Events

Top leader attends special artistic programme honouring President Ho Chi Minh's testament

18:14 | 31/08/2024 News and Events

A special artistic programme titled "Loi Nguoi de lai (The Words He Left Behind)" was held at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the implementation of late President Ho Chi Minh's testament and his passing (September 2, 1969 - 2024).

Leaders pay tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh, martyrs on National Day

10:30 | 30/08/2024 News and Events

The delegates included Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and President of the VFF Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến.

Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Thai counterpart

10:15 | 30/08/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 29 held phone talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra after she became the 31st Prime Minister of Thailand.

Top leader chairs National Day celebration in Hà Nội

08:52 | 30/08/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse chaired a ceremony in Hà Nội on Thursday evening to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day of Việt Nam (September 2).

PM outlines tasks for Da Nang to achieve rapid, sustainable development

12:01 | 02/09/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 1 requested the central city of Da Nang to well implement three pioneering tasks to achieve balanced, rapid, and sustainable development.

Việt Nam’s National Day celebrated in various countries

08:17 | 02/09/2024 News and Events

Lao Ambassador to France Kham-Inh Khitchadeth and the embassy’s staff visited the Vietnamese Embassy in France on Saturday to offer congratulations while the Vietnamese Consulate General in Japan’s Osaka prefecture held a ceremony to mark the National Day.

PM chairs conference to deploy NA's resolution on Da Nang's administration, development

17:32 | 01/09/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid conference in Da Nang on August 31 to introduce and deploy the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 on the organisation of urban administration and pilot implementation of special mechanisms and policies for the development of the central city.

Top leader chairs meeting of personnel sub-committee of 14th Nation Party Congress

22:05 | 29/08/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm emphasised that personnel work is a critical aspect of each Party Congress, requiring thorough, careful, and prudent preparations.

500kV Circuit-3 power transmission line project significant in many aspects: PM

16:24 | 29/08/2024 News and Events

Hung Yen - The 500kV Circuit-3 power transmission line linking Quang Trach in the central province of Quang Binh and Pho Noi in the northern province of Hung Yen holds special significance in many aspects of economics, politics, society, national defence and security, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the project’s inauguration ceremony in Hung Yen on August 29.

Top leader receives Secretary of CPC Committee of China’s Guangxi

08:45 | 29/08/2024 News and Events

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President Tô Lâm received Liu Ning, member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Committee of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

MoIT leader holds talks with President of Australian Senate

10:03 | 28/08/2024 News and Events

(VEN) - On August 27, in Hanoi, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines during her official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Top leader orders best-quality political report be drafted for 14th NPC

08:42 | 28/08/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, head of the sub-committee for documents of the 14th National Party Congress, chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the draft political report that will be submitted to the congress.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Australia Senate President Sue Lines

17:21 | 27/08/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 27 hosted visiting President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines, during which the two sides agreed to promote all-around cooperation between the two countries in the coming time.

Vietnam, US hold 13th Political-Security-Defence Dialogue

09:50 | 27/08/2024 News and Events

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defence Dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Top leader receives RoK Coast Guard commission general

09:12 | 27/08/2024 News and Events

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm hosted a reception for visiting Commissioner General of the Coast Guard of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kim Jong-uk in Hà Nội on Monday.

NA convenes eighth extraordinary session to scrutinise personnel affairs

11:03 | 26/08/2024 News and Events

The 15th National Assembly (NA) opened its eighth extraordinary session in Hà Nội on Monday to consider personnel matters.

PM calls for ensuring security in Central Highlands provinces

17:21 | 25/08/2024 News and Events

The Central Highlands region is strategically important for the country's economy, politics, security, national defence and ecological environment, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said on Sunday.

PM attends chemical industry’s traditional day in Hanoi

18:11 | 24/08/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony in Hanoi on August 22 to mark the 55th anniversary of the chemical industry’s traditional day (August 19, 1969 –2024).

Australian Senate President starts official visit to Viet Nam

16:15 | 24/08/2024 News and Events

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines arrived in Ha Noi on Friday, starting her seven-day official visit to Viet Nam.

Party, State ready to work on behalf of business community: top leader

09:21 | 23/08/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed the Party and State’s special attention to the Vietnamese business community while meeting with a delegation of the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) in Hanoi on August 22.

Efforts needed to build supply chains for clean export products

10:10 | 22/08/2024 Major exports

Significant efforts are needed to develop supply chains that ensure clean products for export regarding a fragmented and small-scale agricultural sector like Vietnam’s, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan at the question-and-answer event on August 21, as part of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s ongoing 36th session.

