Vietnam has ranked second among the most favorite destinations for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to statistics provided by the immigration agency of the RoK Ministry of Justice.

Vietnam is not only an important partner of the EU in the Indo-Pacific region but also a very ambitious partner that has set significant domestic and international goals.

An assessment of public transport service capacity after 12 years of implementing the urban railway network plan reveals that the bus system still plays a dominant role.

Hanoi Free Tour Guides offers to take tourists around the city with free service and warm hearts. The guides are genuine ambassadors for Hanoi tourism.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have leapt to unprecedented highs, driven by the strong demand of China and the sector’s ongoing market diversification efforts.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested a three-month adjustment to the average price of electricity, instead of every six months as currently.

In terms of achievements, Vietnamese basketball has achieved success in recent SEA Games.

The Ministry of Transport has requested that Vietnamese airlines arrange more night flights to meet the increasing demand for passenger transportation in the coming New Year and lunar New Year holidays.

A tournament entitled “Master of Fights Championship” will be a new playing ground for national martial artists and entertain supporters, with a new format and thrilling experience.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will strongly deal with individuals and organizations that take advantage of TikTok, Facebook and Google to post and spread illegal content on the Internet.

Transactions with a value of VNĐ400 million or more must be reported to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) from December 1, 2023, according to a new policy.

The Korean International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) has funded facilities and equipment worth VNĐ300 million (US$12,000) for Korean language smart study (KLaSS) – the Korean language digital education project at the Da Nang-based Dong A University.

A series of exhibitions honouring the cultural heritage values of Hanoi have been opened at the Hanoi Museum, as part of the events celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh (world No. 22) shockingly recorded an impressive first-round win against Marin Carolina (world No. 5), at the ongoing China Masters 2023.

Infrastructure, planning and a market mechanism were among key issues that must be addressed in order to develop a market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Vietnam, heard participants at a conference on LNG on November 22 in Hanoi.

Sugar prices to surge towards the end of the year: VSSA

From the beginning of the year, prosecuting agencies have temporarily seized, secured assets, frozen accounts, and restricted transactions of assets worth over VNĐ232 trillion (nearly US$9.6 billion), in addition to many other valuable assets.

Nghinh Phong (Welcoming Wind) tower square, located on the coast of Tuy Hoa city, the south-central province of Phu Yen, is the only representative from Southeast Asia to have received the 2023 Asian Urban Landscape Award.

A team from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho won the championship of the Global Robotics Games 2023 – an international competition for youngsters aged from 4-10 held by Singapore non-profit organisation Developing Innovative Youth (DIY).

President Vo Van Thuong to pay official visit to Japan

A painting made of ST rice in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has set a Vietnam record for the biggest of its kind.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will honor Progenitor of Vietnamese traditional medicine Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac in 2024 on the occasion of his 300th birth anniversary.

The central province of Phu Yen has become the first locality in Vietnam to build a cinema culture index, promising to effectively lure domestic and international film crews.

Proposals by Toyota and Ford about tax incentives have not received support from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) which says there are already many policies to support the domestic automobile assembling and manufacturing.

Vietnam saw just three IPO listings in the first 10 months of 2023, raising approximately $7 million.