Huu Nghi – Chi Lang Expressway officially opened to traffic
The expressway, a nationally important project, plays a crucial role in socio-economic development, creating new momentum for national development in the 2026–2030 period.
Vietnam–United Arab Emirates cooperation and friendship
The relationship between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been progressing well, delivering many tangible results. The UAE is the first country in the Middle East-Africa region with which Vietnam has initiated discussions to elevate bilateral ties to a new level. Economically, the UAE is Vietnam's largest export market in this region.
Overseas Vietnamese important resource for national development
The Vietnamese community abroad is an important resource in the process of building and developing the country over the past years.
Vietnam among 20 best countries for global travelers
The renowned US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has just announced the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, in which Vietnam has made it to the top 20 favourite countries among global travelers.
PM proposes strategic connections at expanded BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the importance of comprehensive and people-centred approaches to addressing current global issues, while speaking at the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 24.
Vietnam's candidacy to int'l sea law tribunal to contribute to rule at global level: Ambassador
Vietnam’s candidacy to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 tenure aims to contribute further to the efforts in strengthening the rule of law globally, according to Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN).
Vietnam, Malaysia enhancing Strategic Partnership
After more than half a century of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and Malaysia have continually enhanced their bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including politics, diplomacy, defense, security, economics, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The relationship has gained momentum particularly since the two countries upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2015.
PM’s attendance at BRICS+ Summit expected to promote ties with bloc members
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) Summit in Kazan city of the Russian Federation from October 23-24 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chair of the BRICS Group in 2024, is expected to strengthen relations between Vietnam and members of the bloc, especially the host Russia.
Ceremony held to hand over work of State President
The Presidential Office on October 22 held a ceremony for the transfer of work between Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong.
State President Luong Cuong sworn in to office
Newly-elected State President Luong Cuong took the oath of office in Hanoi on October 21, pledging absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and all-out efforts to fulfil tasks assigned by the Party, State and people.
Luong Cuong elected President of Vietnam
The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) elected Luong Cuong as President of Vietnam for the 2021 - 2026 term at its ongoing 8th session on October 21.
Top leader demands strong reform of NA’s organisation, activities
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam requested the National Assembly (NA) push ahead with strongly reforming its organisation and activities, while addressing the opening of the 15th-tenure NA’s 8th session in Hanoi on October 21.
Vietnam respects right to freedom of belief, religion: official
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang highlighted Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of belief and religion for all people, while meeting with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif in his recent trip to Switzerland.
Over 51 million workers employed in first nine months
According to the General Statistics Office, in the first nine months of 2024, the total number of employed workers reached over 51 million.
Cinema expected to help attract more int’l tourists
Although Vietnam is considered attractive to world filmmakers, the connection between cinema and tourism remains loose. With efforts to promote the connection, Vietnam hopes to boost tourism through cinema activities.
Vietnam’s urbanization ratio to exceed 50% by 2030
Vietnam’s urbanization rate is projected to exceed 50% by 2030, according to the urban and rural system planning for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
Nine Vietnamese scientists in top 10,000 most cited globally in 2024
Vietnam has nine scientists ranked in the top 10,000 and 60 in the top 100,000 most cited researchers globally this year, according to a newly released list by academic publisher Elsevier.
Hanoi – 25 years as a City for Peace
Over the past 25 years, Hanoi has consistently advanced, reaching significant milestones. The city not only upholds its prestigious title but also actively promotes it, contributing to the capital's development in this era of global integration.
Business confidence among European enterprises increases
The Business Confidence Index (BCI) report for Q3 2024, recently published by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), indicates positive signals in business sentiment, despite ongoing economic challenges stemming from the impacts of Typhoon Yagi and operational barriers for businesses in Vietnam.
Promoting Party characteristics in building socialist rule-of-law state: Top leader
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has written an article on promoting the Party characteristics in building a law-governed socialist state in Vietnam.
