Business-Integration17/03/2025, 08:23 Total registered FDI in Vietnam expands by 35.5% in January-FebruaryForeign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 6.9 billion USD in the first two months of 2025, marking a 35.5% year-on-year surge, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.
Politics-Diplomacy14/03/2025, 08:12 Vietnam, Singapore upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipOn March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Singapore from March 11–13, Vietnam and Singapore issued a joint statement on upgrading their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Politics-Diplomacy13/03/2025, 08:04 12 countries establishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with VietnamOn March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the Republic of Singapore (March 11-13), Vietnam and Singapore upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing the total number of countries with such partnerships with...
Politics-Diplomacy12/03/2025, 14:47 Vietnam - Singapore strategic partnershipParty General Secretary To Lam and his spouse pay an official visit to Singapore from March 11 to 13, 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Singapore and Secretary-General of its People's Action Party Lawrence Wong. Since elevating their...
Politics-Diplomacy11/03/2025, 08:04 Vietnam – Proactive, responsible ASEAN memberVietnam officially joined ASEAN on July 28, 1995. Throughout its participation, Vietnam has consistently prioritised the bloc’s unity and solidarity. The country has played an active and responsible role in shaping ASEAN’s strategic decisions, from promoting the formation of ASEAN-10...
Education-Science10/03/2025, 14:11 Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among...
Culture-Social affairs10/03/2025, 14:10 Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese traditionThe Huong Pagoda Festival welcomes visitors from February 3 to May 1, 2025 (from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 4th day of the fourth lunar month). This year’s festival marks a significant milestone as the...
Culture-Social affairs10/03/2025, 08:02 Top travel trends favoured by Asian tourists in 2025Digital travel platform Agoda has recently updated the latest travel trends through its 2025 Travel Trends Survey. The results reveal that in 2025, Asian travellers are placing greater emphasis on relaxation-focused trips, family experiences, and exploring unique destinations. These trends...
Sport-Arts09/03/2025, 17:58 2025 Sports Devotion AwardsThe Sports Devotion Awards features a top-three nominee list in four categories: Athlete of the Year, Sports Achievement of the Year, Young Athlete of the Year and Spirit of Devotion Award.
Culture-Social affairs10/03/2025, 14:10 Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese traditionThe Huong Pagoda Festival welcomes visitors from February 3 to May 1, 2025 (from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 4th day of the fourth lunar month). This year’s festival marks a significant milestone as the...
Culture-Social affairs10/03/2025, 08:02 Top travel trends favoured by Asian tourists in 2025Digital travel platform Agoda has recently updated the latest travel trends through its 2025 Travel Trends Survey. The results reveal that in 2025, Asian travellers are placing greater emphasis on relaxation-focused trips, family experiences, and exploring unique destinations. These trends...
Sport-Arts09/03/2025, 17:58 2025 Sports Devotion AwardsThe Sports Devotion Awards features a top-three nominee list in four categories: Athlete of the Year, Sports Achievement of the Year, Young Athlete of the Year and Spirit of Devotion Award.
Culture-Social affairs08/03/2025, 16:59 Music Devotion Awards 2025The 19th Devotion Awards ceremony in 2025 was held on the evening of March 5 in Hanoi. Initiated and organised by The thao & Van hoa (Sports & Culture), a publication of the Vietnam News Agency, since 2005, the awards...
Culture-Social affairs07/03/2025, 08:18 Vietnamese women celebrate "Ao Dai Week" 2025In celebration of the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 -2025) and other significant national events, the Vietnam Women’s Union has launched "Ao Dai Week" from March 1 to 8, 2025. This initiative aims to spread awareness,...
National defence-Security06/03/2025, 08:15 Central Highlands campaign: Key strategic strive marking start of 1975 Spring General Offensive and UprisingThe Central Highlands campaign, which took place from March 4 to April 3, 1975, marked the beginning of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising by the Vietnamese armed forces and people. Its victory created a turning point that led...
Politics-Diplomacy05/03/2025, 08:11 10 countries establishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with VietnamAs of February 2025, Vietnam has established Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with 10 countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Politics-Diplomacy04/03/2025, 08:09 Vietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 16 countriesVietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 16 countries from March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as part of the country's tourism development stimulus programme.
Culture-Social affairs03/03/2025, 08:06 Vietnam’s top destinations shine in Tripadvisor’s 2025 AwardsVietnam has once again proven its appeal as a global travel hotspot, with multiple destinations earning prestigious accolades in the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best by Tripadvisor, the world’s leading online travel platform.
Culture-Social affairs02/03/2025, 16:55 Hanoi – One of the most beloved destinations of all timeAs part of the Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations announced by the world’s leading travel platform, TripAdvisor, in January 2025, Hanoi was honoured among the top 25 most beloved destinations of all time, securing 14th place. Additionally,...
Politics-Diplomacy01/03/2025, 20:04 Government apparatus for 2021-2026 tenure after streamliningThe Government apparatus in the 2021-2026 tenure, after being restructured and streamlined, will feature 14 ministries, three ministerial-level agencies, and five government-affiliated agencies.
Culture-Social affairs28/02/2025, 08:12 Nationwide support helps eliminate 107,941 temporary and dilapidated housesAccording to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, as of February 21, 2025, provinces and cities nationwide have supported the elimination of 107,941 temporary and dilapidated houses, an increase of 1,752 compared to February 14, 2025.
Politics-Diplomacy27/02/2025, 08:07 Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipWithin the framework of the official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (February 25-28, 2025), the two countries have signed a Joint Statement on upgrading Vietnam - New...
Politics-Diplomacy26/02/2025, 08:09 ASEAN Future Forum 2025Under the theme "Building a United, Inclusive, and Resilient ASEAN amidst Global Transformation," the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 serves as a high-profile platform to drive discussions on strengthening regional cooperation, fostering sustainable development, and positioning ASEAN as a key player...
Politics-Diplomacy25/02/2025, 08:08 NA approves GDP growth target of at least 8% for 2025At the 9th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly on February 19, 2025, the National Assembly passed a resolution supplementing the 2025 socio-economic development plan, setting a GDP growth target of at least 8%. The resolution was approved with...
Politics-Diplomacy24/02/2025, 08:15 Government members for the 15th National Assembly termOn February 18, 2025, at the 9th Extraordinary Session, the 15th National Assembly passed Resolution No. 176/2025/QH15 on the organisational structure of the Government for the 15th National Assembly term and Resolution No. 177/2025/QH15 on the number of Government members...
Culture-Social affairs24/02/2025, 08:14 Van Phuc Silk Village joins global Network of Creative Craft CitiesVan Phuc Silk Village, along with Bat Trang Pottery Village, has been recognised as a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. Despite historical fluctuations, Van Phuc silk weaving has endured for...
Personality-Event24/02/2025, 08:13 Vietnam has 10 representatives on the world’s best hotels 2025 listForbes Travel Guide (US) announced the world’s best hotels 2025 list at the Star Awards ceremony in February 2025. Vietnam has 10 hotels featured in the rankings, including two 5-star hotels, four 4-star hotels, and four properties recognised as top-tier...
Culture-Social affairs21/02/2025, 08:13 Bat Trang Pottery Village join global Network of Creative Craft CitiesBat Trang Pottery Village, along with Van Phuc Silk Village, has been recognised as a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. Located beside the Red River, Bat Trang has been renowned...
Business-Integration20/02/2025, 08:09 Shrimp exports target 4.3 billion USD in 2025According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s shrimp exports aim to reach 4–4.3 billion USD in 2025. In January 2025, shrimp remained the strongest-growing export item, with an export value of 273.349 million USD, accounting...
