Events

PM attends Vietnam-Brazil business forum in Rio de Janeiro

15:03 | 18/11/2024 News and Events

Rio de Janeiro - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-Brazil business forum in Rio de Janeiro on 17 November afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil for attendance at the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in the Latin American country.

Armenian NA President arrives in Hà Nội, beginning official visit to Việt Nam

08:54 | 18/11/2024 News and Events

Việt Nam - Armenia trade reached US$62.6 million in 2022, up 469 per cent from a year earlier, and hit $342 million in 2023, an increase of 516 per cent compared to 2022. There remains room for both countries to boost cooperation in such areas as economics, trade, science, and education.

Vietnam, Brazil agree to upgrade bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership

08:53 | 18/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro on November 17, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a Joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.

PM Pham Minh Chinh joins Vietnam Day in Brazil

08:46 | 18/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and the Vietnamese delegation participated in the “Vietnam Day in Brazil” programme in Rio de Janeiro on November 17 (local time).

PM proposes three strategic guarantees for global poverty eradication

08:57 | 19/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a speech at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 (local time), proposing three strategic guarantees for global poverty eradication.

Mass mobilisation must prioritise citizens’ interests: Party chief

08:32 | 19/11/2024 News and Events

The ultimate goal of mass mobilisation in today’s context is to serve the people, bring practical benefits to the people and address their legitimate needs and aspirations, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

NA Chairman to visit Cambodia, attend ICAPP, IPTP meetings

08:12 | 19/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man will lead a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State to pay an official visit to Cambodia and attend the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) from November 21-24.

PM receives leaders of major enterprises in Brazil

08:38 | 18/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of four Brazilian corporations in Rio de Janeiro on November 17 (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil for participation in the G20 Summit and bilateral activities.

Vietnam’s engagement in Brazil G20 Summit highlights its rising position internationally

17:05 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnam’s acceptance of the invitation to attend the G20 summit in Brazil not only affirms the country’s increasingly prominent role and position on the international and regional stage but also creates opportunities to promote trade, investment, and cooperation with other G20 member countries, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi.

Party leader offers incense in memory of late President Hồ Chí Minh in Cà Mau

10:04 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm offered incense in tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at a memorial area for the late leader in Cà Mau city, the southernmost province of Cà Mau, on November 16.

State President’s Chile, Peru trip a success: official

10:01 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

The official visits to Chile and Peru delivered an important message to the international community, particularly to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region, about Việt Nam's consistent foreign policy while the State President’s attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week reaffirms Việt Nam's commitment to APEC cooperation.

PM arrives in Brazil, beginning working trip to attend G20 Summit

09:53 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

This is the fifth time Việt Nam has been invited to attend a G20 Summit and the first time PM Chính has attended the summit.

State President concludes official visit to Peru, attendance at APEC Leaders’ Week

09:50 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

Lima – State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Lima on November 16 afternoon (local time), concluding their official visit to Peru and attendance at the 2024 APEC Leaders’ Week at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.

State President meets with Japanese PM on APEC meeting sidelines

09:45 | 17/11/2024 News and Events

State President Luong Cuong had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on November 16 morning (local time) on the sidelines of the APEC 2024 Leaders’ Week in Peru.

Vietnamese President meets with Indonesian counterpart

18:50 | 16/11/2024 News and Events

State President Luong Cuong had a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Lima on November 15 (local time) on the occasion of his attendance at the APEC 2024 Leaders’ Week Peru, during which they agreed to further elevate the bilateral relations.

PM sets off for attendance at G20 Summit in Brazil, official visit to Dominican Republic

10:38 | 16/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi in the early morning of November 16 to attend the G20 Summit and have bilateral activities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16-19, and pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19-21.

State leader meets with New Zealand's PM in Lima

10:28 | 16/11/2024 News and Events

Lima - State President Luong Cuong had a meeting with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon in Lima on November 15 (local time), while there to participate in the APEC 2024 Leaders’ Week in Peru.

State President meets with Chief Executive of Hong Kong (China)

10:20 | 16/11/2024 News and Events

Lima - State President Luong Cuong met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) John Lee Ka-chiu in Lima on November 15, during his participation in the APEC 2024 Leaders’ Week in Peru.

