While economic freedom is declining around the world, Vietnam is bucking the general trend, with lot of work to do to join the ranks of economically free countries, said Rainer Zitelmann in his recent article published by Washington Examiner.

Photographer Tran Tuan Viet has been named as winner of the National & Regional Award category at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Vietnam has emerged as a frontrunner in B2B sales on credit, boasting a 67 per cent ratio, surpassing the 51 per cent average in Asia, reported a recently-revealed Atradius Payment Practices Barometer survey.

The Vietnamese economy is likely to grow 6.3% in the first quarter, and 6.5% in the April-June period. Vietnam’s GDP growth is forecast at 6% for this year, and 6.4% next year, said Bloomberg’s survey.

An article by the business and financial news site CNBC has named Vietnam among Asia-Pacific’s three top-performing markets in the first half of this year, besides India and Japan.

The Asia Times has published an article assessing the Vietnamese economy, outlining how it has uniquely positioned itself to be among the fastest-growing economies over the coming decade.

Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs for this year, according to details given by experts at Nomad List, a database of remote workers.

The first six months of the year witnessed a sharp increase in the local box office, clocking up 23 million admissions, comparable to the all-time high of 48 million recorded back in 2019 before COVID-19.

According to the latest survey by Internations - a global network of expats with more than 4 million members - Vietnam ranked 14th out of 53 best countries for expats, seven places lower than its rate in 2022.

Travel website Booking.com has named Hanoi among the top five culinary gems in the Asia-Pacific region for a richer travel experience.

British travel guide Lonely Planet has published an article revealing some of the interesting experiences foreign visitors can enjoy when traveling around Vietnam.

US travel publisher Lonely Planet has suggested the top 10 best places to visit in the nation, including fast-paced cities, beautiful beaches, and misty mountains that feel like the edge of the known world.

The US News & World Report has unveiled the 21 best winter vacations to enjoy this year around the world, with Hanoi ranking sixth in the list.

World renowned travel guide Lonely Planet recently released a review about a travel itinerary across Vietnam, confirming that getting around the country is easy whatever a travelers’ budget.

Travel+Leisure magazine has published on article sharing the best things to do when visiting the central city of Da Nang and Hoi An Ancient Town.

“Bánh đa cua”, a local delicacy of Hai Phong, has been rated as the best red noodle soup with crab in the world by food experts, according to international food website TasteAtlas.

Travel website Iwandered has suggested an itinerary to explore Hanoi and neighbouring localities in which tourists can sample excellent food, discover fascinating history, or enjoy the pulsating and distinctively Vietnamese energy.

Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is a much-loved destination among both foreign and domestic tourists for its endless beaches and pristine national park, reported global travel website The Week.

Australia's leading travel magazine Escape recommended a number of highly rated cities nationwide, including Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Sa Pa, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho.

"Because Vietnam is an emerging tourist destination and doesn’t yet have the same huge footfall that many other Southeast Asian countries experience, much of its natural beauty is still incredibly well preserved," it reported.