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State President welcomes top legislator of Cuba

20:03 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

The Vietnamese President congratulated the Caribbean nation on its significant success that the United Nations General Assembly on October 30 overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding the US end the embargo against Cuba.

Top legislators of Vietnam, Cuba hold talk

16:09 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with visiting President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on November 2.

Top Cuban legislator begins working visit to Vietnam

10:09 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez arrived in Hanoi on November 2 morning, beginning his two-day working visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

PM returns to Hanoi, wrapping up visits to three Middle East countries

10:06 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam returned to Hanoi on November 1 evening, concluding their official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) and working trip to Saudi Arabia, and official visit to Qatar.

Prime Minister to attend 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Summit

09:13 | 04/11/2024 News and Events

The participation of the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Summit was made at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Cuban top legislator concludes Việt Nam visit

15:19 | 03/11/2024 News and Events

HÀ NỘI — Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Assembly of People’s Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez and the Cuban delegation successfully concluded their visit to Việt Nam on Sunday.

Party chief hosts top Cuban legislator

20:31 | 02/11/2024 News and Events

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 2 for Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Assembly of People’s Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez.

Vietnam, Qatar issue joint communiqué

18:30 | 01/11/2024 News and Events

Doha – Vietnam and Qatar have issued a joint communiqué on the occasion of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the Middle Eastern country from October 30 to November 1 at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

Vietnamese PM visits Ras Laffan industrial city, concludes Qatar trip

16:54 | 01/11/2024 News and Events

Doha – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 1 visited Qatar Energy-invested Ras Laffan industrial city, 80 kilometres to the northeast of Doha before wrapping up his official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

Middle Eastern media spotlights significance of Vietnamese PM’s visits

16:46 | 01/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Qatar from October 27 to November 1 have garnered widespread attention from prominent Middle Eastern media outlets which have stated the trips will have positive impacts on relations between Vietnam and these countries in the coming time.

Vietnamese, Qatari PMs agree to lift bilateral relations to new height soon

08:51 | 01/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held talks in Doha on October 31, in which they agreed that the bilateral relations will be elevated to a new height in the near future.

Vietnamese PM meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha

08:05 | 01/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on October 31 morning (local time) as part of his official visit to Qatar.

Official welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese PM in Doha

19:20 | 31/10/2024 News and Events

The visit aims to promote the relationship in a more comprehensive and effective fashion, particularly in market opening, high-quality investment attraction, and cooperation in labour, education, culture, sports, tourism, people-to-people exchange, and climate change response, as well as emerging fields like science -technology, clean energy, digital transformation, innovation, and the Halal industry.

Top Cuban legislator to visit Vietnam

09:12 | 31/10/2024 News and Events

President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez will lead a delegation to pay a working visit to Vietnam from November 2 - 3.

PM meets with representatives of Vietnamese community in Qatar

08:54 | 31/10/2024 News and Events

PM meets Jordan's Crown Prince in Riyadh

Prime Minister begins official visit to Qatar

08:41 | 31/10/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Doha International Airport on October 30 evening, beginning a three-day official visit to Qatar at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jasim Al-Thani.

Prime Minister works with leaders of Saudi Arabia’s major firms in Riyadh

16:39 | 30/10/2024 News and Events

Riyadh – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held meetings in Riyadh on October 30 with leaders of Saudi Arabia’s major enterprises to promote investment cooperation, on the occasion of his attendance at the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and his working visit to the Middle East country.

Lawmakers discuss bill to remove difficulties in planning, business, investment activities

15:07 | 30/10/2024 News and Events

National Assembly (NA) deputies on October 30 morning discussed a bill which is built to remove difficulties in planning, and implementing business investment activities and bidding as part of the legislature's 8th session.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Egyptian Prime Minister

09:07 | 30/10/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly in Riyadh on October 29 (local time), on the occasion of his participation in the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and his working visit to Saudi Arabia.

Vietnamese PM holds talks with Saudi Arabian counterpart

08:53 | 30/10/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Crown Prince and the host Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh on October 29 (local time), as part of his visit to attend the eighth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and working trip to Saudi Arabia.

Vietnamese Prime Minister receives President, CEO of Saudi Aramco in Riyadh

08:49 | 30/10/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, on October 29 afternoon (local time) for Amin Al-Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest companies in both scale and revenue, with turnover reaching nearly 500 billion USD in 2023 and a total asset exceeding 660 billion USD.

