Ten outstanding national information and communication technologies (ICT) events in 2023 were announced at a press conference on December 26 morning.

After the so-called water bus became popular in HCM City as a means to experience and explore the Saigon River, a new double-decker service was launched on Saturday (December 23) to promote river tourism.

A court of appeal in Hanoi on December 27 upheld the verdict of the first instance court for three former State officials who had took bribes in the repatriation flight case during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Around a million farming households are incurring big losses as pig prices have dropped.

A string of cultural and art activities will be held in the capital city of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2024.

Measures had been taken to help more people get jobs overseas. In 2023, over 150,000 workers were employed abroad, up nearly 9 per cent year-on-year.

Kumquat and peach growers in Hanoi are busy taking care their trees before bringing them to the market when there is about one month left until Tet (Lunar New Year).

Hanoi is planning to build two tourism routes on the theme of exploring the Nam Thang Long heritage road with an aim to develop tourism associated with heritage, relic sites and craft villages.

HCM City authorities on Tuesday organised a four-day cyber security drill in an effort to enhance its cyber security readiness amid the growing sophistication of cyber attacks throughout the country.

Son La has risen from a poor province to become an "agricultural phenomenon" of Vietnam, which ranks second in fruit growing area.

Corporate bond market recovering well in second half of 2023

A proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport to approve the use of biometrics and the population database, citizen identification and e-authentication for domestic flights.

The rates of stunting and underweight among children aged under five in ethnic groups in Vietnam remain at 31.4% and 21% respectively, according to the National Institute of Nutrition.

Recent archaeological findings at Ban Phu Citadel, Na Lu Citadel, and Ban Thanh hamlet in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang were released on December 26.

2023 is a successful year for tourism sector with a large number of visitors and enhanced reputation in the world arena, according to insiders.

The Ninh Binh-Trang An Festival 2023 theme "Colours of heritage convergence and spreading" was opened at the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - a UNESCO-recognised world cultural and natural heritage, in Ninh Binh province on December 26.

In mid-December 2023, the Regional Planning Appraisal Council under the Ministry of Planning and Investment formally endorsed the Southeast Regional Planning until 2030, with a vision to 2050.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced 10 outstanding events for the year.

Foreign NGOs lauded for contributions to socio-economic development

With a view to boosting economic cooperation, including expansion of exports and attraction of more investment, diplomatic economic activities will continue to be amplified, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Traffic congestion in HCM City seriously affects the quality of life and causes a loss of $6 billion annually.

The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has planned tours to Phja Da Mountain in the coming time.

The Government Inspectorate has detected multiple violations related to National Power Development Plan VII and transferred eight cases to the Ministry of Public Security for investigation.

Chair of the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer has said that many businesses are doubling their investments in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Aviation Administration has reported that Hanoi - HCM City route has consistently ranked among the top four busiest domestic routes in the world.