Hanoi is expected to remain at the forefront of implementing central government policies, driving innovation, and advancing the city’s economic, cultural, and social development.

People across Vietnam are excited to see fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve – the biggest celebration for Vietnamese.

Exploring the vibrant traditions of Vietnamese Tet and savoring the festive cuisine are remarkable experiences that await visitors to Hanoi each spring.

President Tran Dai Quang yesterday hailed the Commando Arm’s efforts and achievements while addressing a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the force’s 50th founding anniversary.

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his spouse began a four-day official visit to Vietnam from March 21 at the inivation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc chaired a ceremony in Hanoi on March 17 to mark International Francophonie Day, which was jointly organised by the Foreign Ministry and the International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF).

Hanoitimes - Last week, Vietnamese tourism has a remarkable impression because the blockbuster movie "Kong: Skull Island" which was shot in Vietnam has been globally released. The success of the film has made Vietnam`s tourism industry more promising.

The upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will be a chance for Vietnam and Singapore to discuss strategic orientations and specific measures to deepen their strategic partnership.

On March 17, Hanoi People`s Committee President Nguyen Duc Chung has awarded Friendship Medal to Prof. Joel Leroy (France) for his contributions to the healthcare of Hanoi and strengthening the friendship between France and Vietnam.

During a meeting with Lao Minister of Public Security Somkeo Silavong in Hanoi on March 16, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that the public security ministries of the two countries will continue supporting each other in protecting national security and social order and safety in each country in all circumstances.

Engineer Le Quoc Hung is working for Dong Anh LICOGI Mechanical Joint Stock Company, has succeeded in improving aluminum extrusion mold, which brought a great economic value after two years of hard work.

On March 16, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung hosted a reception for Zarubezneft CEO Sergey Ivanovich who was on a working visit to Vietnam.

Hanoitimes - On March 16th, officers of the Union Central Committee said the national finale of the first "Start-up Student Ideas" of 2016 will be taken place on 17th and 18th of March and organized by Vietnamese Student Association.

This is information provided during the 9th Cooperation and Development Conference of Vietnam-Cambodia border provinces.

The US Department of State’s Human Rights Reports for 2016 still cover some prejudiced remarks and fail to provide an accurate overview of human rights in Vietnam, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh.

On March 9, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh hosted a reception for Nepalese Minister of Commerce Romi Gauchan Thakali who was in Vietnam for the UN high-level meeting for the Euro-Asia region on improving cooperation in transit, trade facilitation and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

On March 13, Secretary of the Party Committee and Governor of Laos’ Vientiane Capital Sinlavong Khoutphaythoun hosted reception for visiting Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung in Lao`s Capital City.

Vietnam’s relations with the US and Israel were the focus of a recent diplomatic reception held by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US and the Asia Pacific Institute of the American Jewish Committee (AJC).

Speaking at a conference to launch of the Government’s Resolution No.19 in 2017 in Hanoi on March 10, Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Vu Duc Dam highlighted the role of the Government in guiding the implementation, and called on the business community to have confidence to improve the national business climate.

The presence of over 110 small- and medium-sized enterprises of Vietnam at a recent conference in Singapore shows the businesses’ dynamism to look for business and investment opportunities in foreign markets, Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Nguyen Tien Minh highlighted.

From March 4-10, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has made a working visit to the EU, aiming to boost Vietnam – EU ties via lobbying for the early signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Pany Yathotou and a parliamentary delegation concluded on March 10 their official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of her counterpart Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

​Vietnam always considers the US a one of the county’s leading trade partner, NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien yesterday told Vice President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council Michael W.Michalak in Hanoi.