As part of efforts to advance sustainable business practices in Vietnam, in 2024, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has leveraged resources from international organisations such as ESCAP, USAID, and UNDP to help businesses implement green, circular, and inclusive models.

Domestic solid waste must be classified at each household from the beginning of this year, according to the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, which is considered a breakthrough step towards turning waste into resources.

Eighteen domestic and foreign businesses with projects worth US$1.8 billion received investment registration certificates and investment approval decisions from the People's Committee of northern Bac Ninh province on January 2.

Despite the full restoration of the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) undersea cable, two other international undersea cables are still facing issues, which are affecting Vietnam’s internet connection speed and service quality to international destinations.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has recently signed a decision recognising an additional 33 artifacts as national treasures.

Renee Deschamps, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, has affirmed that Vietnam is an important country to Australia, not just a trading partner.

Four key traffic projects in Ho Chi Minh City were officially opened at the end of 2024.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in co-operation with the central city and partners from Japan, has helped build up an awareness in energy saving among community, which will be used as a foundation for sustainable development in the future.

Over 500 businesses and traders gathered at the Dong Xuan Trade Centere in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district on January 1 to celebrate the New Year.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving the national education development strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2045, to ensure that the education sector meets advanced standards of Asia in five years and those of the world in 10 years.