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Vietnam’s textile, garment exports to reach target of US$47-48 billion in 2025

17:28 | 13/12/2024 Trade

(VEN) - Vietnam’s textile and garment exports in 2024 are expected to reach US$44 billion. The sector has set a US$47-48 billion export target for 2025.

Shrimp exports expected to hit 4 billion USD in 2024

15:30 | 13/12/2024 Trade

With double-digit growth in key markets, Vietnam's shrimp exports are projected to rake in 4 billion USD in 2024, according to insiders.

Garment industry urged to gain self-sufficiency in raw materials for UK expansion

15:23 | 13/12/2024 Industry

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry needs to develop a closed-loop supply chain with a focus on obtaining self-sufficiency in raw materials in order to meet the rules of origin under the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) for expanding exports to this market.

Vietnam announces candidacy for next-term UN Human Rights Council

15:17 | 13/12/2024 News and Events

Vietnam has officially announced its candidacy for re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.

Deputy PM urges extra efforts to remove Vietnam from money laundering grey list

15:16 | 13/12/2024 Finance-Banking

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on December 12 urged ministries and sectors to do their utmost to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s 17 recommendations to lift Vietnam out of its list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (grey list) related to money laundering.

VinFuture Sci-Tech Week starts in Hà Nội

16:53 | 05/12/2024 Science - Technology

VinFuture Foundation organised the 'Science for Life' symposia on December 4, opening the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week and Award Ceremony series in Hà Nội.

State budget revenue increases by 16 per cent in 11 months

16:57 | 05/12/2024 Economy

Government spending in the last 11 months also increased, by 4.7 per cent, compared to the same period last year.

Temu halts operations in VN, awaits registration approval

21:34 | 05/12/2024 Trade

HÀ NỘI — The e-commerce platform Temu, originating from China, has suspended its operations in Việt Nam as per requests from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Online Friday 2024 successful with impressive figures

21:38 | 05/12/2024 Trade

Hanoi – Over 900 livestreamed sessions, 1.8 billion views on TikTok shops using the hashtags #OnlineFriday and #TuHaoHangViet, nearly 4,750 response videos, and over 30 departments of industry and trade are just a few of the remarkable statistics showcasing the success of Vietnam's National E-commerce Week and Online Friday 2024 from November 25 to December 1.

Hà Nội lures US$1.8 billion of FDI in 11 months

22:21 | 05/12/2024 Economy

In the January–November period, Hà Nội reported 258 new projects totalling $1.2 billion in registered capital, along with 180 active projects with combined capital increase of $283.2 million.

Multimedia

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Hanoi achieves or exceeds 23/24 socio-economic targets for 2024

08:57 | 13/12/2024 Infographic

Hanoi achieves rather comprehensive results in its socio-economic development in 2024, with 23/24 targets completed or exceeded.

Quang Trach – Pho Noi 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line: Miracle in infrastructure development

09:05 | 12/12/2024 Infographic

Quang Trach – Pho Noi 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line is a key project with a total investment of nearly 880 million USD. Spanning 9 provinces, the 519-km power transmission line plays an important role in enhancing the operational stability for the electricity supply system in the north in 2024 and following years, contributing to ensuring the national energy security.

Foreign tourists to Vietnam up 41% in January-November

09:11 | 11/12/2024 Infographic

In the first 11 months of 2024, Vietnam welcomed more than 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% over the same period last year. Visitors by continent included: Asia (12.61 million), Europe (1.78 million), and America (0.91 million), among others.

16 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO

10:06 | 06/12/2024 Infographic

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World

08:49 | 04/12/2024 Infographic

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are paying an official visit to Japan from December 3-7. The visit is expected to promote the two countries' legislative ties in a practical and sustainable manner, thus concretising the comprehensive strategic partnership across spheres.

Policy

PM urges combating group interest during apparatus restructuring

10:47 | 13/12/2024 Policy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 12 highlighted the need to counteract group interests and personal gains during the restructuring process of the organisational apparatus, and develop appropriate policies to safeguard officials and public servants’ legitimate rights and interests.

Vietnam viewed as a priority in India's Act East policy

15:20 | 12/12/2024 Policy

The Secretary (East) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has highlighted Vietnam as one of the first countries with which India has engaged in a multi-dimensional manner as part of the South Asian nation’s Act East policy.

