The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Transport of the northern province of Thai Nguyen and Vietnam Railway Corporation on December 28 launched the trial run of a Hanoi-Thai Nguyen tourism train.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to convert its public bus network to electric and green energy vehicles by 2030, with 100% of new bus routes opened from 2025 using electricity.

Hanoi plans to create 169,000 new jobs in 2025, reduce urban unemployment rate to below 3%, and increase the proportion of trained workers to 75%, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

The central coastal city of Da Nang is set to launch an array of new tourism offerings in 2025, including cultural festivals, upgraded attractions, and enhanced coastal amenities, as it aims for more ambitious tourism targets in the year.

Vietnam's footwear and leather industry is poised to achieve 26-27 billion USD in export in 2024, marking a 3 billion-USD increase from the previous year, as they country has well capitalised on the signed free trade agreements to bolster shipment.

Ho Chi Minh City is hosting a countdown and Tet (Lunar New Year) festival in Thu Duc city from December 28 to January 1.

A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang paid a working visit to Cambodia from December 26-29.

A total of 120 foreign suppliers have registered, declared, and paid taxes worth more than 8.68 trillion VND (341 million USD) through the General Department of Taxation (GDT)’s e-portal this year.

In a complex field like healthcare, where every procedure and policy directly impacts the health and quality of life of citizens, administrative reform cannot be resolved overnight.

Candu Energy Senior Vice-President Carl Marcotte said the CANDU small modular reactor (SMR) is what Canada is investing in for the next generation of nuclear technology.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has highlighted how Vietnam’s foreign policy reached new heights in 2024, creating favourable momentum for the country to enter a new era – that of the nation rise.

Dr Dinh Duy Hoa, former Director of the Department of Administrative Reform, believes that public servants facing potential layoffs in the current apparatus streamlining campaign should reevaluate themselves in an objective manner.

Whether you’re a fan of cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, or lively city vibes, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have something special to offer this New Year.

Hoa Binh has been named Vietnam's only representative in Condé Nast Traveller's list of the world's most beautiful destinations for 2023, a recognition of its stunning natural beauty and cultural richness.

The Ministry of Information and Communications is collaborating with influencers to drive positive trends online, using the motto “Promote beauty to eliminate ugliness.”

In 2024, Vietnam’s tourism industry welcomed over 17 million international visitors, driven by innovative digital solutions and strategic initiatives.

Vietnam will ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting in 2025, joining five other ASEAN nations in a move lauded by the WHO to safeguard public health.

Viettel Chairman Tao Duc Thang has called for special mechanisms to facilitate the acquisition of advanced technological secrets, citing challenges in valuing unique, proprietary technologies.

Temperatures in northern Vietnam are set to plummet during the New Year, with Hanoi reaching 13°C and mountainous areas dropping below 10°C due to consecutive cold air waves.

Vietnam’s Traffic Police will prioritize camera enforcement and significantly increase penalties for traffic violations under Decree 168/2024, effective January 1, 2025.