Events

Vietnamese, Bulgarian Presidents hold talks in Hanoi

16:59 | 25/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev held talks in Hanoi on November 25, at which they agreed on major orientations and specific measures to further foster cooperation and elevate relations between the two countries in the coming time.

State leader hosts welcome ceremony for Bulgarian President

15:24 | 25/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on November 25 morning for Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his spouse, who are on an official visit to Vietnam.

13th Party Central Committee convenes meeting in Hanoi

15:20 | 25/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) convened a meeting in Hanoi on November 25 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev meets with Vietnamese friends

08:58 | 25/11/2024 News and Events

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on November 24 evening had a meeting with the Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association and Vietnamese friends who had previously studied and worked in the European country.

Cambodian King to pay state visit to Vietnam

09:06 | 26/11/2024 News and Events

Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni will pay a state visit to Vietnam from November 28 – 29.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets Ericsson CEO

09:03 | 26/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave a reception in Hanoi on November 25 for Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson who is paying a working visit to Vietnam.

Party leader receives Bulgarian President

08:59 | 26/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – Party General Secretary To Lam received visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Hanoi on November 25 afternoon.

Top legislator wraps up official trip to Cambodia

08:50 | 25/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking Party and State delegation arrived in Hanoi on November 24 afternoon, concluding a successful trip to Cambodia for an official visit and attendance at the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th plenary session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP-11).

NA Chairman addresses 11th Plenary Session of Int’l Parliament for Tolerance and Peace

17:23 | 24/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined Vietnam's unwavering support for initiatives that contribute to global and regional peace and stability in an address at the opening of the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 24.

Bulgarian President arrives in Hanoi, begins official trip

16:41 | 24/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi - President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on November 24 afternoon, beginning their official visit to Vietnam from November 24-28 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Top Vietnamese legislator pays courtesy visit to Cambodian King

08:55 | 24/11/2024 News and Events

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn paid a courtesy visit to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on November 23, within the framework of his official visit to the neighbouring country.

Top Vietnamese leader concludes official visit to Malaysia

16:33 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Kuala Lumpur – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Kuala Lumpur at noon on November 23, wrapping up their three-day official visit to Malaysia, at the invitation of Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

Party chief visits embassy, meets with Vietnamese community in Malaysia

13:04 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy and met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Malaysia on November 23.

Party General Secretary receives leaders of major Malaysian groups

12:57 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnam always treasures and welcomes Malaysian enterprises to invest and do long-term business in the country, and continues to perfect its legal framework, improve the investment and business environment, and simplify administrative procedures to create the best conditions for them, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam has affirmed.

NA Chairman meets with President of Cambodian People's Party, Senate

09:19 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Phnom Penh – The Vietnamese Party and State always value and give high priority to consolidating the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability with Cambodia for the benefit of both countries' people, and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Party chief visits Malaysia’s national oil & gas company

09:12 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Kuala Lumpur – Party General Secretary To Lam visited Malaysia’s national oil & gas company (Petronas) in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, part of his official visit to the country.

PM wraps up working trip to Brazil, official visit to Dominican Republic

09:08 | 23/11/2024 News and Events

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam returned to Hanoi in the early morning of November 23, successfully wrapping up their working trip to and attendance at the G20 Summit, and official visit to the Dominican Republic.

Bulgarian President’s visit to deepen ties with Việt Nam: Ambassador

16:41 | 22/11/2024 News and Events

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Đỗ Hoàng Long said the visit underscores Việt Nam's high regard for Bulgaria as a traditional, trusted and important partner in the Balkans region.

Bulgarian President to pay official visit to Vietnam

16:08 | 22/11/2024 News and Events

President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 24-28.

Vietnamese NA Chairman receives Cambodia's highest order

16:05 | 22/11/2024 News and Events

President of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA) Samdech Khuon Sudary, on behalf of the State of Cambodia, awarded the Royal Order of Sahametrei (The Grand Cross), the highest honour that Cambodia bestows upon foreigners, to Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Tran Thanh Man on November 21.

Party chief delivers policy speech at University of Malaya

15:54 | 22/11/2024 News and Events

Kuala Lumpur – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam delivered a policy speech at the University of Malaya, the oldest and most prestigious university of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur on November 22 as part of his ongoing official visit to the Southeast Asian country.

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PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

17:31 | 28/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 ordered the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.

GEIMS Việt Nam 2024 kicks off

16:49 | 28/11/2024 Economy

Held for the first time in Việt Nam, GEIMS Việt Nam is expected to shape the electronics manufacturing industry and open up business collaboration opportunities and electronic component supply deals.

Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

16:45 | 28/11/2024 Culture

A culture, tourism and trade week at Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc craft village will promote traditional silk weaving November 30-December 6.

Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

16:39 | 28/11/2024 Tourism

Unique culture and beautiful nature of Guangxi Province introduced in Việt Nam in an effort to promote tourism between two countries.

HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

16:33 | 28/11/2024 Tourism

HCM City will step up efforts to strengthen travel linkages with the expanded northwestern region to develop more unique tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

10:03 | 28/11/2024 Infographic

The state visit to Vietnam from November 28-29 by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni contributes to deepening the relations between the two countries in line with the motto of "Good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability."

Japanese retailer Aeon to break ground on 4th shopping mall in Northern Vietnam

15:54 | 25/11/2024 Investment

Japan’s Aeon Mall Vietnam will start construction of a VND5.14 trillion ($202.2 million) shopping center project in the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO natural heritage site Ha Long Bay, on December 2, according to provincial authorities.

Vietnam’s rice exports already exceed 8 million tonnes

15:57 | 25/11/2024 Trade

By November 15, Vietnam’s rice exports had reached 8.05 million tonnes with a value of US$5.05 billion, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs.

Prolonged rainfall and landslides disrupt life in central region

15:43 | 25/11/2024 Environment

Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.

Vietnam listed among world’s top 30 largest exporters

15:52 | 25/11/2024 Trade

Vietnam ranked 23rd among the world's top 30 largest exporters with a total export turnover reaching US$354 billion last year, accounting for 1.5% of the global export earnings, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Multimedia

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Ancient house comes to life

16:30 | 28/11/2024 Culture

The Ancient House at 87 Mã Mây has come to life with a new live show about a herbalist, one of the owners of the house in the past. Visitors can learn about the tradition of making herbs, and watch the lifestyle of family that once lived there with music and dances from the 1930s.

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

10:03 | 28/11/2024 Infographic

Vietnam, Bulgaria strengthen traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation

08:56 | 26/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from November 24 to 28. This is the first visit to Vietnam by a Bulgarian president in 11 years, and also the first trip to the Southeast Asian country by President Radev.

Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

09:32 | 24/11/2024 Society

Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Will this help ease congestion? Watch our video and tell us your comments.

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.

Policy

NA passes revised law on human trafficking prevention, control

16:29 | 28/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – The National Assembly (NA) on November 28 passed the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control with approval from 454 out of 455 deputies participating in the voting.

Legislature passes amendments to health insurance law

15:49 | 28/11/2024 Policy

The Government will continue to provide support for students in participating in health insurance, with increasing levels put into consideration.

Lawmakers discuss bill on corporate income tax

10:27 | 28/11/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI – Legislators will review a verification report and discuss a draft resolution of the National Assembly (NA) on reducing value-added tax (VAT); the draft amended Law on Corporate Income Tax; and the draft law on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, at the ongoing 8th session on Thursday in Hà Nội.

NA approves investment policy for national target programme on cultural development

18:02 | 27/11/2024 Policy

The National Assembly (NA) on November 27 morning passed a resolution approving investment policy for the national target programme on cultural development in the 2025-2035 period with 430 out of 454 deputies voting in favor.

Industry & Trade

Cinnamon industry seeks to take advantage of trade deal to expand exports to the UK

09:20 | 28/11/2024 Industry

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

HCM City: Strong leap into semiconductor industry

16:44 | 27/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City aims to become a smart city by 2030, identifying the semiconductor industry as the core in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Nam Định to build two new industrial clusters

15:07 | 27/11/2024 Industry

Nam Định is expected to have 54 industrial clusters covering a total area of about 5,969 hectares by 2030.

Vietnam seeks Danish assistance in green energy development

11:21 | 26/11/2024 Energy

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized Vietnam’s desire for Danish firms to increase investments in green energy development during his meetings with leaders of Denmark’s leading corporations and the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) as part of his working tip to Denmark on November 25.

Investment

Bulgarian President invites VinFast to invest in electric vehicle production

16:50 | 27/11/2024 Investment

The Bulgarian President praised the quality and potential of VinFast's electric vehicles in the European market and urged the company to explore collaboration and investment opportunities in Bulgaria.

Japanese retailer Aeon to break ground on 4th shopping mall in Northern Vietnam

15:54 | 25/11/2024 Investment

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

16:58 | 22/11/2024 Investment

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

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.

Finance-Banking

PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

17:31 | 28/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Bac Ninh Province meets business needs for year-end loans

17:02 | 26/11/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - To ensure the sufficiency of loans for manufacturing businesses toward year’s end, many credit institutions in Bac Ninh Province have launched new credit packages with preferential interest rates.

Promoting credit for key agricultural sectors in Mekong Delta

11:11 | 25/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Mekong Delta contributes 95% of Vietnam’s rice exports and accounts for 60% of the country’s total seafood export value. Recently, fruit exports have shown strong growth, with various fruits entering new markets. However, numerous credit-related obstacles are creating challenges regarding agricultural production loans in the region.

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.

