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.
01:53, 2025/01/06
Vietnam crown AFF Cup 2024 following a thrilling win over Thailand
The Vietnamese national football team defeated Thailand at Rajamangala Stadium with a 5-3 aggregate score to claim the AFF Cup 2024 championship.
17:01, 2025/01/02
Eight Vietnamese ready for UN peacekeeping
Vietnam continues to demonstrate its active participation in the pursuit of world peace by sending eight officers to peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
06:30, 2025/01/02
Hanoi’s 10 landmark events shaping 2024
The Hanoi Times is honored to present the outstanding events of Hanoi in 2024, as officially announced by the municipal Party's Commission for Propaganda and Education.
14:06, 2022/08/01
Vietnam attends World Cities Summit
Representatives from Vietnam and foreign delegates have exchanged strategies for the development of e-government and smart cities.
18:04, 2022/07/31
Vietnam to remove barriers for South Korean businesses
South Korean investors have poured US$79 billion into 19 out of 21 economic sectors in Vietnam.
17:11, 2022/07/29
Vietnam among fastest-growing countries in coming decade
Recent research finds that countries that have diversified into more complex sectors, such as Vietnam and China, are set to experience the fastest growth over the next decade.
06:11, 2022/07/23
Defense ties with India are aimed at peace, security and development, Hanoi says
Vietnam has become an important partner in India’s Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision.
23:20, 2022/07/21
Spain asked to support Hanoi-based artists in alleged sexual assault case
According to Spanish law, the investigations and trials of sexual assault cases can take years depending on the complexity.
19:13, 2022/07/21
Strengthening extensive strategic partnership between Japan and Vietnam
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation would contribute ideas to improve public-private partnership (PPP) policies and propose viable projects under the PPP.
18:41, 2022/07/21
US report on human trafficking in Vietnam is inaccurate, Hanoi says
Vietnam said stands ready to cooperate with the US to have a comprehensive assessment of the situation.
14:11, 2022/07/21
Vietnam, Indonesia target US$15 billion trade by 2028
Removing barriers and facilitating the access of Halal products to the Indonesian market is among the two countries' efforts to achieve the goal.
18:28, 2022/07/18
Vietnam-Laos: Special relations
The special relationship has been built, nurtured, and preserved by generations of soldiers and people from the two countries.
00:00, 2022/07/17
Vietnam wastes US$3 billion from unrecycled plastic litter annually
Collective actions are aimed to boost the engagement of the private sector and empower informal waste workers and strengthen their resilience to vulnerabilities.
14:13, 2022/07/15
Vietnamese Gov’t appoints Acting Minister of Health
Dao Hong Lan will serve as acting minister until her appointment is approved by the National Assembly at the next session.
21:34, 2022/07/14
Vietnamese PM okays negotiations on G7 climate finance
Climate finance is one of the key approaches to Vietnam’s net-zero path by 2050.
21:28, 2022/07/14
Vietnam listed among top 10 best destinations for expats in 2022
Along with Vietnam, the latest survey ranked Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan (China), Portugal, Spain, the UAE, Thailand, Australia, and Singapore among the best destinations for expats in 2022.
17:52, 2022/07/14
Vietnam – dynamic emerging country: UN Resident Coordinator
Vietnam has grown bolder in its development aspirations for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
17:45, 2022/07/14
Vietnam demands China to respect its interests in South China Sea
Hanoi asks Beijing to control disagreements without taking actions to worsen disputes.
22:04, 2022/07/13
ASEAN Online Sale Day 2022 to open in August
Consumers can shop online via the website onlineasean.com starting on August 8, according to the Vietnam eCommerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
21:49, 2022/07/13
UN Women helps Vietnamese police build capacity for peacekeeping missions
The ratio of women to men among Vietnam’s peacekeepers is much higher than the United Nations average, at 20% compared to 3%.
21:37, 2022/07/13
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group operates in South China Sea
The carrier strike group is executing flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training with surface and air units while in the region.
13:42, 2022/07/13
Vietnam wants G7 progress on climate finance
UK is expected to help the country earn G7 climate finance soon to realize its low-carbon path, which is estimated to cost US$350-$400 billion by 2050.
12:04, 2022/07/13
Vietnam on course for a strong recovery outlook: Standard Chartered
According to economists at Standard Chartered Bank, Vietnam's inflation in 2022 and 2023 is forecast at 4.2% and 5.5% respectively.