The Ministry of Planning and Investment, the National Innovation Centre and US tech giant Meta Group announced the Vietnam Innovation Challenge (VIC) 2024 in Hanoi on March 18.

While economic freedom is declining around the world, Vietnam is bucking the general trend, with lot of work to do to join the ranks of economically free countries, said Rainer Zitelmann in his recent article published by Washington Examiner.

To promote cultural diplomacy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proactively coordinated with international organisations, especially UNESCO, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnam's exports to the US have steadily rebounded since late last year, experiencing robust growth in export value during the first two months of 2024.

The Hanoi-based National Economic University (NEU) and the US’s Andrews University are set to team up in a four-year business administration bachelor’s programme.

Vietnam’s elevation of relations with major and important partners reflects the strongly enhanced mutual understanding and political trust between the country and the partners, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said.

Foreign arrivals have been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened its border two years ago on the back of a favourable visa policy, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh said on March 18.

Ca Mau needs US$20 million in support to overcome consequences of drought

The Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival 2024, one of the largest festive events and an indispensable spiritual activity in the region, will be organized to express traditions and promote the local cultural identity.

The capital city of Hanoi needs $40 billion to develop 10 urban railway routes expected to be a critical solution to traffic congestion, which causes damages worth $1 billion a year to the city.

By 2024, Vietnam's tourism industry aims to cater to 17-18 million international arrivals and around 110 million domestic visits, up 30% and 2%, respectively.

There are 752 super-rich individuals in Vietnam, and the figure has been increasing with the growth rate among the top five in Asia Pacific, according to Knight Frank 2024 Wealth Report.

Hospitals have admitted more people suffering from kidney failure.

HCM City will focus on developing eco-industrial parks (EIP) to attract new investment, according to the HCM City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

The industrial real estate segment has emerged as a driver of the property market after sailing through the economic storm last year thanks to the foreign direct investment (FDI) influx, experts have said.

Growing up amidst darkness, the visually impaired boy remains deeply passionate about music, mastering various musical instruments with remarkable proficiency.

The month of March saw the release of new singles from a number of Vietnamese musicians and singers.

In the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province, Thien Duong, or Paradise, truly reflects the gorgeousness of the cave. It is one of the most captivating caves in the park.

During the conference, city leaders will exchange views, provide answers, and address the difficulties faced by enterprises investing and operating in industrial zones and clusters in the city.

After collecting opinions from the ministries and sectors, the Ministry of Public Security has announced that it will maintain the absolute ban on alcohol consumption on those who drive vehicles.

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC) reported that in recent weeks, the city continues to witness cases of dengue fever, averaging between 17-24 cases per week.

Southeast Asia's largest online travel app Traveloka has revealed its latest data, indicating a spike in travel expenditure among Indonesian residents as travel resumes, with Vietnam being the destination which saw the biggest rise in demand.

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from March 18 through 24.

People should check and double-check their credit cards' terms and their issuers' debt management policies before signing up for one, said industry insiders.

A night tour to the Cu Chi tunnels will officially be put into operation from March 18, according to the latest information released by the Management Board of Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Relic site in Ho Chi Minh City.