VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Meeting an artisan of Chang Son carpentry village

Many residents of Chang Son Carpentry Village in Hanoi’s outskirt district of Thach That, driven by their passion for woodworking and a desire to preserve their ancestors' craftsmanship, continue to keep the spirit of carpentry alive.

Vietnam achieves first successful trachea transplant

Doctors at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital have successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery, transplanting a trachea segment from a brain-dead donor and reconstructing an oesophageal structure for a patient from Thanh Hoa Province.

First 7 months of 2024: 9 export items pocketing over 5 billion USD

In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam saw 9 export items posting a turnover of more than 5 billion USD, accounting for 70.8% of the country’s total export value.

Mu Cang Chai among the world’s top 25 places with surreal beauty

Travel site Wanderlust Storytellers recently listed Mu Cang Chai of Vietnam among 25 places with surreal beauty worldwide.

Vietnamese fresh pomelo officially allowed for import into the Republic of Korea

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea officially published the import regulations for fresh pomelo from Vietnam on its website on 30 July 2024.

Agriculture sector sets new records amid global challenges

The agriculture sector emerged as a firm pillar of the economy last year, setting a series of new records despite global market downturn.

More than 34 million e-wallets active in Vietnam

More than 34 million e-wallets were active in Vietnam as of June 30, accounting for 59% of the total 58 million activated e-wallets.

First 7 months: Total import-export turnover tops 439 bln USD

Vietnam’s total trade turnover of goods reached 439.88 billion USD in the first seven months of this year, marking a 17.1% increase compared to the same period last year.

Expanding int'l network to catalyse aviation sector’s growth: Authority

The increasingly bustling international aviation markets with many airlines opening new routes to large-scale markets will be a major driving force for the growth of the entire aviation market in the coming time, according to the Civil Aviation Agency of Vietnam (CAAV).

Hanoi listed among the world’s top 15 must-visit food cities

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, has recently picked Hanoi among its top 15 must-visit food cities in the world.

Exhibition on sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture

A recent fine art exhibition at the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi highlighting sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture is one of efforts of the younger generation to make cultural heritage more accessible through creative works.

Vietnam regrets US decision not to recognise its market economy status

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has expressed its regret that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) on August 2 issued a determination according to which although many positive changes have been recorded in Vietnam's economy in recent years, Vietnam continues to be classified as a non-market economy.

Vietnam-Timor-Leste friendly relations

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is paying a state visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3 at the invitation of President To Lam. This is the second trip to Vietnam by President José Ramos-Horta following the first in 2010.

Vietnamese pho, nem on Paris Olympics menu

Vietnam’s two popular dishes of pho (noodle soup) and nem (spring rolls) have been chosen by host France to serve athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Vietnam – India enjoy increasingly sustainable and developing relations

In the past over 50 years, Vietnam and India have maintained a strong and enduring friendship. Building on past achievements, the relationship will aim for even deeper and more comprehensive cooperation in the future.

Hanoi listed among the world’s top 15 must-visit food cities

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has recently picked Hanoi among its Top 15 must-visit food cities in the world.

Vietnamese spend nearly 5.68 billion USD on online shopping

Vietnamese consumers spent 5.68 billion USD buying 1.53 million items on five e-commerce platforms in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 54.9% and 65.5% over the same period last year, respectively, according market analysis firm Metric.

"Our country has never had such fortune, potential, position and international prestige as it does today"

Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has written an article to pay tribute to the legacy of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, saying that the country "has never had such fortune, potential, position and international prestige as it does today".

People bid farewell to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

At the funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi on July 25-26, many people were visibly moved. The solemn atmosphere reflected the deep respect and affection citizens held for their beloved leader.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, a revered leader in Vietnam and world: Australian Senate President

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines has expressed her deepest sympathy over the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and affirmed that he is a revered leader both in Vietnam and across the world.