Vietnam strives to be global processing center of export timber

Aiming to be one of the world’s leading processing centers of export timber, Vietnam is striving to establish legal timber, where raw materials are legally sourced and traded throughout the entire value chain.

Loss-making projects turn fortunes around

Five of the 12 delayed or former loss-making projects under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) have become profitable, while the seven others made positive changes.

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Digital transformation helps promote sustainable agriculture development

The garden of 'fairy apples' at Cam Mountain

Fairy Apples: The "fairy apple" garden at the Cam Mountain Cable Car area is a must-visit destination when tourists come to Thien Cam Son this spring.

Asia Book of Records recognizes that lat fish dishes among VN’s tastiest specialties

The Asia Book of Records recently recognised dishes made from thát lát fish (or strabismus fish) as among the top 11 of Vietnam’s tastiest specialties.

Vietnam's high-ranking diplomatic activities in 2022

In 2022, the Party Secretary General, the President, the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of the National Assembly were involved in many foreign affairs activities.

Suntory makes sustainability commitments with Mizuiku project

Suntory Group and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (Suntory PepsiCo) has held a ceremony to summarise the eight-year journey of the “Mizuiku - I love clean water” program in Vietnam.

The Amazing Cam Mountain

The Amazing Cam Mountain: For a very long time, the Cam Mountain in An Giang Province has been widely known by many people as a thrilling and mysterious place.

Top 10 ICT events in 2022 announced

The ICT Press Club has announced Vietnam’s 10 most outstanding ICT events of the year.

Dozens injured in bus collision in southern Vietnam

A sleeper bus collided with a truck in Binh Phuoc province, southern Vietnam, on December 26 evening, leaving dozens of passengers injured.

Diverse tours offered during Tet holidays

Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City are positive about strong travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) as both domestic and outbound tours are mostly booked fully.

Vietnam’s 10 outstanding science-technology events in 2022

The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club has announced 10 outstanding science and technology events in 2022, covering aspects of policy, social science, natural science, research and application, and outstanding scientists.

Banks requested to cut rates to support economic recovery

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Thi Hong has directed banks to continually reduce input costs with an aim to cut loan interest rates.

Vietnam’s population reaches more than 99 million in 2022

Vietnam’s population reaches more than 99 million in 2022, 10 years slower than the forecast, with the population quality improved and the population structure transformed in a positive direction.

Vietnam attracts US$22.72 billion in FDI this year

Vietnam attracted a total of 27.72 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of December 20, equal to 89% of the figure of the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Impressive 31st SEA Games and the women’s football team

Vietnam's successful organization of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and the card to the World Cup of the national women’s football squad were two outstanding achievements of Vietnam’s sports in 2022.

Vietnam obtains highest GDP growth rate since 2007

2022 is the first year since 2007 that the economy has reached a GDP growth rate of 8%.

PM releases first-ever message on national digital transformation

The first National Digital Transformation Day had the theme "Digital transformation solves society's problems for a better life for the people".

Foreigners welcome a "different Christmas" in Hanoi

Welcoming Christmas in Hanoi brought a different and new feeling to many international tourists.

The wild beauty of Pu Luong

Pu Luong is about 170 km from Hanoi, located in Ba Thuoc and Quan Hoa districts in Thanh Hoa province.

Vietnam – bright spot of world economic landscape

Foreign experts have dubbed the Vietnamese economy as a miracle in Asia and a bright spot of economic growth in Asia-Pacific as a result of the Vietnamese Government’s sound and effective economic management policies.

Preparation needed to deal with 2023 economic headwinds

It is anticipated that 2023 will be a challenging year for the world economy, particularly Vietnam. The question is how to counteract the upcoming headwinds.

Unique treasures represent the nation's essence

The An Bien Treasures, owned by Hai Phong-based businessman Tran Dinh Thang, have been certified as a valuable private collection by experts from the Vietnam Culture Heritage Association.

President meets with winners of Int’l Olympiads, sci-tech competitions

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented 10 second-class and 7 third-class Labour Orders to winners of International Olympiads and science-technology competitions in 2022 at a meeting in Hanoi on December 26.

Submarine internet cable APG sees disruptions for fourth time in 2022

The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) was the latest – following Asia America Gateway (AAG) and AAE-1 (Asia-Africa-Euro 1) – to see disruptions after a problem on the S6 segment (near Hong Kong, China) was reported on Monday morning.