Australia shows interest in Việt Nam's vision of a 'rising era'

16:54 | 08/12/2024 Policy

Việt Nam and Australia shared a vision of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region and the relationship between Việt Nam and Australia have been growing fruitfully in all sectors.

Plan to streamline Government's organisational apparatus finalised

09:38 | 06/12/2024 Policy

According to Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà, the government's restructuring extends beyond ministerial consolidation, and the number of units under ministries and ministerial-level organisations will be cut by 15-20 per cent

Industry & Trade

Garment industry urged to gain self-sufficiency in raw materials for UK expansion

15:23 | 13/12/2024 Industry

Vietnam’s industrial production rises by 8.4% in 11 months

16:29 | 09/12/2024 Industry

Hanoi – Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in the January – November period rose 8.4% from the same period last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Việt Nam needs a competitive energy market: experts

16:59 | 08/12/2024 Energy

Economists, industry experts and policymakers at the event highlighted several critical challenges facing the country’s energy sector and the urgent need for strategic reforms.

Việt Nam resumes nuclear power project amid rising energy demands

17:07 | 07/12/2024 Energy

Vietnamese law-markers have approved the plan to resume the nuclear power project in the south – central province of Ninh Thuận after eight years of pause in an effort to ensure energy security while meeting Net Zero goal.

Investment

FDI remains vital contributor to boost economic growth

09:06 | 13/12/2024 Investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains one of the most vital drivers of national economic growth, recording remarkable results in 2024.

Total investment for Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway project to increase by VND6.3 trillion

14:54 | 12/12/2024 Investment

(VEN) - The total investment of Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway project is expected to increase by nearly VND6.3 trillion compared to the initial estimate approved by the National Assembly.

HCM City lays out plans for sound business climate with Japanese firms

16:50 | 11/12/2024 Investment

Ho Chi Minh City pledges to develop an equal and transparent business climate for foreign firms, including those from Japan, to aid in business development plans in the southern economic hub, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan said on December 9.

Hai Phong – a bright spot in attracting foreign investment

09:47 | 09/12/2024 Investment

With its advantageous geographical location, convenient transport connections, attractive investment environment, and consistent stance that the development of businesses is the development of the city, Hai Phong has witnessed a strong rise to become a bright spot in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Finance-Banking

Deputy PM urges extra efforts to remove Vietnam from money laundering grey list

15:16 | 13/12/2024 Finance-Banking

Realty stocks see signs of recovery

15:07 | 10/12/2024 Finance-Banking

The Vietnamese real estate market is signalling the end of a prolonged downturn, with notable signs of recovery in profitability. However the pace of revival remains measured, due to sluggish sales and limited improvements in consumer incomes.

Finance ministry to use AI in stock market surveillance

09:18 | 08/12/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it is researching using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor transactions in the stock market.

Year-end profits put heavy pressure on banks

15:12 | 06/12/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - As of the third quarter of 2024, only 11 out of 27 commercial banks have completed 75 percent or more of their pre-tax profit plans. Therefore, the year-end profit target is a huge pressure weighing heavily on their shoulders.

Environment

Bac Ninh closely monitors environmental protection at local craft villages

08:59 | 11/12/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Environmental pollution in some craft villages in the northern province of Bac Ninh has long become a “hot” issue. One typical example is the case of Phong Khe paper production village in Bac Ninh City.

Steel, thermal power enterprises participate in training course on ETS and carbon market

15:01 | 10/12/2024 Environment

From December 9-10, in Hanoi, 60 enterprises in the North participated in a training course on the Emission Trading System (ETS) and carbon market using the CarbonSim simulation tool.

Seeking capital for green transformation remains tough

16:52 | 05/12/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Shifting to green economy has become the goal of many countries and businesses around the world, including Vietnam. However, capital for green transition is still a difficult problem for the Vietnamese business community.

Drainage infrastructure development behind pace of urbanisation

11:07 | 04/12/2024 Environment

Domestic wastewater and rainwater are discharged directly into sewers, canals and ditches and then into main rivers.

Science - Technology

NVIDIA deal – catalyst for Vietnam’s tech growth: investment site

09:48 | 13/12/2024 Science - Technology

Vietnam’s partnership with US tech giant NVIDIA has reflected the Southeast Asia country’s proactive technology development strategy as well as its significant economic potential, according to Vietnam-briefing.com, an investment site of legal tax and operational advisory provider Dezan Shira & Associate.

