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PM orders expediting expressway projects, smart border gates

The PM directed that the expressway projects be expedited to meet the 2025 deadline while maintaining high standards of quality, technical standards, safety, and environmental protection.

NA Standing Committee streamlining of administrative units of 12 localities

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is planning to reorganise some administration systems of 12 provinces and cities to ensure they are fully streamlined.

VN leader highlights message about trust in bright future at APEC CEO Summit

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong delivered a message about firm confidence in a bright future, while addressing the APEC CEO Summit 2024.

President Luong Cuong meets Lima mayor, receives token key

State President Luong Cuong met with mayor of Peru's capital Lima Rafael Lopez Aliaga on November 14, as part of his official visit to the country.

VN, Czech look forward to 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Both sides also agreed to advance cooperation in traditional areas like science and technology, defence and security, culture, and tourism, including exploring a direct flight route to foster people-to-people exchanges.

VN attends 35th APEC Ministerial Meeting in Peru

The 35th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM 35) convened on Thursday in Lima, co-chaired by Peru’s Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer and Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León.

Special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages requires careful study

Economists and industry experts said a balanced approach is required in implementing the changes to Vietnam's special consumption tax law, which will see tax double for alcoholic beverages from 2026 to 2030.

Da Nang real estate market welcomes new condotel development wave

In the first ten months of 2024 condotel prices in Da Nang increased by 22 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.

Digital economy expected to reach 18.6 per cent of Vietnam’s GDP

The Ministry of Information and Communications estimates that the digital economy accounted for 16.5 per cent of Vietnam’s GDP in 2023, with projections for 2024 rising to 18.6 per cent.

AI readiness declines in VN despite rapid market evolution

Only 22 per cent of organisations in VN are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies, down from 27 per cent a year ago.

Miss Universe 2024 crown unveiled amid mixed reactions

Vietnam’s Ky Duyen captivated the Miss Universe 2024 audience with her elegant appearance at the unveiling of the new crown, The Light of Infinity.

Cutting-edge weaponry showcased at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

From December 19–22, Hanoi’s Gia Lam Airport will host a large-scale international defense exhibition, welcoming visitors of all ages for 1.5 days.

Exhibition marks 80 years of Vietnam People’s Army through fine arts

The Vietnam Military History Museum has opened a fine arts exhibition featuring 200 works honoring the nation’s armed forces and revolutionary history.

Ky Duyen stuns with butterfly-inspired national costume at Miss Universe

Vietnam's Ky Duyen turned heads at Miss Universe 2024, blending traditional elegance with modern artistry in her national costume.

Votive paper and lacquer craft villages to be part of tours for foreigners

Phuc Am votive papers and Ha Thai lacquer craft villages in Duyen Thai commune in Thuong Tin district in Hanoi will be included in tours designed for foreign investors.

Vietnamese man speaks multiple accents well, earns millions of dong per minute

Tran Thien Trung’s videos showing him mimic other people’s voices often moves people from surprise to admiration. His videos on the internet have attracted 1-2 million viewers.

Vietnam News Headlines November 15/2024

Vietnamese PM to attend G20 Summit in Brazil, visit Dominican Republic

Apartment prices too high, housing buyers shrink back

Apartment prices are increasing and housing demand is high, but it is difficult to sell apartments at this time.

Da Nang to offer multiple tourist activities to celebrate Christmas and New Year

The central coastal city of Da Nang will play host to X’mas - New Year Festival 2025 from December 14 to January 2, 2025, in order to lure tourists during the upcoming holiday period.

Traditional taxi firms digitize services to be more competitive

Facing pressure from their foreign rivals, traditional Vietnamese taxi firms have become tech-based and more competitive.