Vietnam lost almost VND8.5 trillion (US$399.5 million) in computer virus attacks in 2014, according to the BKAV network security company. 

The Hanoi Party Committee has requested individuals, departments, and sectors involved in the misdeeds committed by Chau Thi Thu Nga come forward to claim any responsibility and work to rectify any acts of wrongdoing.

As many as 33.5 kilograms of gold jewellery was confiscated during the arrest of two women and two men on Pham Van Dong Street on January 11, according to the Hanoi Public Security Department’s Economic Crime Investigation Division.

A Vietnamese inter-ministerial delegation is undertaking a working visit to Laos to launch a project providing incentives for Vietnamese nationals living in Laos who contributed to Vietnam’s revolution.

The Prime Minister just signed a decision to bestow the title of "national treasure" to 12 objects of unique national heritage. Here's the rundown of the newly recognised treasure.

The Vietnam Textile Group (Vinatex) will build a fiber-weaving-dying and garment complex in Que Son district in the central province of Quang Nam this year, costing VND1.5 trillion (US$71 million).

The Ministry of Construction has set the target of increasing average living space per person to 21.5 square metres this year, 0.9 m2 more than the figure of 2014. 

Hanoi will work towards industry sector recovery in 2015 with 5 percent growth, stated Vice Director of the municipal Department for Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan. 

The central province of Khanh Hoa on January 13 welcomed two first international cruise ships with hundreds of passengers from Europe on board in this year.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang has expressed his appreciation for the role of the media, which actively worked alongside the ministry to popularise information during 2014.