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Vietnam’s agriculture continues to grow in 2019

The agricultural sector has widely implemented value chains in production, consumption, market development, and established major production zones.

Vietnamese communities in Czech Republic, Angola celebrate New Year

Vietnamese communities in the Czech Republic and Angola recently held various ceremonies to mark the arrival of the New Year and turn their hearts to the homeland.

Top leader’s message on Vietnam’s assumption of ASEAN, UNSC positions

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent out a message on the occasion of Vietnam’s assumption of the roles of the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2020 – 2021 tenure. 

Vietnam all set for ASEAN Chairmanship 2020: Deputy FM

Vietnam is ready to take on the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020, making contributions to building a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Two Vietnamese billionaires lose out on first day of 2020

Two of the five richest people in Vietnam had a poor start to the new year as they saw their net asset worth decrease.

Vietnam women’s team have big chance for Olympic spot

The Vietnamese women’s football team have a big chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 after their rival, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), withdrew from the upcoming third qualifying round of the Games.

Over two tonnes of ivory and pangolin scales seized

Customs officers in the northern port city of Hai Phong have seized more than two tonnes of ivory tusks and pangolin scales, Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has reported.

Exhibition offers audience chance to get to know abstract and minimalism

VICAS Art Studio will open an exhibition today offering art lovers the chance to get to know more about abstract and minimalist art.

K-pop stars to wow Vietnamese audience

The 2020 K-Pop Super Concert will take place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on January 11, gathering some of South Korea's top stars.

Retail sales in Vietnam hit four-year high

Retail sales of goods and services in Vietnam reached VND4.94 quadrillion (US$214.8 billion) in 2019, representing a rise of 11.8 percent over the previous year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Catfish exports fall, VN farmers and exporters suffer

Vietnam’s catfish exports have seen a sharp decline because of trade barriers and price fluctuations in the world market.

Asia autos: Positive growth is no sign of strength in 2020

South East Asia will continue to be the bright spot of the Asia's vehicle sales market in 2020, led by Vietnam, according to Fitch Solutions research.

Australian volunteers give back to Vietnam

Most people visit Vietnam to learn about the culture or enjoy the fantastic scenery, but for these three Australians, their love for the country stretches further. 

Hanoi charming with unique architecture

Hanoi, a charming city with a history of over one thousand years, is the convergence of cultural and historical essences of Vietnam.

UNESCO global report highlights VN's progress on adult learning & education

UNESCO’s fourth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE 4) has spotlighted the progress made by Vietnam for strengthening the education of its elderly people and promote their learning, health and well-being.

 

Gov't and private sector must join hands to lift start-up community

Ly Dinh Quan, director of the Songhan Incubator, one of the first private start-up incubators in Vietnam, talks with reporter Chi Lan about the role of the private sector to support a new generation of start-ups in Vietnam.

Vietnam's fiscal deficit set to see a short-term spike: Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions maintain 2019 fiscal deficit forecast at 6.6%, but are revising up our 2020 and 2021 fiscal deficit forecasts for Vietnam to 7.0% and 7.2%, respectively, from 6.6% previously.

Thousands fill the streets to welcome New Year

Thousands of people from Hanoi to Hoi An and HCM City went out onto the streets for the countdown and to welcome the New Year.

PM sends New Year greetings to ASEAN leaders

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent New Year greetings to leaders of ASEAN member states on the first day of 2020 on the occasion of Vietnam’s official assumption of its role as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

People throughout Vietnam start 2020 with joyous celebrations

Both local people and tourists across the country gathered at various city centres to create a wonderful atmosphere to welcome in the New Year.