Vietnam’s goods export turnover was estimated at 190.08 billion USD in the first half of 2024, a year on year rise of 14.5% and pushing up the country's trade surplus to 11.63 billion USD, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on June 29.

The management board of the Con Dao National Park on June 28 announced a temporary suspension of swimming and coral viewing activities at several marine conservation areas from July 1 to September 30.

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.08% in the first half compared to the same period last year, while core inflation increased by 2.75%, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The southeastern region, which comprises of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong provinces, is striving to promote tourism by developing strong products, increasing connectivity, and forming new tours.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation aim to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance economic cooperation during their visit to South Korea.

To enjoy specialties in Phu Yen, Iryna Yang, 28, from Belarus, got up at 4am to visit a seafood market to buy cuttlefish and shrimp, and ask sellers how to process the seafood.

Not only celebrities but ordinary people as well also have demand for upgrading their beauty. Many men have had breast augmentation surgeries, buttocks padding or abdominal liposuction.

“Summer is the time for children to rest and play, so we don’t intend to put pressure on them. They won’t be asked to sit for many hours and say their prayers,” said Thich Tam Thuan, a Buddhist nun.

To save money, many travelers have booked tickets for flights at night. But they have regretted their decision because they ended up paying more for hotel rooms and food while waiting for flights.

Ngo Quy Duc's project brings traditional Vietnamese crafts back into modern life, showcasing their timeless beauty.

From its origins in 990 to its modern-day splendor, Ang Pagoda stands as a testament to Khmer architectural artistry.

From 40,000-year-old human teeth to the oldest stone in Vietnam, the Hanoi Museum's exhibit offers a glimpse into the past.

In the first half of 2024, Vietnam's domestic enterprises manufactured approximately 1.45 million new motorbikes.

Despite a slowdown in the Vietnamese car market, the influx of foreign cars remains strong.

The bowl of pho, priced at over 4 million VND, includes many high-quality ingredients while retaining the traditional flavor of Vietnamese pho.

Vietnamese airlines gear up for busy summer travel season

With the motto ’Wherever we go, it’s always clean’, they have carried out campaigns to clean up and pick up trash in polluted rivers and canals with the aim to revitalise the city’s waterways.

The Vietnam Cycling and Motor Sports Federation announced national talented cyclist Tran Minh Man died aged 17 because of traffic accident on June 27.

Vo Thi My Tien is one of the people receiving a spot, as granted by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and will enjoy her first appearance at the world’s largest sporting festival in July in France.

HCM City is among the top leisure destinations that Vietnamese travellers plan to visit this summer holiday.