VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam pledges combined efforts for stronger Mekong - Lancang cooperation

The Vietnamese Government always places importance to the Mekong - Lancang Cooperation and will continue joining hands with China and other Mekong nations to boost the strong, effective, and sustainable development of this cooperation mechanism.

Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Buddhist Summit opens in HCM City

The second Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Buddhist Summit opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi greets 24 million visitors in 2023

Hanoi recorded an estimated 24 million tourist arrivals this year, reflecting a remarkable annual increase of 27%, according to the municipal Tourism Department.

Tens of thousands affected as floods hit Thai south

Floods caused by intense rainfall have affected tens of thousands of people in Thailand's deep south, officials said Monday, with some roads and railway lines forced to close.

Hanoi twins receive supports to treat cerebral palsy

Twins who are both suffering from cerebral palsy in Hanoi's outlying district of My Duc have received nearly VND 200 million in donations to cover hospital treatment after their story was published in Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper.

Positive outlook for Vietnamese economy: foreign experts

WB official said Vietnam's economy remains resilient in 2023 meanwhile ADB Country Director points to three main growth drivers of Vietnam's economy in 2024.

Three missing after Tra Vinh boat sinking

Authorities in Bac Lieu Province have announced that they were still searching for three crew members who remained missing after their fishing boat sank off the neighbouring Tra Vinh Province.

Passengers offered Christmas gifts at airport

Many passengers have been given Christmas gifts at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Hanoi concert to welcome in 2024

The Opera House in the capital is set to host the Hanoi concert on January 1 in celebration of the New Year.

Sri Lanka frees 1,000 prisoners to mark Christmas

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted an amnesty to more than 1,000 convicts and released them from jails across the country to mark Christmas, a prisons official said Monday.

People throng streets to enjoy Christmas atmosphere

Thousands of people flocked to central streets and churches in Hanoi and HCM City to enjoy the bustling atmosphere and beautiful decorations during Christmas Eve.

Firms expand business as 2024 nears

Enterprises are sprinting on the last days of 2023 to compete their yearly production and business plans, and some are expanding their business activities to welcome the New Year 2024.

Northern region to expect warm weather as severe cold spell ends

The northern and north-central provinces are forecasted to see rising temperatures from December 26 as the severe cold spell eases.

Solo travelling, a new trend among young people

Solo travelling is not rare in western countries, but in Asian countries including Vietnam it is somewhat of an oddity. But it has become increasingly popular among young Vietnamese in recent years.

Woman on verge of death seeks help

A poor woman in the central province of Quang Nam is struggling with end-stage stomach cancer, but her family is too poor to cover the treatment.

13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at Indonesia nickel plant

At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday in an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant, the owner of the industrial park that hosts the facility said.

Unlicensed landfill plagues Hanoians

An unlicensed dumping ground which covers thousands of square metres has existed in Hanoi's outlying district of Thach That for many years.

Seriously-burnt man in desperate need of support

A 44-year-old man in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai who was seriously burnt is seeking the community's help.

Sri Lanka detains nearly 15,000 in drug crackdown

Sri Lanka's police announced Sunday the arrests of nearly 15,000 people during a week-long military-backed anti-narcotics drive, a crackdown denounced by rights activists.