Chinese Party, State leader Xi Jinping arrives in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse touched down at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on December 12, beginning a two-day State visit to Vietnam.

Indian player wins Hanoi International Chess Tournament

Indian chess player Ilamparthi A from India, the 2022 U14 world chess champion, has triumphed at the Hanoi International Chess Tournament which concluded in the capital on December 10.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 12/2023

Vietnam always supports Cambodia’s development: Party chief

Rice-themed road and rice-made map set Vietnamese records

A rice-themed road and a rice-made map have been recognised as the longest and the largest of their kinds in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).

Two former ministers to stand trial in Viet A COVID-19 test kit scandal

A total of 38 defendants, including two former ministers, will go on trial in early January 2024 in a notorious graft scandal related to the COVID-19 test kit overcharging scandal at Viet A Technologies JSC, according to the Hanoi People’s Court.

Geneva photo exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s heritage, culture

A photo exhibition on natural and cultural heritage in Vietnam took place at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on December 11.

Digital technology firms, revenue up over 30% in five years

The number of digital technology companies in Vietnam has increased by 30% while the industry’s revenue has risen by 32% since 2019, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said on December 11.

Chinese Party, State leader starts state visit to Vietnam

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and his spouse arrive in Hanoi on December 12, starting his state visit to Vietnam from December 12-13.

Vietnam hands over Berlin ASEAN Committee chairmanship role to Brunei

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh, Rotating Chairman of the Berlin ASEAN Committee (BAC), on December 11 handed over the chairmanship role to Brunei after the committee’s seventh meeting.

Vietnam Rice Industry Association makes debut

The Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) made its debut at its first congress for the 2023 - 2028 tenure held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 11.

Cultural, art programmes to celebrate 130th founding anniversary of Da Lat

A wide range of cultural and art activities will be featured in a programme to celebrate 130 years of the formation and development of Da Lat city (1893-2023), heard a press conference hosted by the People’s Committee of Lam Dong on December 11.

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for US chip giant’s investment: Minister

Vietnam boasts huge potential to develop semiconductor and AI industries, and pledges to create favourable conditions for NVIDIA corporation, a leading chip producer in the US, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said on December 11.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs discuss measures to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet discussed major orientations to boost the bilateral comprehensive cooperation in the coming time at their talks in Hanoi on December 11.

Vietnam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations

The Vietnamese and Indian defence ministries launched a joint military exercise for United Nations peacekeeping operations called VINBAX 2023 in Hanoi on December 11.

VN considers new airport in southern part of Red River Delta

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, chair of the Coordinating Council for Red River Delta Region, when presiding over the council’s conference late last week, mentioned a plan to develop one more international airport in the southern part of the region.

Semiconductor industry may lay foundation for VN-US relationship: Minister

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung late last week had a meeting with a delegation from the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) led by John Neuffer, SIA’s President and CEO, who was on a business trip in Vietnam.

Vietnam-China economic cooperation developing well

China, for many years, has been Vietnam’s largest trade partner, largest import market and second largest export market. Vietnam is China’s largest trading partner in ASEAN and its fourth largest trading partner.

Hai Phong food tour, an experience to tickle your taste buds

Not only does it offer fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices, but it also showcases cuisine with unique cultural characteristics.

Woman pursues her dream successfully despite brittle bone disease

Nguyen Thuy Trang believes people with disabilities in general often have the strength and always want to get ahead in life and encourages them to be brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.

Mekong Delta takes proactive measures to cope with saltwater intrusion, drought

The delta, which is the country’s largest producer of rice, fruit and seafood, is forecast to face saltwater intrusion between January and March next year.

More actions needed to step up human trafficking combat efforts

At the Vietnam - Cambodia and Vietnam – Laos borders, human trafficking activities have been reported at casinos and online companies owned by foreigners involving forced labour, online fraud and sexual exploitation.

Detailed breakdown of total emissions necessary, even at grassroots level

Establishing and operating an online facility-level greenhouse gas inventory reporting system is crucial. This is also a significant challenge for Vietnam due to limitations in awareness and technical capacity at facilities and local levels.

Female Associate Professor turns down offer in Japan to return to work in VN

Associate Professor Nguyen Phi Le is working on highly applicable research, directly solving problems that have great impacts on society such as the environment and health.

Ham Yen mountainous district develops value chain-based production

Thanks to favorable policies of the authorities at all levels, the Ham Yen orange tree has become a key crop that bring high income for local people.

Hanoi’s specialty set Asian record

An exquisite Hanoi delicacy is named among 10 newly accredited Asian culinary records.