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Secretary-General António Guterres video message on UN Day of Vesak 2025

Secretary-General António Guterres video message on UN Day of Vesak 2025

06/05/2025 Video news
On Vesak Day 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights Buddhism alignment with UN values.
ASEAN is central of the India's 'Act East' policy: Indian FM S. Jaishankar's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

ASEAN is central of the India's 'Act East' policy: Indian FM S. Jaishankar's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

24/04/2024 Video news
On the morning of April 23, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar sent a recorded message to the ASEAN Future Forum held in Hanoi.
A more connected ASEAN is key to realizing region's full potential: Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

A more connected ASEAN is key to realizing region's full potential: Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

24/04/2024 Video news
On the morning of April 23, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sent a video message to the ASEAN Future Forum held in Hanoi.
Foreign Affairs: Greater confidence, strategic autonomy, self-reliance and resilience

Foreign Affairs: Greater confidence, strategic autonomy, self-reliance and resilience

Viet Nam’s Re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council: Credibility, Trust, and Profound Responsibility

Viet Nam’s Re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council: Credibility, Trust, and Profound Responsibility

Thang Long Industrial Park: A proof of the cooperation between Vietnam and Japan

Thang Long Industrial Park: A proof of the cooperation between Vietnam and Japan

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PM Le Minh Hung welcomes Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, deepening Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

PM Le Minh Hung welcomes Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, deepening Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

11:11 News
NA President Tran Thanh Man receives Mongolian Ambassador Ganbaatar Hulan

NA President Tran Thanh Man receives Mongolian Ambassador Ganbaatar Hulan

10:34 News
President of Côte d’Ivoire NA Patrick Achi concludes official visit to Vietnam

President of Côte d’Ivoire NA Patrick Achi concludes official visit to Vietnam

09:59 News
Vietnam, Myanmar seek breakthroughs in economic cooperation: Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung

Vietnam, Myanmar seek breakthroughs in economic cooperation: Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung

01:26 News
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urges Chinese firms to increase investment with higher quality, advanced technologies

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urges Chinese firms to increase investment with higher quality, advanced technologies

00:59 News
General Secretary, President To Lam: Vietnam gives highest priority to strengthening relations with Laos

General Secretary, President To Lam: Vietnam gives highest priority to strengthening relations with Laos

00:26 News
FM Le Hoai Trung: Advancing Vietnam-Singapore comprehensive strategic partnership in a more substantive and effective manner

FM Le Hoai Trung: Advancing Vietnam-Singapore comprehensive strategic partnership in a more substantive and effective manner

21:45 MOFA
Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu meets with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu meets with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

09:57 News
Vietnamese, Ivorian National Assembly Presidents explore agricultural development models in Can Tho

Vietnamese, Ivorian National Assembly Presidents explore agricultural development models in Can Tho

19:27 News
Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu attends ceremony marking Vietnam’s 81st National Day in Singapore

Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu attends ceremony marking Vietnam’s 81st National Day in Singapore

13:38 News
Singapore hosts welcome ceremony for Politburo member, Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu

Singapore hosts welcome ceremony for Politburo member, Standing Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu

11:42 News
Vietnam’s new Press Law raises legal and ethical standards for journalism in the digital age: Seminar

Vietnam’s new Press Law raises legal and ethical standards for journalism in the digital age: Seminar

11:05 Politics
National Assembly’s First Extraordinary Session: Bill seeks to narrow application scope of death penalty to six offences

National Assembly’s First Extraordinary Session: Bill seeks to narrow application scope of death penalty to six offences

16:52 Law and Policies
UNFPA Representative: Population policies start by listening to the youth

UNFPA Representative: Population policies start by listening to the youth

08:25 Law and Policies
Celebration of World Population Day: Building an ecosystem to support youth amid demographic transition

Celebration of World Population Day: Building an ecosystem to support youth amid demographic transition

18:35 Law and Policies
UN Women to launch communication campaign to protect women and girls from online gender-based violence

UN Women to launch communication campaign to protect women and girls from online gender-based violence

17:51 Science-Technology
Completing legislation to ensure the rights of participants in legal proceedings according to the Méndez Principles

Completing legislation to ensure the rights of participants in legal proceedings according to the Méndez Principles

18:17 Law and Policies
Perfecting legislation to protect human rights in the digital era

Perfecting legislation to protect human rights in the digital era

17:54 Law and Policies
A number of important laws, decrees, and circulars effective from March 2026

A number of important laws, decrees, and circulars effective from March 2026

06:14 Law and Policies
Revised Press Law: Regulating online activities – A key update reflecting the Digital Transformation Trend

