The seventh young fine arts festival was launched on May 13 in Hanoi, opening to all Vietnamese citizens aged between 18 and 35 based both in and outside of the country.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced on May 14 that Hua Hien Vinh will be the head coach of the Vietnamese U19 men’s national team.

Vietnam exported nearly 46,000 tonnes of rice to the EU market worth US$41.4 million during the first quarter of the year, representing an increase of nearly 118% against the same period from last year.

Payment deadlines for value added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, personal income tax, and land rent in 2024 are set to be extended, involving a total tax value of nearly 84 trillion VND (3.3 billion USD).

A special programme combining Vietnamese circus and Japanese magic will be staged in Hanoi on May 17, announced the Vietnam Circus Federation (VCF) at a press conference on May 14.

Vietnam aims to have at least 10 businesspeople listed among the world’s dollar billionaires by 2030, and at least five among the most powerful in Asia to be recognized by international prestigious institutions.

The High People's Court in Hanoi will hear the appeals of former Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long and 10 other defendants in the COVID-19 test kit fraud that occurred at Viet A Technologies JSC.

The number of subscribers for 5G services will not surpass 4G until 2029, experts say. While developing 5G, network operators still have to make investments in 4G and improve service quality.

The annual Bac Ha white plateau festival 2024 is scheduled to get underway in Bac Ha district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 1 to June 9, with the event hosting a traditional horse race as the main activity.

Credit institutions had the largest outstanding bond debt by the end of 2023 with VNĐ357.2 trillion. The figure for real estate businesses was VNĐ351.4 trillion.

The completed metro system is projected to carry around 3.2 million daily trips, making up 35-40% of public transport in urban hubs and 20% in suburban zones.

Overcoming doubts and prejudices, many women in central Quang Tri Province choose to engage in clearing bombs, mines and explosives left over after the war.

In an effort to diversify its customer base, the railway sector has regularly upgraded and improved infrastructure and services. Many luxury trains have been put into operation recently, attracting a large number of tourists.

Located in Kon Tum Province, Thuong Kon Tum Hydropower Reservoir beckons with its majestic and pristine natural landscape, coupled with a tranquil atmosphere.

About 100 residents in Quang Ngai are seeking assistance from authorities after being scammed out of US$176,140 when registering to work abroad.

A number of officials have been arrested and charged for involvement in the case of Thuan An Group, which won a bid worth VND18 trillion within only two years.

Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy Le Minh Tri has reported to the National Assembly on the work of the procuracy sector from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Vietnamese fashion designer Tran Phuong Hoa will introduce her latest exclusive áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) collection for the Roadshow Vietnam – HCM City Tourism that began in Australia in May 13.

Vietnam won silver at the Southeast Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship and for the first time qualified for the next month's continental tournament.

Four Vietnamese delicacies have been named among the Top 61 Asian ground meat dishes as compiled by TasteAtlas, a website that discovers ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world.

An immense light festival will be held as part of the Hue Festival 2024 with the support of the French Embassy and the French Institute in Vietnam (IFV), expecting to bring visitors an immersive experience in a fantasy universe of light and sound.

The ministry hopes the move could ease some business challenges and provide more support for business operations.

Right before the auction, the authority decided to reduce the reference price from VNĐ87 million per tael to VNĐ87.7 million per tael.

Vietnamese representative Tuyet Mai claimed the best traditional costume prize at the ongoing Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2024 which was held at the Ho May tourist area in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

A total of 18 historical national treasures are being exhibited at Hai Phong Museum as part of the 2024 Hoa Phuong Do (red flamboyant flower) festival.