Overseas Vietnamese (OV) continued to make significant contributions to their homeland last year through direct projects, remittances, and engagement in science, technology, and education collaboration, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told the press in Hanoi on January 9.

VOV.VN - Four local speialities, including Rau muống xào tỏi (morning glory stir-fry), Quẩy (Vietnamese crullers), Rau sống (Vietnamese herb platter), and Mắm tôm chua (Fermented shrimp), have been named among the list of Top 52 Southeast Asian side dishes, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pham Thu Hang, responded to reporters' questions regarding the ferry capsizing incident off the western coast of Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, in the Republic of Korea (RoK), and whether any Vietnamese citizens were affected by the recent earthquake in Tibet (China) at the Ministry's regular press briefing on January 9 in Hanoi.

Vietnam will take various actions to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025 as set by the Government, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Duc Tam told a regular Government press briefing on January 8.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina, concurrently accredited to Uruguay, Ngo Minh Nguyet, recently presented the Letter of Credence from Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to the President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou.

A ceremony was held in Moscow, Russia, on January 7 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Students and the Vietnam Students’ Association (VSA) (January 9, 1950 - 2025), and review the association's activities in the Eurasian nation.

Leaders of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government and National Assembly have extended their condolences to Chinese leaders following a major earthquake that struck the Tibet Autonomous Region on January 7, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.

VOV.VN - A large-scale Trade Union Tet Market 2025 will be organized by the the Hanoi Labour Federation at The Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace.

A strong US dollar will still be a major factor influencing the USD/VND exchange rate in 2025, causing the Vietnamese dong to depreciate by about 3% against the dollar, experts forecast.

The 7th Overseas Vietnamese World Golf Championship is scheduled to take place in the northern city of Hai Phong from January 9 to 11.