Weekly Highlights: Police bust 354 million USD fraud and online gambling ring

Police in the northern province of Hung Yen have dismantled a large-scale fraud and online gambling network that investigators say processed transactions totaling 9.3 trillion VND (equivalent to 354 million USD).

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Here are selected events from January 2-8:

National ceremony marks 80th anniversary of first general election

2025 GDP growth creates solid macroeconomic foundation for sustainable growth

Air Cambodia resumes Phnom Penh–Da Nang flights

Police bust 354 million USD fraud and online gambling ring

Sapa joins list of Asia’s most popular rural destinations./.

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Foreign visitors impressed by Vietnam’s National Day celebrations

Foreign visitors impressed by Vietnam’s National Day celebrations

These days, Hanoi is alive with excitement as the city celebrates 80 years of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2). Streets are decorated with flags and flowers, while art performances, historical exhibitions, parades, and gratitude activities honouring national contributors draw large crowds of locals and visitors. All of this has left a deep impression on international friends.

30 years of Vietnam’s proactive, responsible contributions to united, strong ASEAN

30 years of Vietnam’s proactive, responsible contributions to united, strong ASEAN

2025 marks a significant milestone for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It commemorates both the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community (December 31, 2015 – December 31, 2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s official accession to ASEAN (July 28, 1995 – July 28, 2025). Over the past three decades, Vietnam has consistently played a proactive, active, and responsible role in building a resilient, united ASEAN with a growing voice and position in the region and the world.

Resolution 57: Vietnam’s digital leap forward

Resolution 57: Vietnam’s digital leap forward

On December 22, 2024, Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution 57, outlining breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The resolution reflects the Party’s strategic vision and political will.

Vietnam’s revolutionary press at 100: A global perspective

Vietnam’s revolutionary press at 100: A global perspective

Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary press has always stood alongside the nation as a vanguard force on the ideological and cultural front, making invaluable contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the people. Over the past century, it has played a pivotal role in national liberation and development. On this occasion, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Argentina, Russia, and Mexico interviewed foreign politicians and journalists about the achievements of Vietnam’s revolutionary press.

Weekly highlights: Vietnam, Lithuania eye stronger trade and investment during historic visit

Weekly highlights: Vietnam, Lithuania eye stronger trade and investment during historic visit

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse Diana Nausediene, along with a high-ranking delegation of Lithuania paid an official visit to Vietnam from June 11-12 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. This historic official visit, the first by a Lithuanian head of state since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, marks a significant milestone and opens up new opportunities for cooperation, especially in areas where both sides have strengths and needs.

Vietnam: A rising star in global cinema

Vietnam: A rising star in global cinema

This past May, on the sidelines of the world-renowned Cannes Film Festival, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism joined hands with the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema to host a seminar titled: “Vietnam – The Dynamic Market in Asia and the New Destination for Global Film Productions.” One of the hottest topics at the seminar was how to support international productions filming in Vietnam — with discussions on incentives, permits, and infrastructure.