Revised Press Law: Regulating online activities – A key update reflecting the Digital Transformation Trend

06:11 Law and Policies
Vietnam steps up engagement with UN in Vienna

Vietnam steps up engagement with UN in Vienna

10:59 Law and Policies
NA adopted Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of Law on Vietnamese Nationality

NA adopted Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of Law on Vietnamese Nationality

19:00 Law and Policies
National public service portal to be turned into single all-in-one online platform: Government's press conference

National public service portal to be turned into single all-in-one online platform: Government's press conference

00:00 Law and Policies
A number of key economic and financial policies will come into force in June

A number of key economic and financial policies will come into force in June

15:56 Law and Policies
Summer Camp connects young generations with their roots in Ho Chi Minh City

Summer Camp connects young generations with their roots in Ho Chi Minh City

00:33 Life
Hue City to host 2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum

Hue City to host 2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum

21:46 External Affairs
FM Le Hoai Trung: Advancing Vietnam-Singapore comprehensive strategic partnership in a more substantive and effective manner

FM Le Hoai Trung: Advancing Vietnam-Singapore comprehensive strategic partnership in a more substantive and effective manner

21:45 MOFA
Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a new shift in Overseas Vietnamese affairs: Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang

Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a new shift in Overseas Vietnamese affairs: Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang

17:59 External Affairs
Vietnamese youth follow the Revolutionary footsteps of President Ho Chi Minh in Guangdong (China)

Vietnamese youth follow the Revolutionary footsteps of President Ho Chi Minh in Guangdong (China)

14:03 MOFA
General Secretary, President To Lam: Officials must be assessed through actual results, credibility

General Secretary, President To Lam: Officials must be assessed through actual results, credibility

13:34 Life
Strengthening consular cooperation and citizen protection between Vietnam and Japan in the new phase

Strengthening consular cooperation and citizen protection between Vietnam and Japan in the new phase

01:02 External Affairs
Vietnam hosts World Public Council Days, expanding people-to-people connections

Vietnam hosts World Public Council Days, expanding people-to-people connections

00:57 Culture
Impressive Friendship Concert celebrating Vietnam's National Day in Romania

Impressive Friendship Concert celebrating Vietnam's National Day in Romania

00:52 External Affairs
ASEAN Food Fair in Mozambique: Connecting communities, spreading the spirit of kindness

ASEAN Food Fair in Mozambique: Connecting communities, spreading the spirit of kindness

18:19 External Affairs
Creating Vietnamese Spaces in Venezuela: Soft power and the spirit of “Dare to Think, Dare to Do”

Creating Vietnamese Spaces in Venezuela: Soft power and the spirit of “Dare to Think, Dare to Do”

18:16 External Affairs
Consul General Bui Nguyen Long visited Yuxi District, Chongqing (China)

Consul General Bui Nguyen Long visited Yuxi District, Chongqing (China)

16:43 MOFA
Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a new shift in Overseas Vietnamese affairs: Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang

Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a new shift in Overseas Vietnamese affairs: Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang

17:59 | 26/08/2026 External Affairs
Vietnamese Embassy in the United States: Ensuring no sacrifice is forgotten

Vietnamese Embassy in the United States: Ensuring no sacrifice is forgotten

14:05 | 24/08/2026 Viet Nam in my eyes
Energy – Key factor in Vietnam's AI development goals

Energy – Key factor in Vietnam's AI development goals

15:09 | 20/08/2026 Op-Ed
33rd Diplomatic Conference: Turning strength and position into resources for development

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Turning strength and position into resources for development

00:00 | 20/08/2026 Op-Ed
Opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to deepen participation in Australia's value chains

Opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to deepen participation in Australia's value chains

09:17 | 17/08/2026 Business
16th National Assembly’s First Extraordinary Session: Institutional breakthroughs, unleashing resources for a new development model

16th National Assembly’s First Extraordinary Session: Institutional breakthroughs, unleashing resources for a new development model

08:21 | 17/08/2026 Viet Nam in my eyes
General Secretary, President To Lam's visits to Australia, New Zealand: Strengthening trust and companionship on a new journey

General Secretary, President To Lam's visits to Australia, New Zealand: Strengthening trust and companionship on a new journey

14:35 | 14/08/2026 Viet Nam in my eyes
General Secretary, President To Lam’s visit to Australia expected to give fresh impetus to Vietnam-Australia education and training cooperation

General Secretary, President To Lam’s visit to Australia expected to give fresh impetus to Vietnam-Australia education and training cooperation

16:55 | 11/08/2026 Opinion
50 Years of Vietnam–Thailand Relations: A remarkable journey

