Politics-Diplomacy26/06/2025, 08:08 Vietnam re-elected to UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the 2005 ConventionVietnam has been re-elected for a second consecutive term (2021–2025, 2025–2029) as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Politics-Diplomacy25/06/2025, 08:04 Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Vietnam and ChinaAt the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Børge Brende- President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is attending the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin and conducting a working...
Culture-Social affairs24/06/2025, 08:09 262,843 temporary, dilapidated houses nationwide eliminatedAs of June 22, 2025, a total of 262,843 temporary and dilapidated houses had been eliminated nationwide, reaching 94.7% of the set target.
Culture-Social affairs23/06/2025, 08:04 Establishment of National Housing FundResolution No. 201/2025/QH15 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for social housing development will be implemented over five years, starting from June 1, 2025. A notable provision of the Resolution is the establishment of the National Housing...
Culture-Social affairs20/06/2025, 08:30 OANA: 41 member news agencies and VNA’s participationThe Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), founded by UNESCO in 1961 in Bangkok, brings together 41 member agencies from 35 countries, producing two-thirds of the world’s news output. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a member since 1969, has actively...
Politics-Diplomacy19/06/2025, 08:09 19th OANA General Assembly, 55th and 56th OANA Executive Board meetingsThe 19th OANA General Assembly and the 55th and 56th OANA Executive Board Meetings will take place from June 17 to 21, 2025, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, following the theme "News agencies and challenges in the contemporary world."
Culture-Social affairs18/06/2025, 08:09 UNESCO recognises Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global GeoparkLang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang...
Culture-Social affairs17/06/2025, 08:19 Progress on 1-million-unit social housing schemePrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 chaired a conference to implement the National Assembly's Resolution 201/2025/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms for social housing development and review progress in the first five months of 2025.
Business-Integration17/06/2025, 08:15 Vietnam-China cross-border passenger trains resume operationAfter a 5-year suspension due to COVID-19, the Vietnam-China cross-border passenger train service officially resumed operations on May 25, 2025.
Culture-Social affairs18/06/2025, 08:09 UNESCO recognises Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global GeoparkLang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang...
Culture-Social affairs17/06/2025, 08:19 Progress on 1-million-unit social housing schemePrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 chaired a conference to implement the National Assembly's Resolution 201/2025/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms for social housing development and review progress in the first five months of 2025.
Business-Integration17/06/2025, 08:15 Vietnam-China cross-border passenger trains resume operationAfter a 5-year suspension due to COVID-19, the Vietnam-China cross-border passenger train service officially resumed operations on May 25, 2025.
Culture-Social affairs17/06/2025, 08:12 Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five monthsIn the first five months of this year (from December 15, 2024 to May 14, 2025), the number of traffic accidents and injuries has seen a double-digit decrease compared to the same period last year. The road traffic order and...
Culture-Social affairs16/06/2025, 08:07 International arrivals to Vietnam up 21.3% in Jan–MayVietnam hosted more than 9.2 million international tourists in the first five months of the year, rising by 21.3% against the same time of 2024, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
Politics-Diplomacy13/06/2025, 08:10 Vietnam - Sweden traditional friendshipFollowing his official visit to the Republic of Estonia and activities in France, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden on June 12-13, at...
Culture-Social affairs12/06/2025, 08:06 21 localities free of temporary, dilapidated houses nationwideAs of June 7, 2025, as many as 21 localities across the country have successfully eliminated temporary and dilapidated houses.
Politics-Diplomacy11/06/2025, 08:22 Amendments to population ordinanceAccording to the Government’s proposal, amending the legal provision on the number of children is one of the measures to maintain replacement-level fertility and prevent a continued decline in fertility rates in the years to come.
Culture-Social affairs10/06/2025, 08:10 Third United Nations Ocean ConferenceThemed “Accelerating action and mobilising all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean," the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) is taking place from June 9 to 13, 2025 in Nice, France, with 10 plenary sessions and thematic...
Culture-Social affairs09/06/2025, 08:04 Hanoi ranked among top 15 most popular cities for touristsVietnam’s capital city of Hanoi has been ranked 11th among the world's top 15 cities most favoured by tourists in 2025, according to a recent article by Time Out titled “The cities tourists are ditching and where they’re heading instead.”
Culture-Social affairs08/06/2025, 08:33 Hoi An named by Agoda among top 5 cycling spotsIn celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3, digital travel platform Agoda has introduced five cycling destinations across Asia that offer unique experiences for travelers. Among them, the ancient town of Hoi An is featured as one of the...
Business-Integration07/06/2025, 18:06 2024: Cashless payment value 25 times higher than GDPAccording to the State Bank of Vietnam, the banking sector’s digital transformation has recently achieved encouraging results, contributing to the overall development of the national economy. In particular, cashless payment activities have been widely implemented and witnessed remarkable growth.
Politics-Diplomacy06/06/2025, 08:11 Vietnam-Estonia traditional friendship relationsAt the invitation of Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to Estonia on June 5-7, 2025. This is the first visit to Estonia by...
Culture-Social affairs05/06/2025, 08:13 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025Building on the success of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024, the DIFF 2025 is taking place from May 31 to July 12 under the theme "Da Nang – New Era," featuring 10 participating teams. This year’s festival...
Culture-Social affairs04/06/2025, 08:09 Virbrant activities at Southern Fruit Festival 2025The 21st Southern Fruit Festival is underway at the Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. Continuing its mission to honor farmers, this year’s festival, taking place from June 1 to August 31, features...
Culture-Social affairs03/06/2025, 08:06 Vietnamese doctors perform successful in-utero intervention for Singaporean motherFetal intervention specialists and pediatric cardiologists from Tu Du Hospital and Children’s Hospital 1 successfully performed a complex in-utero heart procedure on May 28 for a 22-week-old fetus of a Singaporean woman diagnosed with aortic atresia, a severe congenital heart...
Culture-Social affairs02/06/2025, 08:12 First 5 months of 2025: Hanoi welcomes nearly 13 million touristsIn the first five months of 2025, Hanoi received approximately 12.77 million tourist arrivals, marking a 10.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Total tourism revenue was estimated at VND 51.94 trillion, up 14.1% year-on-year.
Culture-Social affairs01/06/2025, 20:10 Vietnam’s first international-standard marina officially recognisedAna Marina Nha Trang has been officially assigned the port code “VNANA” by the Vietnam Inland Waterways and Maritime Administration, making it the first international-standard marina in Vietnam. Strategically located, it can host up to 220 yachts and serves as...
Culture-Social affairs01/06/2025, 20:09 6 must-visit destinations in VietnamThe UK’s Independent has suggested six places that international travellers should not miss when visiting Vietnam. The list highlights lesser-known destinations that offer rich experiences, bustling local markets, diverse cuisine, and untouched natural beauty such as terraced rice fields and...
Culture-Social affairs30/05/2025, 08:09 Architect Vo Trong Nghia wins the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize 2025Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been honoured with the 2025 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in Arts and Culture for his innovative ecological architecture. The award ceremony will be held on September 16, 2025 in Fukuoka, Japan.
