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Dec. 15, 2025, 09:22 AM
Vietnam welcomed 19.15 million international visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 20.9% year-on-year and surpassing its pre-pandemic peak of more than 18 million arrivals, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).
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VTV.vn - The PM commended 12 ministries and central agencies and 20 localities for above-average performance, while criticising 22 ministries, sectors and central agencies as well as 12 localities for lagging behind.
VTV.vn - The two ministries reviewed the crime situation, social order and safety issues, and drug-related cases concerning both countries; evaluated the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on August 9, 2021.
VTV.vn - The repeated recognition over the years affirms the lasting, timeless allure of Vietnam’s renowned destinations. It also reflects the continuous efforts of localities to preserve resources, diversify tourism products and improve service quality.
VTV.vn - With economic growth of 7–8%, strong FDI inflows and large-scale urban infrastructure development, Vietnam is viewed as a promising destination for Korean investors.
VTV.vn - According to the organisers, the works contributed to strengthening Vietnam–Laos friendship, bringing the two peoples closer together.
VTV.vn - A delegation from the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre of An Giang province on December 6 visited the headquarters of the Khmer-Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association in Phnom Penh as part of efforts to enhance connections and cooperation between An Giang and Cambodian firms.
VTV.vn - Legislators are expected to adopt amended or new laws in taxation, population, public health, planning, cybersecurity, national secrets protection, defence industry, oversight activities of elected bodies, e-commerce, and multiple education-related laws.
VTV.vn - With 83% of Vietnamese travellers preferring to travel on the weekends to maximize their trips, the New Year’s holiday falling close to the weekend makes it an especially practical moment to enjoy a more complete break.
VTV.vn - This award once again affirms the long-term commitment of SCG and 7 member companies in practicing sustainable production and business, while improving innovation capacity and spreading the spirit of sustainable development in the Vietnamese business community.
VTV.vn - The two news agencies agreed to further utilise their information data archives, especially their file photo resources; enhance the practicality of delegation exchanges; and soon renew the professional cooperation agreement to align with the strong development of today’s digital media.
VTV.vn - Devastating rainfall has triggered catastrophic flooding in parts of South and Southeast Asia, claiming hundreds of lives, displacing entire communities and causing massive economic disruption.
VTV.vn - SPC Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang and SPP Prosecutor General Nguyen Huy Tien on December 3 reported to the NA on the implementation of resolutions from the 14th and 15th tenures.
VTV.vn - The sector recorded a trade surplus of 1.88 billion USD in November — 4.7% lower than in October but 43.3% higher than the same period last year.
VTV.vn - Dung recalled key milestones in Vietnam–Cuba relations, noting that Cuba was the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish full diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
VTV.vn - The emergency situations include those related to disasters, national security, national defence, public order, and social safety.
VTV.vn - As of April, Vietnam had invested in 267 projects in Laos, with total registered capital of 5.63 billion USD. In the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam’s investment reached 566.1 million USD.
VTV.vn - Vietnam is also seeking expanded cooperation with Belarus in training and capacity-building in cybersecurity, fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue operations, along with potential transfers of specialised technical equipment.
VTV.vn - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh returned to Hanoi on the evening of December 3, concluding a two-day trip to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.
VTV.vn - Vietnam plans 33 airports by 2030, adding Mang Den and Van Phong to boost tourism, logistics and regional connectivity, with nearly 19 billion USD in investment to strengthen national infrastructure.
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