50 Years of Vietnam–Thailand Relations: A remarkable journey

10:58 | 06/08/2026 Opinion
RMIT expert: Preparing for Vietnam’s silver economy starts now

RMIT expert: Preparing for Vietnam’s silver economy starts now

14:37 | 03/08/2026 Business
Hanoi: Promoting the pioneering role and fulfilling the crucial, regular tasks of Vietnam's foreign affairs in the new era

Hanoi: Promoting the pioneering role and fulfilling the crucial, regular tasks of Vietnam's foreign affairs in the new era

11:26 | 01/08/2026 Viet Nam in my eyes
The path to AI sovereignty: Vietnam needs to forge its own way

The path to AI sovereignty: Vietnam needs to forge its own way

08:57 | 30/07/2026 Op-Ed
Vietnam-Singapore economic ties enter new phase of cooperation

Vietnam-Singapore economic ties enter new phase of cooperation

16:56 External Economic Relations
Norway hosts National Pavilion for the First Time at Vietfish 2026

Norway hosts National Pavilion for the First Time at Vietfish 2026

00:42 Business
Construction begins on the Thuong Dinh Industrial Park infrastructure investment, construction and business project in Thai Nguyen Province

Construction begins on the Thuong Dinh Industrial Park infrastructure investment, construction and business project in Thai Nguyen Province

23:14 Business
Sri Lanka - Vietnam inaugurates direct Colombo - Ho Chi Minh City flight, connecting two prominent destinations

Sri Lanka - Vietnam inaugurates direct Colombo - Ho Chi Minh City flight, connecting two prominent destinations

19:50 External Economic Relations
Vietnamese Consul General in Savannakhet attends the opening of EWEC Fair and Da Nang International Logistics Forum 2026

Vietnamese Consul General in Savannakhet attends the opening of EWEC Fair and Da Nang International Logistics Forum 2026

23:43 Trade-Investment
CEF II 2026: From business connections to substantial deals and linkages

CEF II 2026: From business connections to substantial deals and linkages

22:11 Business
Academy of Finance awards diplomas to nearly 3,400 students

Academy of Finance awards diplomas to nearly 3,400 students

13:38 Business
Academy of Finance committed to implementing three strategic breakthroughs for 2026 - 2031

Academy of Finance committed to implementing three strategic breakthroughs for 2026 - 2031

13:33 Business
Opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to deepen participation in Australia's value chains

Opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to deepen participation in Australia's value chains

09:17 Business
11 years standing strong in Burundi: How Lumitel proves Vietnamese businesses can create value in challenging markets

11 years standing strong in Burundi: How Lumitel proves Vietnamese businesses can create value in challenging markets

09:34 Trade-Investment
Sierra Leone seeks stronger economic ties with Vietnam in trade, investment and technology

Sierra Leone seeks stronger economic ties with Vietnam in trade, investment and technology

09:04 Trade-Investment
Vietnam, New Zealand Ministers seek to raise bilateral trade to 3 billion USD

Vietnam, New Zealand Ministers seek to raise bilateral trade to 3 billion USD

06:00 Trade-Investment
Summer Camp connects young generations with their roots in Ho Chi Minh City

Summer Camp connects young generations with their roots in Ho Chi Minh City

00:33 Life
General Secretary, President To Lam receives FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Hanoi

General Secretary, President To Lam receives FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Hanoi

23:42 Culture
General Secretary, President To Lam: Officials must be assessed through actual results, credibility

General Secretary, President To Lam: Officials must be assessed through actual results, credibility

13:34 Life
Vietnam hosts World Public Council Days, expanding people-to-people connections

Vietnam hosts World Public Council Days, expanding people-to-people connections

00:57 Culture
Futsal Tournament connects Vietnamese business community in Busan

Futsal Tournament connects Vietnamese business community in Busan

16:41 Sports
Final of 'Toi yeu Tieng nuoc toi' contest: A cultural rendezvous, connecting Vietnamese identity

Final of 'Toi yeu Tieng nuoc toi' contest: A cultural rendezvous, connecting Vietnamese identity

16:09 Life
Vietnamese artists make their mark at the World Youth Orchestra Festival in Russia

Vietnamese artists make their mark at the World Youth Orchestra Festival in Russia

14:03 Life
Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins Thai Nguyen in organizing International Tea Festival 2026

Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins Thai Nguyen in organizing International Tea Festival 2026

19:46 Life
The 'Towards the Future Path' Contest contributes to promoting reading culture

The 'Towards the Future Path' Contest contributes to promoting reading culture

19:25 Culture
Ton Duc Thang Museum: 20 seasons of blossoms and historical stories

