Hoi An ranks among world's top four destinations

Hoi An ranks among world's top four destinations

The US travel magazine Travel+Leisure has unveiled its World’s Best Awards 2024, listing the top 25 global destinations as voted by its readers. Hoi An city in Quang Nam Province has achieved a notable fourth place with an impressive score of 90.67.
Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line begins commercial operation

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line begins commercial operation

The 8.5-km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line, running from Nhon to Cau Giay, started commercial operation on August 8. This is a significant event that instills confidence in investors regarding the potential for infrastructure development in the capital city, attracting investment for future projects.

"Steel shield" defending the nation's seas and islands

Amidst the relentless waves, Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago stands resilient with an indomitable spirit. There, the soldiers of the People's Navy of Vietnam vigilantly guard the nation’s sacred seas and islands day and night. Prepared to fight and win, they seize every opportunity to strengthen the archipelago’s defense while advancing its economic and social development.
Meeting an artisan of Chang Son carpentry village

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

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.
Exhibition on sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture

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

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.