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Ca Mau Province accelerates public investment disbursement

17:29 | 11/10/2024 Investment

This southernmost province has set a target of 7% economic growth this year, so the pressure to disburse public investment capital from now until the end of the year is still very large, and solutions are needed to create a breakthrough.

East Asian Summit calls for cooperation to enhance mutual understanding

17:22 | 11/10/2024 Cooperation

VIENTIANE — The 19th East Asian Summit (EAS) was organised in Vientiane on Friday, focusing on promoting cooperation within the EAS to bolster mutual understanding and trust.

PM attends 12th ASEAN-US Summit in Vientiane

17:18 | 11/10/2024 News and Events

VIENTIANE – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính joined leaders of other ASEAN member countries and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the 12th ASEAN-US Summit in Vientiane on Friday.

Vietnam ready to turn off 2G service

16:34 | 11/10/2024 Science - Technology

(VEN) - On the afternoon of October 11, the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority and the Information Center (Ministry of Information and Communications - MIC) coordinated with VietNamNet online newspaper and the Information Center (MIC) to organize a talk show “Turning off 2G service before G hour”.

WTO highlights Vietnam’s role in restructuring of global supply chains

14:37 | 11/10/2024 Trade

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on October 10 released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics, in which it affirms Vietnam and Mexico have emerged as “connecting” economies – stepping in as the source for many products - in the restructuring of global supply chains that serve the US market.

Multimedia

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Hanoi Liberation: Important milestones

15:39 | 09/10/2024 Infographic

Over the past 70 years, Hanoi has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's key cities, characterized by rapid and sustainable economic growth. The capital, with its rich cultural heritage spanning a millennium, embodies the enduring spirit of the ancient Thang Long capital and the beauty of its landscapes. Today, it stands as a vital hub for showcasing and celebrating Vietnamese intellect.

Vietnam makes active contributions to ASEAN development

09:15 | 09/10/2024 Infographic

Vietnam, guided by the principles of proactivity, positivity, and responsibility, has made significant contributions to ASEAN cooperation throughout its journey with the organization. These efforts exemplify Vietnam's consistent spirit of peace, harmony, and friendship, all aimed at fostering stability and mutual prosperity. The nation is always dedicated to building a strong and united ASEAN, enhancing its role and prestige at both regional and global stages.

France becomes Vietnam's 8th Comprehensive Strategic Partner

08:57 | 08/10/2024 Cooperation

On the occasion of the official visit to France by Party General Secretary and President To Lam on October 7, 2024, Vietnam and France issued a joint statement on upgrading their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. As of October 2024, Vietnam has Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with eight countries.

Two historic battles of the capital’s armed force and people

09:53 | 07/10/2024 Infographic

The armed forces and people of Hanoi take great pride in two historic battles: the 60-day and night resistance alongside the entire nation (December 19, 1946 - February 17, 1947), and the 12-day and night of Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air (December 18 - 29, 1972).

Numerous cultural, tourism activities to welcome 70th Hanoi’s Liberation Day

10:43 | 05/10/2024 Infographic

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), numerous activities and programs such as exhibitions, art performances, and experiential tourism will be organized at historical sites in the Old Quarter of Hanoi in the coming days.

Policy

Multiple laws under review for revisions

08:55 | 11/10/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — It is essential to address legal issues that involve multiple laws to make things easier for people, rather than just focusing on a single law and aiming solely to streamline government operations, stated National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyễn Khắc Định.

Top leader attends Hà Nội's Liberation Day anniversary, highlights potential to drive growth

20:31 | 10/10/2024 Policy

The historical moment of Hà Nội’s liberation from French colonisers seven decades ago is proof of national solidarity and aspiration for peace, a milestone in the city’s and Việt Nam’s course of development, Tô Lâm said.

Vietnam, Cuba bolster defence cooperation

16:36 | 10/10/2024 Policy

Havana – A delegation of high-ranking political officers of the Vietnam People's Army (People's Army), led by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Trinh Van Quyet, secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and head of the General Department of Politics, has paid a working visit to Cuba.

NA urges capital market revitalisation

20:15 | 09/10/2024 Policy

Looking ahead to 2025, Vũ Hồng Thanh, Chairman of the National Assembly Economic Committee, emphasised the need for measures to promote sustainable growth, focusing on enhancing internal capacity and macroeconomic stability.

Industry & Trade

MoIT approves price framework to purchase electricity from Laos

08:38 | 11/10/2024 Energy

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decision approving a price framework for electricity imports from Laos starting from December 31, 2025.

