VOV.VN - Vietnam exported nearly 8.5 million tonnes of rice worth US$5.31 billion over the past 11 months, up 10.6% in volume and 22.4% in value compared to the same period from last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported.

VOV.VN - Hanoi served nearly 5.8 million holidaymakers during the January to November period, including more than four million international tourists, up 28.4% and 36.8% compared to the same period from last year, respectively.

VOV.VN - The central province of Quang Nam has hosted a diverse range of activities to mark 25 years since UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An Ancient City as a world heritage site, aiming to introduce different aspects of cultural heritages to international friends.

VOV.VN - Vietnam considers Japan to be one of its leading and long-term important partners and stands ready to supports the East Asian nation in promoting its active role and contributing to peace, stability, co-operation, and development in the region and around the world.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Yamashita Makoto, Governor of Nara prefecture and local leaders on December 4 morning (local time) in Tokyo as part of his ongoing visit to Japan.

The Government has sketched out a plan to restructure its media organisations in a strategic move to optimise its operation, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Pho, the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup, has transcended its traditional roots and won hearts worldwide, with its latest milestone being the opening of “Pho Hanoi 1979” restaurant in the heart of Sydney, Australia, on December 2.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the People’s Committee of the northern border province of Lang Son held a seminar on developing cross-border e-commerce on December 3.

VOV.VN - Over 200 leading brands from Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, and India have registered for the Vietnam International Baby Products & Toys Expo (IBTE), with the event slated to take place from December 18 to December 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - With Christmas only three weeks away, the festive atmosphere of the season can already be felt on streets throughout Hanoi, with a range of brightly-coloured lights and vibrant ornaments going on display on top of giant Christmas trees placed at commercial centres.