Key highlights of Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners

Key highlights of Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners

Foreign tourists visiting Vietnam will be subject to a new visa policy beginning on August 15, 2023, with notable changes including the issuance of 90-day e-visas and an increase in the temporary stay period for people entering the country under unilateral visa exemption to 45 days.
Vietnam has three cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Vietnam has three cities in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Two additional cities in Vietnam have been designated recently as UNESCO Creative Cities - Da Lat in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong in term of music and Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam in crafts and folk art. Vietnam now has three cities in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Vietnam among top 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024

Vietnam among top 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024

Vietnam is projected to be one of the top 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, witth anticipated GDP growth of 5.8 per cent in the year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Made-in-Vietnam African swine fever vaccines exported to five countries

Made-in-Vietnam African swine fever vaccines exported to five countries

Vietnam has successfully produced and officially exported African swine fever vaccine of AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company to five countries, including Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Myanmar.
Ha Long - Cam Pha among Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal roads

Ha Long - Cam Pha among Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal roads

The six-lane Ha Long - Cam Pha coastal road in Quang Ninh province runs for a total length of 18.7km and is considered the most beautiful such route in Vietnam, with impressive and picturesque landscapes.
Ha Long Bay named among 24 most ideal world destinations in 2024

Ha Long Bay named among 24 most ideal world destinations in 2024

Forbes magazine has recently published a list of the 24 Best Places To Travel In 2024, which included Ha Long Bay. The list was compiled by Luxury Travel Advisor OvationNetwork.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam up 4.7-fold

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam up 4.7-fold

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam were estimated to have hit 8.9 million in the first nine months of 2023, surging 4.7-fold compared to the same period last year but still only 69% of the figure in the first eight months of 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
69 years of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023)

69 years of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023)

Hanoi is not only the national political-administrative centre but also a driving force for national economic development.
Hanoi continues to lead in FDI attraction in first nine months

Hanoi continues to lead in FDI attraction in first nine months

Hanoi has maintained its position as the leading destination in Vietnam for foreign direct investment (FDI), bringing in nearly 2.53 billion USD in registered capital during the first nine months of 2023 and representing nearly 12.5% of the country’s total.
Vietnam leaps two places in Global Innovation Index in 2023

Vietnam leaps two places in Global Innovation Index in 2023

Vietnam has moved up two places in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in 2023, ranking 46th out of 132 countries and territories, according to a GII report released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Vietnam’s GDP grows 4.24 per cent in January-September

Vietnam’s GDP grows 4.24 per cent in January-September

Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.24 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2023. While the rate only exceeds the figures recorded in 2020 and 2021, which were significantly affected by COVID-19, it is still seen as a positive outcome, according to the General Statistics Office.
Sa Pa increasingly attracts vistors

Sa Pa increasingly attracts vistors

A culture and tourism week celebrating 120 years of Sa Pa tourism and featuring a range of activities took place from September 20 to 30. With a fresh, cool climate and beautiful four-season scenery, Sa Pa misty town in the northern province of Lao Cai increasingly attracts many domestic and foreign tourists.
Vietnam - US trade relations

Vietnam - US trade relations

Along with sound political relations, economic-trade ties have been one of the most successful endeavours within Vietnam-US relations. The US is currently one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners.
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