The second Vietnam International Bakery Equipment Show (VIBS 2024) opened on December 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City.

Referee Abdullah Al Shehri of Saudi Arabia has been assigned to officiate the upcoming match between Vietnam and Indonesia which will take place as the third match of Group B at the 2024 ASEAN Championship.

Standard Chartered highlighted the nation’s positive but cautious outlook ahead in 2025, forecasting GDP growth of 6.7% next year, with growth easing from 7.5% on-year in the first half to 6.1% in the second half.

Vietnam grossed over US$31 million from exporting scallop products during the ten-month period, up 206% on-year, with the United States being the country’s largest export market.

The Border Guard Command of the southern province of Binh Dinh has received and provided medical assistance to a foreign sailor after they were involved in an accident while working.

Vietnam’s super memory team triumphed the 2024 World Mindmap Championship at the world memory sports competition held in Turkey from December 4-10.

Vietnam invested in 151 overseas projects in the first 11 months of 2024, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

After a 4-1 win over Laos in their opening match at the 2024 ASEAN Cup on December 9, Vietnam's national football team gained 1.3 points in the FIFA ranking.

Ten Vietnamese universities have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, which were recently released by the UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

In just nine months of 2024, the city's office leasing market reached 96,400 sq.m of Net Lettable Area (NLA), aiming for the highest net absorption in more than a decade.

As Christmas is less than two weeks away, the gift and decoration market in Hanoi is becoming bustling with a variety of eye-catching products at affordable prices.

All six Vietnamese students participating in the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania have won medals, with five silver and one bronze.

After years of maintaining a low profile, Pham Nhat Vuong’s two sons are now actively involved in the operations of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate.

The Cham community in An Giang offers a unique take on pho, using halal beef and a meticulously simmered broth for a flavorful, aromatic experience.

Braving freezing temperatures, thousands of Vietnamese fans gathered at Viet Tri Stadium to secure tickets for their national team’s ASEAN Cup group stage matches.

Teenagers Nguyen Thuy Hien and Nguyen Quang Thuan will represent Vietnam at the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Championships in Hungary.

Nearly 200 attendees logged on to the "Singapore Study Dream 2024" online event, eager to explore the wealth of educational opportunities available in the island city-state.

Vietnam will send three Grandmasters to compete in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 on from December 26-31 in the US.

After overcoming challenges related to tuna size regulations and market volatility, Vietnam’s tuna exports are recovering and expanding in key markets.

Passengers of Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free travel during the first 30 days of its commercial operation under a resolution passed by the municipal People’s Council at its 20th session on December 11.

While mergers and acquisitions in the Vietnamese life insurance sector have been relatively quiet, M&As in the non-life insurance sector have been quite strong, with the participation of both foreign and domestic investors.

The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures.

The Department of Water Resources Management under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam organised a workshop to exchange experiences in groundwater management in Hanoi on December 11.

Ho Chi Minh City's HOZO International Music Festival is back to captivate the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists. This year's event, running from December 13 to 15, promises a vibrant celebration of music and culture.