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PM addresses WEF’s country strategic dialogue on Vietnam

PM Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at a country strategic dialogue on unlocking Vietnam's growth potential within the framework of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Over 158,500 Vietnamese workers going abroad in 2024

The total number of Vietnamese workers going abroad for employment last year reached more than 158,500, including over 52,800 women, which represents 126.9 per cent of the annual target.

Vietnam calls on Francophone parliaments to promote cooperation

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called on French-speaking countries’ parliaments to strengthen cooperation develop sustainable agriculture and ensure food security for every nation.

Love and rights: Thailand's same-sex marriage milestone

Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

Indonesia to build 5,000 homes for disaster-prone areas

The Ministry of Housing and Settlement in collaboration with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) will provide 5,000 housing units in disaster-prone areas across several regions.

Votive paper sales soar ahead of Kitchen Gods' Day

Votive paper sales are surging in Vietnam as the Kitchen Gods' Day and Tet Lunar New Year approaches.

Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office

Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month but appeared to delay any action against China for now.

Vietnam sends congratulations to 47th President of US

Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and PM Pham Minh Chinh on January 21 (Hanoi time) sent congratulations to Donald Trump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the US.

HCM City airport crowded as people return for Tet

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City has been busy as overseas Vietnamese people are returning home for the Tet Lunar New Year Holiday.

PM arrives in Switzerland for 55th WEF meeting

PM Pham Minh Chinh has begun a working visit to Switzerland, during which the leader will attend the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos and conduct bilateral activities.

Hanoi to install over 40,000 security and traffic cameras

Hanoi People's Committee has approved a plan to install more than 40,000 more traffic surveillance cameras between 2025-2030 and after 2030.

Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh warmed welcomed in Prague on official visit

Prime Minister Petr Fiala hosted an official welcoming ceremony in Prague on January 20 for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh who was on an official visit to the Czech Republic.

Three railway staff suspended for negligence

Three railway workers in the central city of Hue have been suspended for being slow to close the barriers when a train arrived at a local crossing, posing a threat to travellers.

Health Ministry proposes new law on disease prevention

The Ministry of Health has proposed formulating a law on disease prevention to address existing limitations, particularly the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month

A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted at least a thousand times this month, according to an official has reported.

Top legislator meets with OV delegates to Homeland Spring programme

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 19 met with 100 delegates representing overseas Vietnamese returning home to attend the 2025 Homeland Spring programme.

PM encourages Skoda Auto’s further investment in Vietnam

PM Pham Minh Chinh has appreciated Skoda Auto’s investment project in Vietnam and encouraged the largest automotive manufacturer of the Czech Republic to expand cooperation plans in the country.

Japan supports Vietnam to address war-left chemical consequences

The Japanese Government-funded equipment for dioxin and environmental analysis was handed over to the Chemical Corps recently.

Man detained after four family members found dead at Hanoi house

A man has been arrested after police in Hanoi launched an investigation into the deaths of his four family members at their home in Phu Xuyen District.