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Vietnamese music finds its voice on international stage
HÀ NỘI - Vietnamese music is gaining ground internationally, driven by a new generation of artists who are reinterpreting tradition with a fresh twist. Their work is drawing attention from global audiences and gradually strengthening Việt Nam’s...

2025 Lancang-Mekong youth innovation contest kicks off in Hanoi
The final of the Ninth Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Region's Governance and Development (YICMG) takes place in Hanoi city, Vietnam, on Monday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The final of the Ninth Youth Innovation...

Trump announces lower tariffs on Vietnamese goods in last-minute trade deal
President Donald Trump has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam that will see a 20% tariff imposed on many of its exports—far less than the 46% initially proposed. The announcement comes just ahead of a 9 July deadline Trump had set to raise...

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn will bring Vietnamese flavors to Belly Laughs Festival in Los Angeles

Vietnamese startup VNG Group expects to hold an IPO in the United States

Vietnamese start-ups eye global markets through strategic franchising
Compiled by Thu Trà HÀ NỘI — Franchising abroad is emerging as an effective strategy for businesses — especially start-ups — to rapidly scale up their operations, enhance brand recognition and open new channels to sell raw materials and services...

Vietnam start ASEAN U23 Championship campaign with win against Laos
KPL (KPL/VNA) Kim Sang-sik's young players started their 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship journey with a comfortable 3-0 win against Laos on July 19. (KPL/VNA) Kim Sang-sik's young players started their 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship journey with a...

Taiwan to impose 5-year anti-dumping duty on Vietnam cement
Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Ministry of Finance's (MOF) Customs Administration said Tuesday that it will impose an anti-dumping duty on Portland cement and clinker from Vietnam for five years beginning July 28. In a news release, the agency said...

Vietnamese culture takes centre stage in South Korean city
SEOUL — The 2025 Vietnam Culture Week has officially opened in Pyeongtaek, 70km southwest of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Seoul capital, marking the first time the city has hosted a cultural event dedicated solely to Việt Nam . Jointly organised by...

Vietnam Airlines expands european network with new nonstop Hanoi – Milan Route
Vietnam Airlines launched its first direct Hanoi–Milan route, enhancing Vietnam–Italy ties and expanding its strategic European network. Hanoi – Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its first-ever nonstop service between Hanoi and Milan,...

Vietjet launches direct flights from Hanoi to Chengdu
Vietjet has inaugurated its direct flights connecting Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural and historical heart, to Chengdu, a major city in Southwest China. Operating four round-trip flights per week, the new service strengthens Vietjet’s presence in one of...

Tripadvisor Reveals This Year's Top-Rated Travel Experiences Worldwide with Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do
Sagrada Familia Rises as World's Top Attraction While Florence's Renaissance & Medici Tour Claims World's Best Experience Honor NEEDHAM, Mass., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform,...
Vietnamese culture takes centre stage in South Korean city
Vietnamese music finds its voice on international stage

Vietnam Airlines launch first-ever Hanoi-Milan direct air route
Rome (VNA) – National-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines officially launched its first direct flight connecting Hanoi and Milan in Italy on July 1, marking a historic milestone in the airline’s international expansion strategy, and bringing the total...
Promoting green transition, sustainable trade: inevitable for Vietnamese enterprises
HCM CITY — As the world moves rapidly toward sustainable development, green transition and circular economy are no longer optional but imperative for Vietnamese businesses wishing to deeply integrate and secure a foothold in international markets,...
Vietnam takes precautionary measures ahead of Typhoon Wipha's landfall
HANOI, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Northern and central localities of Vietnam have taken precautionary measures to mitigate the potential impacts of Typhoon Wipha, which is forecast to make landfall in the country on Monday evening, Vietnam News Agency...

Over 35 dead as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
A tourist boat carrying 49 people capsized in Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most popular travel destinations, on 19 July 2025. The vessel, named "Wonder Sea", had 46 passengers and three Vietnamese crew members on board when it sank during a sudden...

Low wages delay family plans for 73% of young Vietnamese workers
A recent survey by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour highlights how persistently low wages are forcing millions of young Vietnamese workers to postpone marriage and having children, raising serious concerns about workforce sustainability...

Trump unveils Vietnam trade deal: Full U.S. market access, 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images OAN Staff Blake Wolf 12:31 PM – Wednesday, July 2, 2025 President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with...