An Bang beach in the central city of Hoi An and My Khe beach in the central city of Da Nang have been named among the top 10 best beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.

A total of 207 boats and 500 people took part in a water procession event in the opening ceremony of the Tam Chuc pagoda festival held in Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province on February 21, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 30th meeting in Hanoi on February 22, with its agenda focusing on five major contents.

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced the admission of 1,000 students to study in Russia in 2024 under a scholarship agreement signed between the two countries.

A new forest fire spot in the Hoang Lien National Park was discovered at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Den Thang Village, Ta Van Commune, Sa Pa Town.

Police from Hai Ba Trung District and Hoan Kiem District extinguished a bus fire early Thursday morning on Nguyen Khoai Street, Hanoi.

Effective branding is highly recommended to improve the competitiveness and popularity of Vietnamese farm produce, according to business insiders.

Export turnover in 2024 is expected to year-on-year increase by over 6 percent.

Farm produce prices rise

The HCM City Department of Tourism plans to strengthen tourism commercials on international news channels, including CNN, Discovery, and BBC News, and in the markets likely Australia, the US, and Germany.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports in January surged 60.8% year-on-year to 730 million USD, making a positive signal for the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade.

The stock market in Việt Nam has begun an upward trend since mid-December 2023 and has experienced almost no interruptions so far, gaining over 130 points, approximately 12 per cent.

Vietnam contributes to promoting NAM’s role at Conference of Disarmament

The VIFA EXPO 2024 has full support programs to enhance the experience of international buyers when seeking and exploring high-quality furniture and handicraft sources at the fair.

Over 1.58 million households in Viet Nam remain poor and near poor based on multi-dimensional poverty standards, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

Vietnamese contestants have triumphed over 1,000 counterparts from around the world to win five top prizes of the 18th ZhongSin International Music Competition 2024.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed offering free public transport services for people during four major holidays.

Cam Ranh International Terminal JSC has signed a cooperation agreement with Singapore’s Changi Airport International to deploy automatic check-in services, entry registration via mobile apps, use of artificial intelligence in luggage transportation.

Vietnam will enjoy favourable conditions to fuel its economic recovery this year despite the global moderate growth forecast, said Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to Vietnam.

The Vietnamese passport currently ranks 92nd on the list of the world’s most powerful passports for 2024, falling four places compared to the previous ranking last year, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.

Through torrential rain and 40°C heat, up vertiginous mountain climbs and stunning coastal roads, Australian teacher Jake Norris and his Irish mate Sean Down have endured a three-month test of endurance to bring about a better future for VN children.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has requested a number of localities to urgently contain ongoing bird flu outbreaks to prevent the virus spreading to the wider community.

The Hanoi People’s Court has received appeals of 12 defendants in the case relating to Viet A Company over one month after the first-instance trial.

The headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - a national architectural relic - will open its doors to visitors for tours free of charge this year.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 30th session on February 22, the NA Office has announced.