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Vietnam named Asia’s Leading Destination for seventh time
On October 13, Vietnam was once again honoured on the global tourism stage, winning two major titles at the 2025 World Travel Awards (Asia & Oceania): Asia’s Leading Destination and Asia’s Leading Heritage Destination.
Dong Van Karst Plateau honored as Asia’s leading regional cultural destination 2025
The Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in Tuyen Quang province has been honored with the title “UNESCO Global Geopark Dong Van Karst Plateau, Tuyen Quang, Vietnam – Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2025” by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
Dong Van Karst Plateau named Asia’s leading cultural destination
Vietnam has continued to strengthen its global tourism brand with a series of prestigious wins at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania held on October 13 in Hong Kong (China).
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Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs inaugurate Tan Nam-Meun Chey int’l border gate pair
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet on December 8 co-chaired the inauguration of the Tan Nam–Meun Chey international border gate pair, linking Tay Ninh province of Vietnam with Cambodia’s Prey Veng province.
Party official calls for stronger personnel work ahead of 14th National Party Congress
Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on December 8 urged the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission to focus on personnel preparation and other essential tasks to ensure the success of the 14th National Party Congress.
Dong Thap farmers turn rice straw into income
Instead of burning rice straw after each harvest, farmers in Dong Thap now use it to earn additional income.
Traditional Vietnamese wedding procession brings festive spirit to Hanoi
A wedding procession took place around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi over the weekend. The event was part of Vietnam Happy Fest 2025. It was inspired by Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945) wedding customs.
Overseas Vietnamese in Canada highlight “soft power” in 14th National Party Congress’ drafts
The draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress are drawing significant attention and contributions from overseas Vietnamese communities, including those in Canada.
PM requests best possible results be achieved ahead of national Party congress
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded ministries, heads of sectors, and leaders of localities to promote decisive and effective actions to ensure the tasks and targets for 2025 and the 2021–2025 period are achieved with the best possible results, creating momentum for successfully implementing the resolution of the coming 14th National Party Congress.
Sa Pa shines in year’s most beautiful season
At this time of year, the golden paddy fields give way to Sa Pa’s signature misty landscapes. Valleys and mountains are shrouded in clouds, creating a romantic scene that makes the hill town an ideal escape and a key driver of local tourism.
Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030
Experts have emphasised the need for effective capital mobilisation mechanisms and practical support policies for businesses to achieve sustainable green transition, citing the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) estimates which showed that Vietnam will require around 28 billion USD for its green transition by 2030.
Hue strengthens efforts to tackle IUU fishing
From January 2024 to date, Hue city has detected seven violations. It has now completed the inventory, classification and verification of information for all vessel owners.
Electronics exports hit record high despite global trade headwinds
Vietnam’s electronics industry has set a new export record this year despite rising tariffs and trade barriers in major markets.
Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 brings joy and color to Hoan Kiem Lake
The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 opened on December 6 in Hanoi, treating the public to an eventful weekend.
Hanoi attracts nearly 31 million visitors in January-November
The capital city of Hanoi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 22.1% year on year, while tourism revenue reached 120.6 trillion VND (4.57 billion USD), an increase of 20.7%.
Son La farmers enjoy strong coffee harvest with rising yields and prices
Across the coffee-covered hillsides of Son La, farmers are entering the harvest season in high spirits as both yield and prices rise. In recent years, coffee has become one of the province’s key crops, contributing significantly to local incomes.
Vietnam’s agricultural exports to exceed 70 billion USD in 2025
Building on strong growth in recent years, especially this year’s solid rebound, the agricultural sector has targeted 70 billion USD in agro-forestry-aquatic exports for 2025, an ambitious goal underpinned by not only the large shipment volume but also the strategic shift to a quality, technology, and deep processing-based growth model.
PM pushes innovative solutions to tackle climate change in Mekong Delta
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the critical role of science and technology, especially new technologies, in tackling climate change in the Mekong Delta - Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region and one of its most climate-vulnerable areas.
Vesak 2025 highlights Vietnam’s role in global Buddhism
Following its successful hosting in 2008, 2014 and 2019, Vietnam was chosen to host the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8.
Hanoi steps up efforts to tap suburban tourism potential
Hanoi is known not only for its Old Quarter but also for its vast suburban areas rich in heritage, craft villages and unique landscapes, which, however, haven’t yet been fully unlocked. The city is now working to turn its outlying districts into appealing stopovers.
Party leader sets five steadfast pillars for Vietnam People’s Army
Addressing the Central Military Commission’s 15th meeting in Hanoi on December 4, the Party chief, who is also Secretary of the commission, emphasised that the army must ensure steadfast political mettle, steadfast discipline, steadfast technology, steadfast military art, and steadfast troop welfare.
VNA, Xinhua deepen time-tested collaboration
In the new development phase, the Vietnam News Agency and Xinhua News Agency should continue innovating methods of collaboration to meet the requirements of the digital technology revolution.
Lao Deputy PM hails success of 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting
Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith described the 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting on December 3 in Vientiane as a great success.