Environment

Strengthening cooperation on environment and climate adaptation

10:01 | 28/11/2024 Environment

Can Tho – A working session between leaders of Can Tho and a delegation led by Daniel Stork, Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, was held in the Mekong delta city on November 27 to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral collaboration in agriculture, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation.

Deforestation, forest land encroachment increase in Đắk Lắk Province

14:57 | 27/11/2024 Environment

Despite various measures implemented by local authorities and forest managers to curb the situation, the issue has not yet 'cooled down'.

Businesses support Vietnam’s net zero target

16:18 | 25/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Vietnam has set a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to combat global climate change. To support the Government in achieving this target, many businesses have introduced various greenhouse gas reduction solutions.

Prolonged rainfall and landslides disrupt life in central region

15:43 | 25/11/2024 Environment

Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.

Science - Technology

VN to embrace a new internet era: VIA

16:17 | 28/11/2024 Science - Technology

There are vast opportunities for Vietnamese internet businesses, participants were told at Việt Nam's Internet Day 2024 in Hà Nội.

Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

09:59 | 27/11/2024 Science - Technology

The fourth International Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences is taking place in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from November 26-29, bringing together nearly 130 prominent experts from around the world.

TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 crowns winners for innovation in healthcare and sustainability

17:06 | 26/11/2024 Science - Technology

The TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition announced its winners on Tuesday, with the top teams recognised for their innovative solutions in healthcare and sustainable green development.

MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology

17:04 | 25/11/2024 Science - Technology

In preparation for cooperation in training human resources in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education Conference.

Society

Vietnamese, Chinese border localities boost education cooperation

10:25 | 27/11/2024 Society

In 2024, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region awarded many scholarships to students of the Vietnamese localities, including 18 undergraduate and two master’s ones for Hà Giang.

HCM City’s first metro line set to commence operations next month

09:04 | 27/11/2024 Society

HCM City’s first metro line is set to begin operations next month after multiple delays, with ticket prices starting at VNĐ6,000 (US$0.24) per ride.

Promoting green consumption

17:14 | 26/11/2024 Society

In Vietnam, green consumption is a key component of the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

VND320-billion stopover to be built on North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section

17:00 | 26/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - A 10ha-plus stopover will be built on the North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section in Xuan Lam Commune of Phu Yen Province’s Song Cau Town with a total investment capital of almost VND320 billion, including more than VND5.4 billion for project site clearance.

Vietnamese Brands

Phú Xuyên a land of hundreds of timeless crafts

10:12 | 27/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Phú Xuyên District, located 30 kilometres south of Hà Nội, is renowned as the 'land of hundreds of crafts', with all 154 villages engaged in various trades.

Dong Thap diversifies lotus products

09:34 | 26/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Lotus growers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have won big as their efforts to diversify lotus products pay off.

Top 10 reputable pharmaceutical, medical supply companies in 2024 announced

09:17 | 26/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Report JSC announced the list of top 10 reputable companies in the pharmacy, medical supply and health care for 2024.

The essence of Chuon Ngo Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Village

16:42 | 25/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Despite the passage of time, local artisans have meticulously preserved and elevated this traditional craft. Their exquisite creations have gone beyond national borders, reaching the continents and the world.

Culture

Culture week to promote Vạn Phúc traditional silk craft

16:45 | 28/11/2024 Culture

A culture, tourism and trade week at Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc craft village will promote traditional silk weaving November 30-December 6.

Ancient house comes to life

16:30 | 28/11/2024 Culture

Vietnamese students promote cultural heritage in Australia

10:05 | 27/11/2024 Culture

Held at the University of Queensland's Saint Lucia campus, the interactive event took participants on a four-hour journey to explore Việt Nam's traditional handicrafts.

Young boy takes top prize at writing contest

09:49 | 26/11/2024 Culture

Hà Nội-based Lã Duy Long was awarded special prize at a story writing contest Đóa Hoa Đồng Thoại (Bouquet of Children's Stories Contest) with his short story about donating hair to a cancer patient.

Tourism

Border tourism development enhanced through Magnificent Guangxi event

16:39 | 28/11/2024 Tourism

Unique culture and beautiful nature of Guangxi Province introduced in Việt Nam in an effort to promote tourism between two countries.

HCM City, north-west foster tourism links

16:33 | 28/11/2024 Tourism

HCM City will step up efforts to strengthen travel linkages with the expanded northwestern region to develop more unique tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.

Việt Nam earns sixth consecutive 'World's Leading Heritage Destination' title at WTA

10:22 | 28/11/2024 Tourism

This year, Việt Nam outshone notable contenders such as Armenia, Brazil, Egypt, Greece, Japan and Saudi Arabia to secure the prestigious prize.

Community tourism transforms livelihoods in remote areas

09:55 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

Across Vietnam, a transformative movement is quietly reshaping the landscape of local livelihoods, particularly in remote and mountainous areas as community-based tourism turns the rich traditional cultures and daily lives of ethnic groups into interesting attractions for foreign travelers.