VIETNAM: NEW ERA

A new book has been launched by the University of Education Publishers and Dong A Culture JSC, featuring nearly 2,000 illustrations, photographs, and maps.

Developing traditional craft villages in conjunction with tourism is considered a sustainable approach, that not only preserves these trades but also attracts tourists. One of the successful craft village tourism models, that has a special appeal to international visitors, is the Tra Que vegetable village in Hoi An, central Quang Nam province.

Once a war-torn city, Hanoi has transformed into a hub of dynamic growth and development. The capital's economy consistently achieves strong growth rates, contributing 16% to the national GDP and 19% to the overall state budget.

The Bond Live in Vietnam concert recently took place at the National Convention Center, where the four women of the Bond quartet performed their most iconic hits from a career spanning 25 years.

A 41-year-old man with multi-organ failure has become the first patient in Vietnam to undergo a successful simultaneous heart and liver transplant.

As of September 30, the total registered capital from new licenses, adjustments, and capital contributions for share purchases by foreign investors reached over 24.78 billion USD, up 11.6% compared to the same period in 2023.

95 years under the Party’s leadership (1930-2025), Vietnam’s revolutionary cause has achieved historic victories, transforming lives and shaping the nation’s destiny.

Vietnam is a key partner of the UN in general and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in particular with great contributions to human development and sustainable growth in recent years, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner told the Vietnam News Agency after Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s recent US trip for the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

On September 30, Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh province welcomed the Costa Serena, an Italian cruise ship carrying 3,477 international tourists and over 1,000 crew members.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are projected to see continued strong growth in the remaining months of the year, helping the sector to achieve its goal of 7 billion USD in export revenue.

Over 400 eco-industrial zones recorded nationwide

Vietnamese passion fruits enter Australian market

Airlines start selling early tickets for upcoming Tet Holiday

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been honored as the Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2024 by the World Travel Awards.

Hanoi is striving to achieve an urbanization rate of about 60-62% by 2025 and approximately 65-75% by 2030, with 3-5 urban areas having their brands recognized regionally and internationally.

At the end of October, the ethnic Bru-Van Kieu people of KheGiua village begin preparing offerings for their New Rice Festival. Thiscelebration usually takes place after a harvest, marking the end of oneagricultural cycle and the beginning of a new one.

An art programme featuring “ao dai” (traditional long dress) collections by 12 famous designers across Vietnam took place on September 23 evening in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

The traditional solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba is a valuable legacy, highly cherished by the Party, State, and people of both countries. This relationship continues to flourish across all channels. Cuba's top leadership has affirmed that Vietnam is a “strategic ally” and “the most trusted international partner.” The relationship between the two parties has deepened, serving as the political foundation and guiding the development of cooperative ties between the two nations.

From September 21, 2024, Party General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, attended the United Nations Summit of the Future and and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).