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.
20:03, 2022/05/11
New Zealand assists Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery
The Government of New Zealand has presented nearly US$1.26 million from its Covid-19 response fund to support Vietnam’s recovery from the pandemic.
16:17, 2022/05/11
Prime Minister takes week-long trip to US
The Vietnamese Prime Minister will deliver a speech at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in the lead up to the US-ASEAN Summit.
22:07, 2022/05/09
Vietnam pilots cash withdrawals via chip-based ID cards
By the end of 2022, all information such as vaccination, driver’s license, and vehicle registration, should be stored on the chip-based ID cards or the app VNEID.
17:21, 2022/05/09
Hanoi’s press center for SEA Games 31 opens
The center is equipped with high-speed internet transmission, television screens, and laptops for domestic and international reporters to work in the most convenient way.
16:56, 2022/05/09
Vietnam can overlook China fishing ban in South China Sea: Prof. Thayer
The Professor said China has violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and Exclusive Economic Zone, including the Gulf of Tonkin.
23:12, 2022/05/08
SEA Games 31 Football: Vietnam, the Philippines draw in second match
Philippine coach said he’s satisfied with the drawing results before the defending champions.
22:28, 2022/05/07
Queen of Denmark Margrethe II expects new heights in relations with Vietnam
The stability and sustainability in the relations between a Southeast Asian country and the other in Nordic Europe show their mutual trust and shared benefits despite the long geographical distance.
22:52, 2022/05/06
Vietnam footballers make good start at SEA Games 31
Vietnam’s persuasive win is contributed by two out of three over-age players.
20:52, 2022/05/03
[Hanoi-SEA Games 31] SEA Games to build a thriving ASEAN Community
Director of Vietnam Opera and Ballet Theater Tran Ly Ly is General Director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 31st SEA Games held in Hanoi in May.
21:10, 2022/05/02
Australia extends assistance to Mekong Delta
Australia’s support of the Mekong Delta dated back to 1981 when Canberra offered scholarships to local leaders for the region's long-term development.
10:03, 2022/05/02
Vietnam, Japan eye digital partners
Efforts in strengthening supply chains through diversification, digitalization, and support industries will boost Japan’s investment in Vietnam.
16:29, 2022/05/01
Vietnam, Japan reaches new progress in strategic cooperation
The two countries are looking to take their strategic partnership to a new height in the spirit of sincerity, affection, trust, substantiality, and efficiency.
15:06, 2022/05/01
Japan PM warmly welcomed in Vietnam
This is the first visit to Vietnam by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida since he took office in November 2021.
11:56, 2022/05/01
Vietnam PM presents Kishida Fumio with calligraphy
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented his Japanese counterpart with calligraphy illustrating the new motto in bilateral relations.
20:10, 2022/04/30
Japan PM Kishida arrives in Hanoi for 1st Vietnam trip
Vietnam is Japan’s important partner in the Indo-Pacific region both for the two countries’ closed relations and cooperation in international agendas.
15:30, 2022/04/30
First Vietnam private airport allows entry of foreigners with e-visa
The move is expected to help fast-track the immigration procedures at airports and save time for everyone involved.
20:07, 2022/04/28
First Vietnamese Army Engineer Unit leaves for peacekeeping missions in Abyei
Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the country is making efforts to contribute more to the UN Peacekeeping Missions.
16:13, 2022/04/28
Vietnam and EU strengthen cooperation in ensuring cybersecurity
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security highly appreciates the EU’s support and active cooperation and experience sharing in building and enforcing the country's cybersecurity law.
15:24, 2022/04/28
[Efforts against pollution] Adorbsies: Pioneers in changing mindset on sanitary pads in Vietnam
Dreaming of an environmentally friendly and affordable product that is not in sight of anyone is fueled by three beautiful and excellent Vietnamese girls who want to make some changes for the community.
11:32, 2022/04/28
Vietnam to ban disposable plastic bags at supermarkets from 2026
disposable plastic bags will be replaced with environmentally friendly alternatives by 2025.