Vietnam's total state budget revenue for 2024 is projected to surpass VND2.02 quadrillion (approximately US$79.24 billion), marking an increase of 19.1% compared to the estimate, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Displaying a symbol of the zodiac during the lunar year is believed to bring good luck and happiness to the owner. 24k gold-plated snake figurines are now becoming among favourite Tet gifts as the Lunar New Year of the Snake is drawing near.

VOV.VN - The ship CSB 8005 under the Command of Coast Guard Region 3 of Vietnam in collaboration with a Vietnamese fishing vessel have rescued five Chinese crew members of a sinking ship in the waters off Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City expects to receive 8.5 million international visitors and 45 million domestic visitors in 2025, and earn VND260,000 billion from tourism services, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s central and southern regions have been named among the 100 best food regions in the world, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has introduced a series of measures to enhance flight safety following recent aircraft accidents worldwide, aiming to ensure absolute safety in civil aviation operations, particularly during the 2025 Lunar New Year peak travel period.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 held a dialogue with farmers nationwide, listening to recommendations of farmers, cooperatives, experts, scientists, and businesses to effectively implement the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies on agriculture and rural development.

Starting on January 1, significant economic policies will come into effect, including regulations on contract-based passenger transport businesses, a six-month reduction in value-added tax (VAT), amendments to the 2019 Law on Tax Administration.

A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.

The Lao Ministry of National Defence hosted a meeting to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22) in Vientiane on December 30 morning, bringing together senior officers of the Lao People's Army.