The restructuring of state-owned corporations and enterprises must follow the spirit of “placing national interests above all else” to ensure that state capital is managed and developed optimally, serving national development in the new era, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The average monthly income of Vietnamese workers surged by 8.6 % annually to VND7.7 million (approximately US$304) in 2024, according to a press conference held by the General Statistics Office (GSO) in Hanoi on January 6.

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on January 6 officially launched the Sao Khue Award 2025, one of the most prestigious honours for the country's IT industry.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved adjustments to Hanoi’s master plan, aiming for the city to become a globally connected hub with high living standards and a development level on par with the capitals of developed countries in the region and worldwide by 2045.

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.

The 5th cinnamon festival of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai’s Van Yen district kicked off on January 5, celebrating the district’s cultural and economic symbol with a variety of exciting activities.

The European-American Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will continue keeping a close watch on the situation and policy changes in countries in the region, while intensifying policy, market research and exploring opportunities to boost economic-trade cooperation.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s media has praised the spectacular victory of the Vietnamese men's national football team in the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.