Armenian NA President to pay official visit to Việt Nam

22:50 | 15/11/2024 News and Events

President of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia Alen Simonyan will pay an official visit to Việt Nam from November 17-23.

PM’s Brazil, Dominican Republic trip to highlight dynamic, reform-driven Vietnam

15:09 | 15/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the G20 Summit in Brazil and official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 16 – 21 will convey a message of Vietnam as a dynamic and reform-oriented nation that stands ready to take on global responsibilities, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh.

Participation at G20 Summit affirms Vietnam's rising position, prestige in global arena: Diplomat

15:05 | 15/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation at the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, demonstrates that issues to be discussed at the event align with the objectives Vietnam is committed to achieving, and reaffirms the country’s growing role and position in the international and regional arena, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.

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First Vietnam Dialogue opens new avenues for Vietnam-Germany financial cooperation

16:18 | 21/11/2024 Cooperation

The first Vietnam Dialogue, a thematic forum on capital investment in Vietnam, convened on November 19 in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together Vietnamese and German enterprises in banking, capital management, and financial technology.

Welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese Party chief in Malaysia

15:35 | 21/11/2024 News and Events

Putrajaya – A welcome ceremony at the highest protocol for heads of state was held in Putrajaya city at noon on November 21 for Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, who are on a three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

Blooming buckwheat flowers on Ha Giang roads

14:54 | 21/11/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - When buckwheat flowers on the hills and in the valleys of the Dong Van karst plateau bloom, it is also the peak tourist season in the Northernmost province of Ha Giang.

Economic cooperation – main pillar of Vietnam-Malaysia relations

14:48 | 21/11/2024 Cooperation

Kuala Lumpur - Prof. Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi from the Kuala Lumpur-based University of Malaya has described economic cooperation as the main pillar of the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia.

NA Chairman departs for official visit to Cambodia

14:38 | 21/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam’s Party and State left Hanoi on November 21 for an official visit to Cambodia, where the top legislator will attend the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP).

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Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

10:54 | 21/11/2024 Infographic

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

08:45 | 20/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

10:26 | 19/11/2024 Infographic

During his trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Brazil bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.

Nhon - Hanoi Station elevated urban railway comes into operation

09:04 | 18/11/2024 Infographic

The elevated section of the pilot Nhon - Hanoi Station urban railway project has officially entered commercial operation, three months after its debut. This marks a pioneering step toward green transformation, laying the foundation for the capital's public and sustainable transportation development.

Key facts on G20 and Vietnam's participation

09:42 | 17/11/2024 Infographic

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16 to 19 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Policy

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

08:54 | 21/11/2024 Policy

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

08:40 | 20/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on November 19 held talks with Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, on the occasion of his attendance at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and his visit to Zhejiang province.

Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

09:46 | 17/11/2024 Policy

Lima – Vietnam will continue actively contributing to and effectively implementing cooperation orientations and directions of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), State President Luong Cuong affirmed while addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on November 16 (local time).

Amending the Law on Electricity to unlock resources for energy security and net zero emissions

10:04 | 16/11/2024 Policy

The draft amendment to the Law on Electricity, which is on the agenda at the current session of the National Assembly, would be a bold step for Việt Nam towards ensuring national energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Industry & Trade

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

15:38 | 20/11/2024 Industry

HCM City - Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

16:24 | 19/11/2024 Energy

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.

Garment industry targets 47-48 billion USD in export turnover next year

16:16 | 19/11/2024 Industry

Hanoi – Vietnam’s textile and garment industry aims to achieve 47–48 billion USD in export turnover in 2025, according to Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Residents support restarting Ninh Thuận Nuclear Project, call for clear roadmap

14:46 | 18/11/2024 Energy

Local residents expressed their hope that the project will be implemented with a clear, coordinated timeline and that it will bring transformative development to the province.

Investment

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

09:43 | 20/11/2024 Investment

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.

Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

16:57 | 18/11/2024 Investment

On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.

Disbursement of public investment must be accelerated: Deputy PM

12:17 | 17/11/2024 Investment

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment from now until the year-end and further tighten investment management.

