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Domestic airfares to ebb amid falling demand

Air ticket prices on some domestic services, particularly between Hanoi and HCMC, will decline by up to 50% next week due to the ebbing post-Tet (Lunar New Year) demand, reported the local media.

Finance ministry expected to impose 50% duty on e-cigarettes

Vietnam has one of the highest smoking rates in the world, with 38.9% of males over the age of 15 being smokers.

New Zealand announces new NZ$6.24 million investment in VN horticulture sector

New Zealander Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new NZ$6.24 million investment in Vietnam's horticulture sector during his summit meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.

Vietnamese GDP size hits over US$430 billion in 2023

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) size was estimated at US$433.3 billion in 2023, ranking fifth in Southeast Asia, according to the latest figures released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Radio, TV stations told to reclaim digital space: MIC

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said radio and TV stations need to regain digital space by appearing more on digital platforms.

ETFs continue to see strong outflows of foreign capital

Dragon Capital, the manager of the two largest ETFs, has experienced strong capital outflows since the beginning of 2024, totalling over VNĐ2 trillion.

Son La Province acknowledged for having the largest assam apple forest

The assam apple forest in Ngoc Chien Commune, Muong La District in the northern province of Son La has been recognized as the largest in Vietnam by Vietnam Record Association (Vietkings).

VN's four chicken dishes listed among most tasty dishes of Asia by TasteAtlas

These dishes are not only symbols of Vietnam’s cuisine, but also traditional popular dishes in the country’s north, south and central regions, according to TasteAtlas.

Which countries have set up comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam?

So far Vietnam has established the comprehensive strategic partnership with seven countries worldwide, namely China, Russia, India, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Japan and Australia.

Google Arts & Culture introduces Vietnam’s Hat Boi art genre

Google Arts & Culture recently released an article introducing Vietnamese Hat Boi, a type of classical opera.

Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance

The nation’s first mounted police battalion paraded through Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh city in the central province of Nghe An on March 10, drawing plenty of attention from both the media and local people.

Binh Duong hosts 2024 Horasis China Meeting

The 2024 Horasis China Meeting will be held in the southern province of Binh Duong on April 14-16, attracting about 700 participants.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 12/2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wraps up working trip to Australia, New Zealand

National theatre performs new version of Carmen

Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) will perform a new version of Carmen, one of the most popular operas in the world, in Hanoi Opera House.

PM delivers policy speech at Victoria University of Wellington

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a policy speech at Victoria University of Wellington on March 11, as part of his official visit to New Zealand.

PM’s trips to Australia, New Zealand successful in all aspects: FM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visits to Australia and New Zealand were successful in all aspects, marking significant milestones in Vietnam's relations with the two countries, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Mid-term population-housing census to be conducted from April 1

The General Statistics Office (GSO) plans to carry out the mid-term population and housing census for 2024 nationwide starting April 1.

Vietnam, New Zealand to pilot use of electronic quarantine certificates

Vietnam and New Zealand signed a cooperation agreement to utilise electronic certificates in the veterinary field for the 2024-2026 period.

Paris forum to gather resources for homeland’s development

The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VGLF) 2024 will take place in Paris on March 30-31, aiming to harness collective intelligence, mobilise resources and unlease the nation’s full potential amid evolving landscapes.