Trade and investment cooperation should be targeted as the main engine and first priority for the ASEAN-India strategic partnership, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

EuroCham has proposed the Vietnamese Government relax visa requirements including visa exemptions for more countries, visa on arrival and specific visa rules for those tourists re-entering the nation in less than 30 days.

 Local residents and international visitors have shown support for a proposal by the authority of District 1 to enlarge Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area before the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

 French photographer Rehahn, who has been picked as one of the world’s 20 most renowned photographers in 2017 by the international photography site www.webneel.com, is putting on a permanent photo exhibition at Hoi An Museum.

Cua Van, a small fishing village in Quang Ninh, has been recognized as one of the world’s 16 most picturesque villages by Journeyetc.com, a travel blog that provides useful guidance and information about the global travel market.

 Vietnam’s cosmetics imports hit nearly US$6 billion in 2017, twice as much as in 2016, heard a conference on natural and organic cosmetics held by the Vietnam Cosmetic Distributor and Retailer Club in HCMC on January 19.

 Growers of world-famous Assam tea are encroaching into forests, fuelling a conflict between elephants and humans, locals and authorities in the Indian state have said.

 The National Tourism Year 2018 is scheduled to be held on April 28, said Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long.

 The Government issued Decree No.9/2018/NĐ-CP defining the conditions on the establishment of retail activities of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Viet Nam. 

Fashion, fast food, beverage, cinema and retail brands have been opening more and more stores in Vietnam as the retail sector has seen fast growth in recent years.

 Dead Warfare: Zombie is a name of fictitious shooting game of the VNG Corporation (Vinagame) which was ranked the fifth position of “Android Excellence's apps and games” nominated by Google on Android Excellence system.

 The magnificent Tchaikovsky ballet, “Nutcracker” will be performed by child dancers for the first time at Hanoi Opera House on January 28.

 This year, confectionery market starts earlier than previous years with various kinds in beautiful designs, especially Vietnamese-made goods as Vietnamese-made products hold the upper hand against foreign kinds.

HCMC will be the leading motive force of the country and international trade hub with high adaptability toward balanced and sustainable development, playing the role of an important economic center in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc phoned in to congratulate the national team on their superb win against Qatar that has electrified the nation and sent Vietnam to the final of the U23 Asian Championship.

Children in Hanoi are having an opportunity to enjoy an early Tet (lunar New Year festival) celebration at a programme that opened in Thang Long Imperial Citadel on January 22.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam has left Hanoi for India in order to attend the ASEAN – India Commemorative Summit and the celebration of the 69th Republic Day of Indian.

 According to a recent research commissioned by Cisco, the little investment in cyber security at the ASEAN’s top listed firms is the main reason behind these firms standing to lose $750 billion of their current market capitalisation to cyber attacks.

 Foreign investors have adjusted their reported changes in ownership as well as schedules for commercial operation in Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) and Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP).

12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).