LG plans to pour further US$1 billion investment into Vietnam

10:42 | 16/11/2024 Investment

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s LG Displays Co. Ltd has been licensed to raise its investment in a factory in Hai Phong city, northern Vietnam, by US$1 billion.

Finance-Banking

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

10:53 | 21/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.

VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

16:46 | 18/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.

Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

18:55 | 16/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

17:13 | 13/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Environment

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

09:02 | 20/11/2024 Environment

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

10:47 | 18/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - While e-commerce has emerged as a leading sector of the digital economy, driving economic growth and leading the digital transformation of businesses, it has also resulted in significant waste with adverse environmental impacts.

National Environmental Protection Plan ensures high quality living environment

08:59 | 18/11/2024 Environment

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.

Super Typhoon Man-yi to move into East Sea on November 18

17:13 | 17/11/2024 Environment

Super Typhoon Man-yi is expected to batter the Philippines’ Luzon island on November 17 afternoon before moving into the East Sea hours later, becoming the ninth storm to affect Vietnam this year, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Science - Technology

People, community at heart of digital transformation: Deputy PM

09:26 | 21/11/2024 Science - Technology

He called on countries and organisations to bolster close cooperation to build an Internet community of safety, responsibility and development while laying stress on Việt Nam's significant progress in the digital transformation programme.

AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

11:19 | 20/11/2024 Science - Technology

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on November 19 emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) is the core technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution, as important as the steam engine of the first Industrial Revolution, the power generator of the 2nd Industrial Revolution and the personal computer of the 3rd Industrial Revolution.

Global scientific luminaries to gather at VinFuture sci-tech week

11:08 | 19/11/2024 Science - Technology

The VinFuture Foundation has announced its flagship Science and Technology Week and Award Ceremony scheduled for December 4-7 in Hanoi, bringing together leading experts in pivotal technological domains such as materials sciences, AI, air pollution and environmental studies.

Hà Nội to host 2024 e-commerce and digital economy forum on November 21

17:23 | 17/11/2024 Science - Technology

The event aims to address the practical needs of businesses in the industrial and trade sectors as they navigate digital transformation.

Society

Việt Nam-UK Institute plans for an international university

09:14 | 21/11/2024 Society

The Việt Nam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) under the Đà Nẵng University will be turned into an international university – a key base of the Đà Nẵng University – in the 2030-50 Master Plan.

Hanoi aims to become a smart city by 2030

09:13 | 21/11/2024 Metropolis

(VEN) - At their 19th session, delegates of the Hanoi People’s Council approved a project for the development of an intelligent transport system in the city.

Huế Central Hospital boosts international cooperation to become global health hub

16:30 | 20/11/2024 Society

Every year about 100 to 110 delegations, comprising around 500 international experts, doctors and students, visit the hospital for research and training.

Hà Nội hospital partners with UK charity to provide surgeries for children with facial deformities

16:03 | 20/11/2024 Society

The 108 Military Central Hospital and Facing the World, a UK-based charity foundation, will partner in providing surgeries for children with facial deformities in Việt Nam.

Vietnamese Brands

VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

09:45 | 20/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).

Hòa Bình honey awaits reactions from UK

10:41 | 19/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Farmers, producers, and the agricultural authorities in Hòa Bình Province are waiting for feedback on their locally produced honey, which was exported for the first time to the UK last month.

Post-Typhoon Yagi trade networking event starts in Hải Dương

10:04 | 19/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Hải Dương Handicrafts Association and Nam Vũ Clean Agricultural Cooperative organised a trade event in Thanh Hà District to help local businesses expand markets and find partners after Typhoon Yagi.

Hòa Bình exports honey and pearl onions to UK

10:17 | 16/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

This shipment marks Hòa Bình Province's second export of processed agricultural products to the UK, and has a value exceeding VNĐ300 million (US$11,800).

Culture

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

15:04 | 20/11/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Dong Ho folk painting village, located in Dong Khe Hamlet, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh Town, Bac Ninh Province, boasts an over-400-year history. Its origin is tied to the Vietnamese tradition of hanging paintings during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Mid-Autumn Festival, and ancestor worship.

Vietnamese designers tell stories of culture at Fashion Week