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.
18:29, 2022/03/19
Europe's new reality
After the Ukraine-problem were solved, countries and people in Europe will need very much time to overcome the militarily, geopolitically, and a new security-politically division of the continent
15:45, 2022/03/18
Vietnam protests US award to jailed citizen
Vietnamese Pham Thi Doan Trang was sentenced to nine years behind bars for spreading anti-state propaganda.
12:58, 2022/03/18
Peace Village: South Korea-supported model protects Vietnamese from multiple risks
More than 10,000 people in some of Vietnam’s most affected areas by wartime legacies will benefit from the US$33-million project in 2022-2026.
13:12, 2022/03/17
Vietnam affirms traditional friend of both Russia, Ukraine
Vietnam reaffirms its stance that international conflicts must be solved in a peaceful manner, respecting independence and sovereignty of states.
22:02, 2022/03/16
Sierra Leon seeks agriculture, digital expertise from Vietnam
Agriculture becomes a key pillar in the bilateral cooperation onwards between the world’s second-largest rice exporter and the resource-rich West African nation.
21:12, 2022/03/16
Vietnam, New Zealand discuss ways for US$2-billion trade target
As Vietnam is projected to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia in the next few years, trade with New Zealand is estimated to increase further, mostly after the two countries elevated the relations to Strategic Partnership in 2020.
21:05, 2022/03/16
EU expect to increase cooperation with Mekong countries
For the first time, a cooperation conference between the EU and Mekong countries is held in Vietnam, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and connection.
16:19, 2022/03/16
Russia asked to open humanitarian corridors for Vietnamese people in Ukraine
Russia pledged to offer safe routes for people in conflict zones in Ukraine.
12:13, 2022/03/16
Vietnam reopens borders for international tourists
Vietnam has identified 2022 and 2023 as the recovery period for its tourism, with nine million international visitors expected.
21:27, 2022/03/15
First state visit between Vietnam and Sierra Leon held
This is the first-ever state visit between Vietnam and Sierra Leon whose diplomatic relations were established in 1982.
15:34, 2022/03/15
Vietnam resumes visa waiver from March 15
The latest move comes from the Government’s decision to fully reopens its borders to inbound tourism starting March 15.
11:34, 2022/03/15
Vietnam’s high vaccine coverage – testament to solidarity: WHO
International support becomes relevant for the successful vaccination in Vietnam over the past two years, enabling the country to reopen the economy.
07:37, 2022/03/15
Stricter enforcement required to address water pollution in Vietnam
Rising threats against Vietnam’s water supply could reduce the nation’s GDP by 6% by the year 2035.
16:12, 2022/03/14
Vietnam PM commemorates marines died in Gac Ma battle
Gac Ma battle reminds Vietnamese generations to remain on guard against invaders and forever remember the fallen combatants.
13:45, 2022/03/13
Vietnam bans Tom Holland movie over unlawful nine-dash line
The movie whose CGI scene of the nine-dash line was commissioned from a multinational visual effects and animation company with offices are also located in China.
21:54, 2022/03/11
Climate adaptation eats up 70% of Vietnam climate budget in 2016-2020
Vietnam poured approximately US$6.5 billion into activities adjusting to actual or expected future climate during 2016-2020
18:27, 2022/03/11
State President congratulates newly-elected South Korean President
Vietnam vows to boost ties with South Korea.
18:02, 2022/03/11
Vietnam becomes first signatory of IAEA 2022-27 cooperation
IAEA highlights Vietnam’s role in enhancing the capacity of national nuclear science and technology institutions in Cambodia and Laos.
12:38, 2022/03/11
Vietnam urged to bring to justice corruption cases
Cases related to inflating test kit prices and repatriation-related bribery at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are prominent in the corruption list.
11:49, 2022/03/10
Vietnamese navy boosts cooperation
The vessels of the Vietnamese Navy will conduct patrolling and convoy escorting and protect maritime exclusive economic zones.