Ton Duc Thang Museum: 20 seasons of blossoms and historical stories

18:06 Culture
General Secretary, President To Lam demands shift from passive preservation to active shaping of national memory

General Secretary, President To Lam demands shift from passive preservation to active shaping of national memory

16:16 Culture
ASEAN colours spread friendship in Hanoi

ASEAN colours spread friendship in Hanoi

11:28 Culture
NA approves revised law to modernise legal education

NA approves revised law to modernise legal education

18:23 Education
Stavian Group launches the CSR project 'Nurturing hope – Building the future', donates STEM classroom and medical equipment in Bac Ninh province

Stavian Group launches the CSR project 'Nurturing hope – Building the future', donates STEM classroom and medical equipment in Bac Ninh province

18:20 Education
AI reshapes the job market: Global network of Vietnamese parents and experts launches FINO 2026

AI reshapes the job market: Global network of Vietnamese parents and experts launches FINO 2026

08:17 Education
Vietnamese Association in Japan surveys situation, supports community after Kumamoto earthquake

Vietnamese Association in Japan surveys situation, supports community after Kumamoto earthquake

23:59 Society
Vietnam, United States strengthen cooperation to alleviate the pain of Agent Orange/Dioxin

Vietnam, United States strengthen cooperation to alleviate the pain of Agent Orange/Dioxin

00:24 Society
65 Years of the Agent Orange Disaster: A continuing journey for justice and compassion

65 Years of the Agent Orange Disaster: A continuing journey for justice and compassion

16:29 Health
Vietnam Education Publishing House and Oxford University Press expand educational ecosystem, bringing international testing closer to learners

Vietnam Education Publishing House and Oxford University Press expand educational ecosystem, bringing international testing closer to learners

09:22 Education
Hanoi plans renovation of 131 heritage railway arches connecting Old Quarter to Long Bien Station

Hanoi plans renovation of 131 heritage railway arches connecting Old Quarter to Long Bien Station

14:18 Society
Vietnam Education Publishing House promotes international cooperation to bring Vietnamese knowledge to the World

Vietnam Education Publishing House promotes international cooperation to bring Vietnamese knowledge to the World

18:00 Education
Japan earthquake: Five Vietnamese workers courageously join rescue efforts as casualties rise

Japan earthquake: Five Vietnamese workers courageously join rescue efforts as casualties rise

07:53 Society
UNFPA, Organon Vietnam launch initiative to expand reproductive healthcare for female workers

UNFPA, Organon Vietnam launch initiative to expand reproductive healthcare for female workers

14:22 Health
79th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day commemorated in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

79th War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day commemorated in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

05:40 Society
Ho Chi Minh City seeks unique tourism gifts

Ho Chi Minh City seeks unique tourism gifts

08:45 Travel
Thang Long–Hanoi Festival 2026 Press Conference: From the flow of heritage to a creative, globally integrated capital

Thang Long–Hanoi Festival 2026 Press Conference: From the flow of heritage to a creative, globally integrated capital

19:33 Travel
Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat, bringing the city of flowers closer to tourists nationwide

Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat, bringing the city of flowers closer to tourists nationwide

20:00 Places
Journey of Wonders: Exploring the Heritage Route on the Hue - Phong Nha Train

Journey of Wonders: Exploring the Heritage Route on the Hue - Phong Nha Train

15:31 Travel
Launch of the 'Green Campaign' at A1 Hill, Dien Bien Phu

Launch of the 'Green Campaign' at A1 Hill, Dien Bien Phu

00:27 Places
Vietnam Travel Day 2026 opens opportunities for inter-regional tourism products

Vietnam Travel Day 2026 opens opportunities for inter-regional tourism products

15:36 Travel
Vietjet expands international network with direct flights to Cebu, Clark, Chiang Mai and Osaka

Vietjet expands international network with direct flights to Cebu, Clark, Chiang Mai and Osaka

14:00 Places
Vietnam among top 5 countries with most flights through Thailand

Vietnam among top 5 countries with most flights through Thailand

00:12 Travel
Int'l visitors to Vietnam up over 13.8% in first seven months of 2026

Int'l visitors to Vietnam up over 13.8% in first seven months of 2026

08:21 Places
Travel Expo ITE HCMC 2026 aims for over 21,000 business appointments in tourism

Travel Expo ITE HCMC 2026 aims for over 21,000 business appointments in tourism

11:05 Places
Can Tho promotes tourism in Thailand

Can Tho promotes tourism in Thailand

10:22 Travel
New train service to connect Hue and Phong Nha-Ke Bang, boosting central Vietnam tourism

