Vietnamese exports to the United States last year surged 21.3 per cent against the previous year to reach a value of US$23.87 billion, according to the General Department of Customs.

During the Nha Trang Sea Festival held last June in coastal Khanh Hoa Province, Bai Choi games attracted crowds of both Vietnamese and foreigners.

Vietnam's athletes spent 365 days working hard in 2013 and had many successful achievements to show for their efforts. Now, a new season has arrived as they seek even more records and victories.

Now is the final day of the Lunar New Year. People are hurrying with Tet preparations for their families.

Teenage swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has been voted Vietnam's top athlete in 2013.

Ten artists from the US, Malaysia and Vietnam are sharing their unique perspectives on life through dozens of paintings, photographs and installations at an exhibition in downtown Hanoi.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has instructed the East Sea and Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes be taught at all levels.

Since state funds for the national trade promotion scheme are limited, the relevant ministries, industry associations and enterprises have been urged to focus on improving the scheme's efficiency.

Tourism authorities have approved the Vietnam Tourism Occupational Skills Standards, the first of 10 job standards for the tourism sector.

Popular theatre director Le Quy Duong is the only Vietnamese representative at the 6th Fujairah International Monodrama Festival being held in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates from January 20-28.