Vietnam among pioneers in responsible technology development: Singaporean site

15:23 | 10/12/2024 Science - Technology

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at a rapid pace, Vietnam is taking steps to ensure that its AI development is ethical and socially responsible, according to an article recently published on Singaporean site opengovasia.com.

NVIDIA to build AI research and data centres in VN

08:50 | 06/12/2024 Science - Technology

An agreement to develop two centres dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) studies was signed between the Vietnamese Government and the American technology company NVIDIA.

VinFuture Sci-Tech Week starts in Hà Nội

16:53 | 05/12/2024 Science - Technology

VinFuture Foundation organised the 'Science for Life' symposia on December 4, opening the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week and Award Ceremony series in Hà Nội.

Society

Nearly VND8.3 trillion Thuong Cat Bridge construction project approved

15:08 | 13/12/2024 Society

(VEN) - On December 12^th, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Duong Duc Tuan signed a decision approving the plan and location of Thuong Cat Bridge project.

Hanoi plans to build nearly 600km of urban railway by 2045

10:51 | 13/12/2024 Society

Hanoi has approved the development of a comprehensive plan to invest in the capital’s urban railway system, with the goal of constructing more than 600 kilometres of rail by 2045.

1,200 apartments in two projects in Hanoi open for purchase by foreign nationals

09:01 | 13/12/2024 Society

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

HCM City needs over 40 million USD for seven railway lines by 2035

09:00 | 12/12/2024 Society

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

Vietnamese Brands

Building a strong brand for Ha Giang’s thick-skinned orange

14:31 | 12/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - With high nutritional value good for health, the thick-skinned orange has become well-known as a specialty of Ha Giang Province.

2024 Vietnam Business Day opens shop in Japan

14:49 | 04/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) on December 3 held the 2024 Vietnam Business Day with the theme “Shared Vision, Shared Success".

Việt Nam's OCOP products debut at AF-L'ARTIGIANO IN FIERA 2024 in Milan

14:55 | 02/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Under the theme 'Việt Nam’s OCOP Products: Gathering Values, Spreading Culture', Việt Nam’s pavilion spans 200 square metres.

Top 10 reputable logistics companies in 2024 announced

07:33 | 01/12/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Report JSC on November 29 announced the list of top 10 reputable logistics companies for 2024.

Culture

Kinh Bac Art 3 contemporary painting exhibition opens

13:14 | 08/12/2024 Culture

(VEN) - On the afternoon of December 7, the Kinh Bac Art 3 contemporary painting exhibition was opened at the Appraisal and Exhibition Center of Art and Photography, 29 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Exhibition on royal culture of Huế opens

14:45 | 04/12/2024 Culture

A special exhibition featuring the history and development of Huế Citadel has opened at the Museum of Hồ Chí Minh City.

Vietnamese artisans bring unique handicrafts to Milan

11:35 | 03/12/2024 Culture

Vietnamese firms are making their mark at the 28th Artigiano International Handicrafts Fair in Milan, the capital of Lombardy - Italy's largest economic and cultural hub, from November 30 - December 8.

Hanoi Digital Pho gives experience of unique culinary essence

09:19 | 03/12/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Hanoi has just introduced to consumers and tourists its cultural heritage - Hanoi Pho - in a unique way, which is digital Hanoi Pho.

Tourism

International visitors praise Phu Quoc as “beyond expectations”

14:05 | 09/12/2024 Tourism

According to top travel agencies, airlines, and leading online travel platforms, Phu Quoc offers world-class tourism products, leaving international visitors amazed every time they return.

Leading global tourism enterprises hail Phu Quoc as "Hawaii of the East"

09:20 | 09/12/2024 Tourism

Over 70 representatives from leading global airlines, travel agencies, and online travel platforms gathered in Phu Quoc for the famtrip program “Journey to Your True Paradise.” This significant event highlighted Phu Quoc’s potential, with participants unanimously recognizing the island as a “Hawaii of the East.”

Vietnam among top five favorite destinations for US tourists

21:08 | 08/12/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - In the first 11 months of 2024, the US is in the list of Vietnam's leading source of tourists with more than 706,000 visitors.

15.8 million int'l tourists came to Việt Nam in first 11 months, nearing 2024 target

07:00 | 07/12/2024 Tourism

Experts noted that the sharp increase in November is expected, as Việt Nam is in the peak international tourism season from October to March. The previous record for monthly international arrivals was set in November 2019, with over 1.8 million visitors.