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Vietnam, South Korea witness tourism boom post reopening

The highest number of visitors to Vietnam so far this year has been from South Korea, while the number of Vietnamese tourists to the Northeast Asian country has shown signs of recovery.

Ha Long City opens Bai Tho walking street

The Bai Tho pedestrian street officially opened on the evening of June 23 in Ha Long city, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

RoK retains leading position as largest investor in Vietnam

With 9,666 projects capitalised at over US$81.5 billion, the Republic of Korea (RoK) has retained its position as the leading foreign investor in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Vietnam’s mắm nêm hailed by foreign media

Renowned food and drink website Tasting Table has published an article, noting that mắm nêm, a bold Vietnamese sauce, takes sweet and savory tastes to a new level.

Ten monkeys released into the wild at Bai Tu Long National Park

They belong to four species - long-tailed, rhesus, Assam, and stump-tailed macaques, scientifically known as Macaca fascicularis, Macaca mulatta, Macaca assamensis, and Macaca arctoides, respectively.

Quang Hai officially joins Hanoi Police FC

After saying goodbye to Pau FC in France, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has signed an 18 month contract with Hanoi Police FC.

Swans die from pollution in Haiphong river

Hundreds of swans released to the northern port city of Haiphong's Tam Bac River are dying from pollution.

New development policies for HCM City get lawmakers’ nod

With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly on June 24 passed a resolution on specific development policies for Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest economic and financial hub.

National Assembly successfully ends mid-year session

Deputies to the National Assembly concluded their 23-day mid-year sitting in Hanoi on June 24, successfully completing the entire working programme.

All major banks slash deposit interest rates

All major banks have slashed their deposit interest rates across all terms following the rate cut by the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) earlier this week.

President of Republic of Korea wraps up State visit to Vietnam

President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol, his spouse and the high-ranking delegation of the country left Hanoi at noon on June 24, wrapping up a three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.

Terrorism case opened over Dak Lak attacks

According to the Ministry of Public Security, the Dak Lak attack is a terrorist case aimed at opposing the people's administration, causing particularly serious consequences.

Vietnam, RoK exchange 17 cooperation documents

President Vo Van Thuong and his visiting counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol witnessed the exchange of 17 cooperation documents across fields between agencies of the two countries after their talks in Hanoi on June 23.

Parliament approves extension of VAT cut until year's end

The 15th National Assembly (NA) has decided to continue the reduction of the value added tax (VAT) by 2%, from July 11 through December 31, 2023.

RoK President Yoon wants VN-RoK a model for international relations

President Yoon affirmed that VN is an important partner of the RoK in Asia and the two countries have cherished relations with each other for the past three decades.

54 people set to go on trial for repatriation flights scandal

The trial is set to be held on July 11 and will continue for a month to decide the outcome of the scandal.

State-level funeral to be held for former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan

A State-level funeral will be held in Hanoi on June 27 for former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who passed away on June 21.

Australian children’s animation Bluey to be screened across Vietnam

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations, multiple screenings of ABC Kids’ Bluey, Australia’s most popular children’s television show, will be held in Hanoi, HCM City, Da Nang, and Can Tho in June and July.

Deputy PM attends closing of global financing pact summit

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha attended the closing session of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact held in Paris at June 23 noon (local time).

Vietnam, Netherlands tighten cooperation in climate change adaptation

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will co-chair the 8th meeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Water Management slated for June 25-27 in The Hague.