Foreign investors interested in green development, semiconductor industry in Vietnam

17:34 | 09/10/2024 Industry

HCM City – Green, clean development and semiconductor chip production are among the sectors in Vietnam that foreign investors are interested in, according to VinaCapital CEO and Founding Partner Don Lam.

Việt Nam seeks Japan's cooperation in hydrogen energy development

14:33 | 09/10/2024 Energy

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vũ Chi Mai pledged to support the NIC and the Ministry of Planning and Investment in seeking Japanese partners to help Việt Nam build and implement the hydrogen energy policy.

Việt Nam's industrial production saw positive growth in nine months

14:20 | 08/10/2024 Industry

The nine-month IIP growth was driven by the manufacturing sector (up 9.8 per cent), electricity production and distribution (up 11.1 per cent) and water supply and waste-wastewater treatment (up 9.9 per cent). Meanwhile, the mining sector fell 6.4 per cent.

Investment

Ca Mau Province accelerates public investment disbursement

17:29 | 11/10/2024 Investment

HCM City approves US$9b Cần Giờ coastal urban development project

10:04 | 11/10/2024 Investment

HCM City People’s Committee has approved the planning for the Cần Giờ coastal urban area, which covers an area of 2,870 hectares and is projected to attract nearly US$9 billion in private investment.

Bac Ninh leads nation in FDI attraction in nine months

18:05 | 09/10/2024 FDI

Bac Ninh province continued topping the nation for foreign direct investment (FDI) influx with a total of over 4.2 billion USD during January-September on the back of its sound investment climate, modern infrastructure, and abundant labour force.

Total social investment capital disbursed in nine months up 6.8%: GSO

14:41 | 08/10/2024 Investment

The total social investment capital disbursed during January – September rose 6.8% to some 2.42 quadrillion VND (97.2 billion USD) on the back of a fall in lending interest rate, robust production growth, and the continuation of tax incentives, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Finance-Banking

PM urges WB to provide concessional loans for key infrastructure projects

08:52 | 11/10/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the World Bank (WB)'s continued support and concessional loans targeting key infrastructure projects, including high-speed and urban rail systems, major seaports and airports.

DIC Corp completes buyback of $18.6 million in bonds

09:25 | 10/10/2024 Finance-Banking

Development Investment Construction (DIC Corp) said that it has fully redeemed the bonds it issued in September 2021.

Update on exclusive partnership between Manulife Vietnam and Techcombank

14:52 | 08/10/2024 Finance-Banking

Manulife Vietnam and Techcombank on Monday announced updated information on their exclusive insurance distribution partnership in Việt Nam.

VPBank, LOTTE C&F cooperate to provide financial service with “Buy now pay later” product

09:31 | 07/10/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) and LOTTE C&F Vietnam Co., Ltd held a ceremony on September 27 for the signing of a MOU on optimising theirs resources, promoting sustainable growth, and bringing flexible, economical and effective consuming finance solutions to LOTTE customers.

Environment

Leveraging power of community to protect unique Yok Đôn ecosystem

14:49 | 09/10/2024 Environment

Spanning over 115,500 hectares, Yok Đôn National Park is the only dipterocarp forest ecosystem in Việt Nam.

Little cooperation from zoo operators in mass deaths of tigers, lions, panther: authorities

09:18 | 08/10/2024 Environment

A total of 50 tigers, lions and one black panther have been reported dead at Mỹ Quỳnh Zoo and Vườn Xoài Tourist Park in the past few months.

Issuing “passports” for forest visits

22:12 | 05/10/2024 Environment

The forestry sector’s initiative to develop the multi-purpose value of forest ecosystems is attracting the attention of investors, businesses, and the community. Visiting forests for sightseeing, exploring, and experiencing ecotourism will promote the development of the forest economy, contributing to education and sustainable protection of the natural environment.

Vietnam’s forestry sector leads in achieving net negative emissions

09:16 | 04/10/2024 Environment

Forestry is now the only sector capable of achieving net negative emissions, thanks to the Government's forestry development policies, including the closure of natural forests, forest protection and development, coupled with international sponsorship, said Director of the Forestry Department Tran Quang Bao.

Science - Technology

Vietnam ready to turn off 2G service

16:34 | 11/10/2024 Science - Technology

Digital infrastructure strategy approved

09:50 | 11/10/2024 Science - Technology

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh recently signed a decision approving the digital infrastructure by 2025 with a vision to 2030.

