World Bank (WB) experts underlined the need to extend the implementation of the economic support programme next year in order to allow its planned investments to be fully deployed amid the economy facing headwinds.

The Vietnamese national men’s football team will play a friendly game against Kyrgyzstan on January 9, 2024, in Qatar before the start of the 2024 Asian Cup.

Three works produced by Vietnamese photographers have been listed among the top 10 finalists of the global photography contest ViewSonic ColorPro 2023.

Vietnam has become the largest supplier of all kinds of shrimp to the Republic of Korea during the past 10 months, with turnover reaching US$295.38 million, down 20% against the same period from last year, according to the International Trade Center.

The first Arabic-Vietnamese dictionary made its debut at an event to mark World Arabic Language Day (December 18) held by the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Vietnam in Hanoi on December 17.

Kien Giang province to expand organic rice cultivation

As the year of 2024 approaches, the environmental ministry was committed to working with organisations and individuals to carry out actions towards stronger and more sustainable goals to reduce plastic pollution.

Urban residents in Hanoi have endured a dense mist for over a week, a consequence of the concerning air pollution that necessitates the city to implement proactive measures to safeguard public health.

Rice export volume and value during the first 11 months surpassed the figures of the entire 2022, and this year’s revenue is expected to reach US$5 billion, authorities said.

PM calls for stronger ASEAN-Japan cooperation

A festival being held for foreigners named “Da Nang International Big Day-out 2023” got underway on December 16 and December 17 in the central city, with the event drawing plenty of attention from both locals and expats.

The British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has partnered with Annam Gourmet to launch the “GREAT Food for the Season” campaign, showcasing the rich variety of British food and drink products available in Vietnam.

An exhibition highlighting the trend of Vietnam’s fashion over the past two decades is opening in HCM City.

After struggling due to the pandemic and its lingering effects, aviation stocks are expected to have excellent prospects in the near future thanks to Vietnam’s promotion of cooperation with China.

Vietnam's real estate market will bounce back starting from the second quarter of 2024, and prosper into 2025, experts have said.

Vietnam is anticipated to emerge as a destination for Chinese enterprises in the near future, as investments from the neighbouring country have become increasingly diverse in areas such as energy, green development, and digital economy.

PM Pham Minh Chinh received the governors of the Japanese prefectures of Aichi, Tochigi, Niigata, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi in Tokyo on December 17.

The 2023 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week kicked off on December 18, bringing together leading scientists and experts in key technological domains, including semiconductor technology, precision medicine, green transportation infrastructure, and AI.

The digital economy is expected to make up 25 percent of Vietnam’s GDP by 2025 and 30 percent by 2030, the Politburo Resolution 52-HQ/TW states.

Thousands of videos and photos have been created to testify to the beauty of Vietnam in every corner of the country.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is an agreement inclined towards sustainable development. The EU’s CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) has posed a new challenge for Vietnam’s exports to enter the EU market.

The number of foreign cruise ships registered to dock at Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh next year has equalled pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.

Certified for quality by reputable agencies such as iBeta and BSI, VNPAY’s eKYC technology is not only highly appreciated by domestic banks, but also recognized by prestigious accreditation organizations.

The exhibition Tu Cam (Self Feeling) by celebrated artist Pham Van Hang features 60 sculptures and paintings.

Thu Duc City Book Street will be put into operation on December 22 to offer an outdoor area for community activities in Thu Duc City of HCMC.