from global digital economy
Covid-19 showed the urgency for governments to go digital, and fast with their public services, said a World Bank executive.
22:40, 2020/05/19
Foreigners stranded in Vietnam due to Covid-19 can stay until June 30
Foreign visitors can stay or leave the country from now throughout June 30 without doing any paperwork.
18:57, 2020/05/18
Vietnam admiral stands military court over land mismanagement
The admiral may face a jail sentence to between 7 and 12 years after the three-day trial.
10:22, 2020/05/18
Vietnam continues repatriating citizens from EU, US
Vietnam brought citizens home from Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and the US - the world's hotspots of coronavirus outbreaks.
21:19, 2020/05/16
Vietnam tourism industry cautiously reopens to foreign visitors
The country sticks to the goals of developing the economy, preventing the disease and restoring socio-economic activities in the new normalcy.
21:55, 2020/05/15
Vietnam nominates candidates to next term, increasing ratio of youth
More candidates for the five-year leadership are young, women, and from ethnic minority groups.
14:25, 2020/05/15
Vietnam to resume international routes depending on Covid-19 evolution
The country expects the international community to keep collaborating with Vietnam in implementing anti-pandemic measures on arrival.
10:18, 2020/05/15
Vietnam not in condition to declare Covid-19 free yet: Official
Vietnam should only declare Covid-19 free nationwide when all Covid-19 patients have been cured and there is no longer any risk of infection from overseas.
19:26, 2020/05/14
Vietnam ranks second globally in support for Covid-19 response
Vietnam’s effectiveness in curbing the spread of the virus has led to citizens' heightened level of trust in their leaders.
12:24, 2020/05/14
No reason to doubt Vietnam’s coronavirus figures: Int’l experts
Vietnam tops countries for the number of coronavirus tests per confirmed case, with more than 900.
20:06, 2020/05/13
Vietnam to launch screening software to prevent surge in business conditions
The software is expected to help the central government timely detect and prevent the introduction of unnecessary business conditions.
19:22, 2020/05/13
Vietnam repatriates first citizens from Russia
The repatriation was conducted as Russia has emerged as Europe’s new coronavirus hotspot.