Starting February 18, the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for imported goods valued under VND1 million (approximately US$40) sent via express delivery will officially be discontinued.

Vinpearl, a leading brand in Vietnam's tourism and resort industry, has recently made a significant financial move by repurchasing over VND10 trillion (US$394 million) worth of international bonds before maturity, within just one month.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has commenced construction of its first plasma-based biopharmaceutical production plant, located in the high-tech park of Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - After several days of dry and sunny weather, a cold air mass is projected to hit northern Vietnam in the middle of this week, bringing overcast skies, scattered light rain, and a significant drop in temperatures, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Striker Nguyen Xuan Son (Rafaelson) successfully underwent surgery on January 6 evening at Vinmec Hospital in Hanoi after sustaining a serious injury during the 2024 ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand.

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Ha Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travelers making a significant contribution.

The friendship between Vietnam and Cuba is very special, built on a foundation of solidarity, cooperation, and mutual trust in all areas. The Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year 2025 will be an opportunity to honour this unique historical legacy between the two peoples, according to newly-appointed Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes.

Recent tourism research and management agencies have unveiled forecasts on Vietnamese travellers’ emerging preferences, with relaxation and family trips poised to lead tourism trends in 2025, along with increasing the adoption of digital travel technologies.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are set to pay a visit to Laos and co-chair the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee from January 9-10, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on January 6.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warmly welcomed the Vietnamese national team on January 6 upon their return as champion of the 2024 ASEAN Cup.