Voters on long-term offshore duty cast early ballots
These voters come from the naval, coast guard and fisheries resources surveillance units, permanent militia marine squadrons, along with oil and gas enterprises headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of socialism model in Vietnam
Throughout nearly 60 years of working, including more than 13 years in his capacity as the leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong always defined that the consistent goal of the Vietnamese revolutionary cause is national independence associated with socialism, thereby contributing to realising the aspiration of making Vietnam a powerful country.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong leaves great marks on external relations: Official
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong left a profound mark in terms of both theory and practice on the foreign affairs of Vietnam, which can be seen in important achievements in the field, according to Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung.
Party chief leaves great legacy for Vietnam’s diplomacy: Foreign Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has described Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as an excellent diplomat of international stature, who has left his historical imprint on Vietnam's achievements in external relations during the past over a decade.
Lai Da ancient village - Hometown of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Lai Da Village, located in Dong Hoi Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, lies beside the Duong River, about 8 km from Hanoi's city center. This village retains many ancient and familiar features of the traditional Northern Vietnamese countryside, including a banyan tree, a well, and a communal house.
Int’l media spotlight Vietnam’s achievements under Party chief’s leadership
International media have reported the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on recent days and also reviewed milestones of his career.
IMF expert hails Vietnam’s rapid economic recovery
Vietnam’s economy recovered rapidly in the first half of this year after a challenging period in late 2022 and early 2023, thanks to the government’s drastic actions. Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund’s 2024 Article IV Mission to Vietnam, has spoken to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Washington D.C.
Discovering heritage through sketches
Stemming from a love for heritage and a passion for sketching historical landmarks and ancient relics, the Hanoi Urban Sketching Group has recently embarked on a journey called "Heritage Journey – Returning to Ninh Bình."
Circuit-3 500kv transmission lines – continuation of miracle
Thirty years ago, at 7:07pm on May 27, 1994, the 500kV power transmission line system was officially put into operation. This was said to be a miracle of the 20th century since it set unprecedented records such as the length of nearly 1,500km, complex technology, and design and construction conducted concurrently in just two years.
Vietnamese farming produce favored by Koreans
In the first half of this year, Vietnam's exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) reached some 12 billion USD, an increase of nearly 11% compared to the same period last year. Notably, Vietnamese farming produce is increasingly favored by Koreans.
Vietnam most affordable country for expats in 2024
According to an Expat Insider 2024 survey, Vietnam is the most affordable country for expats, ranking first in the survey’s Personal Finance Index among 53 destinations. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Vietnam has topped this category.
Cheo singing - a traditional theater art rich in Vietnamese cultural identity
In
the treasure trove of the nation's folk culture and art, Cheo singing (Vietnamese
traditional opera) is a type of theater rich in national identity. It
seamlessly combines various elements such as singing, dancing, music, and drama
into a uniquely integrated form.
