The Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony is set to be held on February 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the organising board.

Traveling to central Vietnam has become a popular option for many people thanks to the spectacular scenic nature on offer coupled with delicious local cuisine.

The Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is a fantastic opportunity to explore top destinations in northern Vietnam for an unforgettable staycation with friends or family.

Thousands of tourists, including many foreign travelers, took part in a wide range of activities held at the Cong Troi (Heaven Gate) Opening Festival on the third and fourth days of the first lunar month in Sa Pa.

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Thousands of people converged on Dong Da Cultural Park in Hanoi’s Dong Da district on February 14 or the fifth day of the first lunar month, to attend a festival celebrating King Quang Trung’s victory over Chinese Qing invaders 235 years ago.

The Vietnamese national football team dropped 12 spots to 106th in FIFA's ranking update following their poor performances at the recent 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnamese representative Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong is set to crack the Top 20 of the 71st edition of Miss World, according to famous beauty website Crown Talk.

The Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival, the biggest annual blood donation campaign in Vietnam, is scheduled to begin on February 18, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) has said.

The trade deal significantly boosted exports of Vietnam to this market with shrimp exports up by 37 per cent, squid and octopus by 51 per cent and other fishery products by 4 per cent.

The overall export value of Vietnamese selling partners on Amazon witnessed an impressive year-on-year growth of over 50 per cent, with the number of partners surpassing US$100,000 in sales increasing by 70 per cent.

The seven-time world muaythai champion Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat will fight South Korean Baek Jong Hun in the bantamweight (61.3kg) category.

Securities companies have optimistic forecasts about the Vietnamese stock market in 2024 and believe that the VN-Index will return close to its historical peak.

FDI is expected to remain a pivotal catalyst for economic advancement throughout ASEAN countries, with VN positioning itself as a leading contender in the pursuit of top-tier FDI from Japan.

The regulation under the amended Law on Credit Institutions was recently passed by the National Assembly and will take effect from July this year.

Vietnamese sports enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling events in the Year of the Dragon 2024, with several major tournaments taking place, with a particular focus on football.

Vietnam in 2023 has managed to have solid control over infectious disease situation, with the general goal of minimising the incidence and mortality from infectious diseases compared to the 2016-20 average.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 signed Directive No 04/CT-TTg which focuses on strengthening the implementation of the initiative to develop data applications related to population, identification, and electronic authentication

Hanoi plans to complete three new roads this year, with total capital of VNĐ2.4 trillion (US$98.4 million).

It is clearly a sign of hope for Vietnam’s tourism sector, giving it the drive and assurance it needs to reach its target of 110 million domestic tourists and 17–18 million foreign visitors in 2024.

Coffee and Vietnam go hand in hand. And for the millions of foreign visitors coming here each year, a real taste of Vietnam can be found on pavements nationwide.

State President launches New Year tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang

HCM City and Son La city have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on February 14.

A strong rise was seen in the number of foreign tourists in many localities across the country during the seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 8-14.

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a return to growth in early 2024, driven by an improved economic outlook that led to an increase in new orders, S&P Global has reported.