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The export turnover of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to the European Union has increased considerably over recent years, from US$200 million in 2022 to US$399 million in 2023, making the EU the third largest consumer of the Vietnamese products.

The death toll from a massive Philippine landslide near a gold mine abruptly rose to 54 on Sunday, local officials said.

While Government expenditure was the main driver for the economy in 2023, local consumption will regain the spotlight in 2024, experts predicted.

In today's fast-paced world, many young people in Hanoi have found their own ways to experience the Lunar New Year Festival suitable to modern life while still preserving the essence of the traditional celebration.

In the wake of an impressive recovery in 2023, the tourism sector in the northern border province of Lao Cai is on a transformative journey, unveiling novel experiences and products as it sets its sights on the ambitious goal

Vietnam is viewed as an attractive and potential investment destination with stable policies and abundant human resources, according to foreign businesses.

The Da Nang International Airport in the central city of the same name welcomed more than 125 domestic and international flights carrying over 17,000 passengers on February 10, the first day of the Year of the Dragon.

Vietnam shipped 230,000 tonnes of coffee abroad in January, earning 623 million USD, up 61.6% in volume and 100.3% in value year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The national men’s football team are expected to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals as the upcoming tournament will see the number of participating teams increase to 48, with 2024 being a pivotal year for the senior

Despite facing global uncertainties, Vietnam's garment and textile industry has set its sights on an export target of US$44 billion this year thanks to efforts made to improve management and promote the application of cutting-edge technology in production, according

Thousands of people have flocked to pagodas and temples on the first day of the Lunar New Year on Saturday.

A strong earthquake in the southern Philipppines on Saturday halted a search for scores of people believed buried in a deadly landslide, forcing rescuers to vacate the area, officials said.

Foreign visitors to the central city of Danang were welcomed with gifts on the first day of the Lunar New Year on Saturday morning.

The Vietnamese Trade Office in Australia reported that bilateral trade between Vietnam and Australia decreased by 12 per cent in 2023 from the previous year.

State President Vo Van Thuong extended his best wishes to Vietnamese people and foreign friends, as the lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon - has just arrived. Following is the full text of his message.

The Bach Dang Wharf Park in HCM City's District 1 was covered in rubbish after thousands of people gathered to watch a fireworks show on the Lunar New Year's Eve on Friday.

Vietnamese people took to the streets nationwide watching colourful fireworks light up the sky and ringing in the lunar New Year of the Dragon on Friday night.

Cruise ship Aida Bella transporting 1,979 tourists arrived at Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang this morning, February 2.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed offering free bus and metro tickets for people on all holidays.