Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is not only an urgent task but also a strategic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life and protect the environment, said policymakers at the recent 2024 Workers’ Forum for the Environment in Hanoi.

A ceremony was held in Mekong Delta province of Long An on December 15 to inaugurate the Vietnam-Japan Friendship House.

Hanoi’s tourism sector made exceptional progress in 2024, with visitor numbers surpassing prior expectations.

Vietnam's economy has continued to perform strongly in 2024, evidenced by the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook, which highlights Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, said Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his commitment to welcoming and supporting Vietnamese investors, while receiving Nguyen Van Tuan, General Director of the GELEX Group and Chairman of the Board of Viglacera Corporation, in Havana recently.

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Queensland (AVSQ) held its congress for the 2024-2025 term on December 14.

The Vietnamese Association in Russia has been developed into the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, reflecting the diversity and size of the 100,000-strong Vietnamese community in Russia.

VOV.VN - The country remains transparent and consistent in carrying out its national defence policy of peaceful self-defence, choosing to stand on the side of justice.

TikToker Pham Duc Nam, known as "Mr. Pips," has been indicted for masterminding a VND5,000-billion- fraud. Authorities uncovered his deceptive schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.

Vietnam’s gaming industry has taken a significant stride in 2024, with many important activities conducted by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) in collaboration with game producers and distributors to guide the growth of the sector.