Author: VNA
Singapore partners with Vietnamese singer for tourism campaign
The Singapore Tourism Board Vietnam has partnered with Hoang Dung for the release of his latest music video, “Cuoi Tuan (1825)” (Weekend), for its “Made in Singapore” campaign.
Hanoi court hands down sentences in rescue flight case
The Hanoi People's Court on December 27 sentenced 17 defendants in the second phase of the rescue flight case on charges of “giving bribes, accepting bribes, abusing positions and power while performing duties, and concealing crimes”.
Agriculture sector urged to accelerate, make breakthroughs in 2025: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 27 urged the agriculture sector to accelerate and make breakthroughs for a more prosperous and happier life for farmers, more modern rural areas, and more advanced agriculture.
Vietnam, Laos maximise trade, investment cooperation potential
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao Consulate General in the city on December 27 oganised a Vietnam-Laos trade and investment promotion forum which aimed to boost connections between the two countries’ businesses and investors.
US Magazine: A 3-Day trip to Phu Quoc costs less than a weekend in Singapore
Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has dedicated an entire article to explain the allure of Phu Quoc to its nearly 5 million readers.
Multidimensional poverty rate drops to below 1% in 2024
The multidimensional poverty rate in Vietnam has fallen to below 1% this year, the Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on December 27.
Economic diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-Singapore relations: official
Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.
Vietnam's eco-school models, initiatives honoured
Schools winning the ASEAN Eco-Schools Vietnam 2024 Awards were honoured at a ceremony jointly held in Hanoi on December 27 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the “For Green Future” Foundation of Vingroup JSC.
Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh named Vietnam’s most outstanding athlete of 2024
With a total score of 1,286, sharpshooter Trinh Thu Vinh has been crowned Vietnam’s most outstanding athlete of 2024 in a national poll organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism along with various sports committees.
Vietnam actively contributes to boosting ASEAN – Bangladesh relations
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh, in its role as the rotating chair of the ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC), hosted the committee’s 62nd meeting in Dhaka on December 26.
