Vietnamese beauty crowned Mrs Earth International 2024

Vietnamese representative Vu Thi Hoa took home the Mrs Earth International 2024 title in its grand final held on December 9 in the Philippines.

Local video producer named in Forbes’s 30 Under 30 North America 2025

Vietnamese video producer and content creator Nguyen Sieu has been selected by Forbes Magazine to feature in the list of the "Top 30 Under 30 North America" 2025.

Miss Intercontinental 2024 crowned in Vietnamese design

The evening gown was designed exclusively for the newly crowned Miss Intercontinental 2024 by Nguyễn Minh Tuấn for his label, MINHTUAN COUTURE.

Lang Son to lure tourists with unique food tours

With food tours becoming a hot trend, Lang Son Province has joined the moment with an announcement of a combo of six new products in an effort to energise local tourism.

Striker Tien Linh honoured by AFF, looking forward to playing Indonesia

Following the national team’s 4-1 victory over Laos, Vietnamese striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh was voted the best player of the match. While he appreciated the recognition, his thoughts quickly turned to the upcoming confrontation with Indonesia.

Huge crowds say hello to two television shows held in Hanoi

Two concerts and television shows titled ’Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Trông Gai’ (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) and ’Anh Trai Say Hi’ (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye), held in Hà Nội this December were an early present for thousands of young music fans.

Vietnam rattled by 458 earthquakes in 11 months

Experts attribute the surge in seismic activity to the construction of hydropower dams.

From TV hits to national strategies: How culture can drive Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam’s performing arts sector shows promise, but inadequate training and funding models remain obstacles. Public-private partnerships could unlock its true potential.

Vietnamese teen rebuilds life after kidney transplant miracle

Diagnosed with kidney failure at 11, Le Tran has defied the odds thanks to a life-saving transplant, becoming a beacon of hope for her family.

Harmony in the wild: A Vietnamese lens on Kenya’s natural wonders

Photographer Bui Xuan Viet’s recent journey to Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve captured breathtaking wildlife moments, fulfilling a lifelong dream to explore nature’s wonders.

Finance ministry to use AI in stock market surveillance

The Ministry of Finance says it is considering using smart software trained on large data sets (AI) for transaction monitoring.

VN-US trade reaches nearly $123 billion, surpassing last year’s total

Two-way trade is expected to exceed $134-135 billion this year.

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Rice exports to set record of 9 million tonnes this year

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PM urges whole country to engage in innovation, digital transformation for development

Vietnam records 24.3 billion USD trade surplus in 11 months

Vietnam posted a trade surplus of 24.31 billion USD in the January-November period, according to the General Statistics Office.

529 million USD spent on Vietnam’s youth start-up ecosystem in 2024

Vietnam’s youth start-up ecosystem has attracted 529 million USD in venture capital funding for start-ups in 2024, according to the National Study on the State of the Ecosystem for Youth Entrepreneurship in Vietnam.

Asia constitutes 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam

Nearly 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam so far this year hailed from Asia, with a significant 60% coming from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Taiwan (China), and Japan, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism on December 6.

Vietnam invests in infrastructure for stable Internet development

Vietnam is aiming to improve and develop its Internet infrastructure to align with the advancement of new technologies, while ensuring safety and sustainability, in order to meet the growing demand for Internet usage.

Vietnam’s seafood export hits 1 billion USD mark for October

Vietnam's seafood industry is on a roll, with export momentum propelling it toward the 10 billion USD target for 2024, laying robust groundwork for 2025.

Vietnam needs a competitive energy market: experts

Vietnam is making significant strides toward transforming its energy sector by fostering a competitive and sustainable market to meet the nation’s socio-economic development demands.

Hanoi to host sixth global forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals

Hanoi to host sixth global forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals

Vietnam to develop yachts services as signature tourism product

The Ministry of Transport recently released a draft decision approving the proposal for a yacht management project, which is set to be developed into a signature tourism service of the country by 2030.

Realty stocks see signs of recovery

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.

More tax law reforms needed to address e-commerce challenges

The rapid growth of e-commerce has contributed significantly to Vietnam's economic development, but it also brought challenges, particularly in tax management.

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

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).