New train service to connect Hue and Phong Nha-Ke Bang, boosting central Vietnam tourism

00:09 Places
33rd national foreign affairs conference

33rd National foreign affairs conference

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Hội nghị Ngoại giao 33

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ASEAN Future Forum 2026

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Diễn đàn Tương lai ASEAN - AFF 2026

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Công nghệ lượng tử

giai bong da the gioi world cup 2026

Giải Bóng đá Thế giới - World Cup 2026

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Bầu cử đại biểu Quốc hội khóa XVI và HĐND các cấp nhiệm kỳ 2026-2031

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Hanoi Convention - United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

cong uoc ha noi cong uoc cua lien hop quoc ve chong toi pham mang

Công ước Hà Nội - Công ước của Liên hợp quốc về chống tội phạm mạng

dai hoi thi dua yeu nuoc bo ngoai giao giai doan 2025 2030

Đại hội thi đua yêu nước Bộ Ngoại giao giai đoạn 2025-2030

dong gop y kien vao du thao van kien dai hoi dang toan quoc lan thu xiv

Đóng góp ý kiến vào dự thảo văn kiện Đại hội Đảng toàn quốc lần thứ XIV

minister of foreign affairs le hoai trung

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung

ASEAN represents a strong voice for peace: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

ASEAN represents a strong voice for peace: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's message to ASEAN Future Forum 2024

24/04/2024 External Affairs
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim sent a video message to the ASEAN Future Forum 2024

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim sent a video message to the ASEAN Future Forum 2024

24/04/2024 Video news
Philippine President sent a recorded message to the ASEAN Future Forum 2024

Philippine President sent a recorded message to the ASEAN Future Forum 2024

24/04/2024 Video news
Tet wishes of G4 ambassadors, the beauty of labours

Tet wishes of G4 ambassadors, the beauty of labours

06/02/2024 Diplomat’s stories
The importance of mental health

The importance of mental health

19/11/2023 Video news
Brilliant exhibition of Vietnamese ethnic groups traditional costumes in France

Brilliant exhibition of Vietnamese ethnic groups traditional costumes in France

12/11/2023 Video news
Hanoi Culinary Space promotes the capital's uniqueness to the world

Hanoi Culinary Space promotes the capital's uniqueness to the world

15/10/2023 Video news
Canadian lobster with Vietnamese banh mi - A perfect match!

Canadian lobster with Vietnamese banh mi - A perfect match!

07/10/2023 Video news
Vietnam’s medical achievements hailed by WHO Director-General

Vietnam’s medical achievements hailed by WHO Director-General

05/10/2023 Video news
Dynamic, consequential and growing stronger Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership: Blinken

Dynamic, consequential and growing stronger Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership: Blinken

26/07/2023 Diplomat’s stories
UK's accession to CPTPP promotes trade with Vietnam, British Ambassador

UK's accession to CPTPP promotes trade with Vietnam, British Ambassador

16/07/2023 Video news
President Ho Chi Minh thought on patriotic emulation

President Ho Chi Minh thought on patriotic emulation

11/06/2023 Video news
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Food

Hue honoured by Agoda for its royal culinary heritage

Hue honoured by Agoda for its royal culinary heritage

01:55 | 26/07/2026 Food
Hanoi set to host MICHELIN Guide 2026

Hanoi set to host MICHELIN Guide 2026

10:18 | 08/05/2026 Food
Young chef Nguyễn Nam Lộc: Pursuing high-end canapés and opportunities to work with international brands

Young chef Nguyễn Nam Lộc: Pursuing high-end canapés and opportunities to work with international brands

10:48 | 24/04/2026 Food
European tourists charmed by the art of making Vietnamese spring rolls

European tourists charmed by the art of making Vietnamese spring rolls

06:00 | 21/12/2025 Food

Places

Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat, bringing the city of flowers closer to tourists nationwide

Vietjet resumes five routes to Da Lat, bringing the city of flowers closer to tourists nationwide

20:00 | 19/08/2026 Places
Launch of the 'Green Campaign' at A1 Hill, Dien Bien Phu

Launch of the 'Green Campaign' at A1 Hill, Dien Bien Phu

00:27 | 18/08/2026 Places
Vietjet expands international network with direct flights to Cebu, Clark, Chiang Mai and Osaka

Vietjet expands international network with direct flights to Cebu, Clark, Chiang Mai and Osaka

14:00 | 17/08/2026 Places
Int'l visitors to Vietnam up over 13.8% in first seven months of 2026

Int'l visitors to Vietnam up over 13.8% in first seven months of 2026

08:21 | 09/08/2026 Places