VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol were revised down while those of diesel, kerosene were up from 3pm on January 23 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam convened its meeting in Hanoi on January 23 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.

VOV.VN - Following the announcement that Vietnam and Switzerland had agreed in principle to elevate their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership, Swiss media outlets on January 22 gave prominent coverage to the significance of this event.

Vietnam’s export durian industry faces difficulties in entering the Chinese market due to new inspection regulations for durian exports.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and localities of Laos will boost their cooperation in various areas, particularly education and training, and agriculture, according to officials from both sides.

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year drawing near, Tran Quy Cap market in Hanoi remains bustling with people flocking to purchase Dong leaves, a key item used to make Chung cakes (square sticky rice cakes), a traditional Lunar New Year cake enjoyed by local people.

VOV.VN - With the traditional Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, just around the corner, the vibrant and colourful Tet flower market in Buon Ma Thuot city in the central highland province of Dak Lak has attracted thousands of visitors eager to visit and shop.

VOV.VN - The Economic Police Department of Da Nang City Police announced on January 22 that they have busted the nation’s largest-ever transnational money laundering syndicate, arresting five suspects and seizing several exhibits.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent US$3.04 billion importing 12,52 million tonnes of corn of all kinds last year, representing a rise of 28.9% in volume and 6.07% in turnover against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the Party Central Committee, the President, the National Assembly (NA), the Government, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee laid wreaths in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on January 23, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.