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Vietnam-Cambodia 1979 joint victory: Milestone of pure, steadfast international solidarity

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The historic joint victory on January 7, 1979 not only helped Vietnam defend its southwestern border but also enabled the Cambodian people and armed forces to overthrow the genocidal ... Read More


2026 Economic Census kicks off on January 7

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country. NSO Director General Nguyen Thi Huong said the ce... Read More


Reference exchange rate kept unchanged on January 7

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,122 VND/USD on January 7, unchanged from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling r... Read More


PM urges completion of Quang Trung Campaign before Party Congress, Lunar New Year

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 7 demanded the swift completion of the "Quang Trung Campaign" to rebuild and repair houses for people affected by storms and floods in centra... Read More


Vietnam's trade in services surpasses 70 billion USD in 2025

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Vietnam's total trade in services surpassed 70 billion USD last year, with exports reaching 30.3 billion USD and imports amounting to 40.5 billion USD, resulting in a deficit of more ... Read More


14th National Party Congress: High hopes for breakthrough decisions

Geneva, Jan. 7 -- The Swiss-Vietnam Economic Forum (SVEF) has been closely following developments and preparations for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), said its Secr... Read More


Plans for 14th National Party Congress announced to foreign diplomatic missions, int'l organisations

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was announced to foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam during a... Read More


HCM City raises over 21 billion VND to support the poor ahead of Tet

HCM City, Jan. 7 -- Ho Chi Minh City has mobilised more than 21 billion VND (nearly 800,000 USD) to support disadvantaged and impoverished people ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) through a s... Read More


Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Those from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above receiving social pension benefits qualify for full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under Vietnam... Read More


Seafood sector targets 11.5 billion USD in exports in 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Vietnam's seafood sector will continue to reduce capture fisheries while expanding aquaculture in a sustainable, climate-resilient manner to enhance competitiveness, with a strong foc... Read More