Vietnam, India seek further development through sci-tech cooperation

09:46 | 11/10/2024 Science - Technology

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Hai and Secretary of the Indian Department of Science and Technology Prof. Abhay Karandikar discussed ways to boost science and technology cooperation between the two countries in New Delhi on October 9.

Digital transformation creates new momentum for national development

16:35 | 10/10/2024 Science - Technology

The annual National Digital Transformation Day (October 10) has been actively responded to by all localities, contributing to strongly and rapidly promoting the digital transformation process and creating a new momentum for Vietnam’s development.

Society

Implementation of Red River Delta Region Planning approved

09:00 | 11/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI – Detailed plan for the development of both sides of the Red River has been officially signed off with a focus on connectivity and tackling congestion.

Nine Vietnamese universities make global rankings 2025

17:05 | 10/10/2024 Society

HÀ NỘI — Nine Vietnamese universities have secured places in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025.

Hanoi develops as dynamic, pioneering, innovation city: Int’l media

11:33 | 10/10/2024 Metropolis

HANOI – Media outlets and international friends have provided accurate assessments of Hanoi's strategic vision—a dynamic city and a pioneer in innovation, integration, and sustainable development, after seven decades of construction and development (October 10, 1954-2-24).

Hà Nội's remarkable transformation after 20 years

11:25 | 10/10/2024 Metropolis

Hà Nội is not perfect, but Hà Nội in 2024 is way better than Hà Nội in the 2000s. And with a promising plan and a generation eager to contribute and change society for the better, Hà Nội in 2034 might progress even further.

Vietnamese Brands

Fifteen Vietnamese banks named in the global top 500 banking brands

16:24 | 10/10/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Fifteen Vietnamese banks are named on the world’s top 500 banking brands, announced by the world's leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

Việt Nam's second rice brand enters picky Japanese market

09:03 | 10/10/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Japonica - AAN has become the second Vietnamese rice brand to have entered Japan, with a ceremony held on October 9 to debut the produce.

Ben Tre to export first batch of fresh coconuts to China in October

09:41 | 08/10/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is urgently preparing necessary conditions to export its first batch of fresh coconuts to China under a fresh coconut export protocol signed recently between Vietnamese and Chinese management agencies.

Mê Linh harnesses the potential of OCOP products

09:36 | 07/10/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Mê Linh has been actively promoting the OCOP programme alongside agricultural development over the past few years.

Culture

Việt Nam promotes location opportunities at Busan International Film Festival

09:41 | 11/10/2024 Culture

The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) and the People's Committees of Đà Nẵng, Ninh Bình, Phú Yên and Quảng Ninh Cities and Provinces jointly organised activities to promote Vietnamese cinema at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea.

Hanoi – World’s Leading Culinary City Destination

16:15 | 10/10/2024 Lifestyle

(VEN) - Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, became a World’s Leading Culinary City and Asia’s Best Culinary City Destination during the fifth awards ceremony of the World Culinary Awards recently held in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This achievement continues to affirm the capital’s culinary reputation among international visitors.

Pride and patriotism: the ‘expat’ view

09:19 | 10/10/2024 Culture

Patriotism is not about saying my country is better than yours, it’s about saying “I love my country” and when your country is Vietnam, there’s a lot to love.

German Film Awards winner opens Kinofest in Hà Nội

09:16 | 10/10/2024 Culture

Kinofest is the Goethe-Institute's annual film festival in Southeast Asia dedicated to contemporary German cinema. It will take place from October 10 to November 30 and will show nine films in Hà Nội, central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, HCM City and southern Bình Dương Province.

Tourism

Hà Nội develops tour to explore Thường Tín’s craft villages

09:32 | 11/10/2024 Tourism

The Hà Nội Department of Tourism and the People's Committee of Thường Tín District are developing a tour named “Duyên Thái Craft Village Art”.

Vietnam Airlines promotes tourism in Germany

09:27 | 10/10/2024 Tourism

Vietnam Airlines, in collaboration with the Tourism Departments of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Sai Gon Tourist Group, and Munich Airport recently held a promotion programme in Munich to popularise Vietnam’s tourism and culture and to enhance tourism cooperation with European countries.

Việt Nam sees surge of tourists from visa-exempt countries in 2024

09:46 | 08/10/2024 Tourism

International tourist arrivals to Việt Nam from some major markets, like China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

Cultural tourism requires more investment to become cultural industry

09:24 | 08/10/2024 Tourism

Việt Nam has been praised internationally for its cultural resources and tourism development, but much still needs to be done to transform cultural resources into tourism value and cultural tourism into a cultural industry.