Several historical and cultural sites in the northern province of Dien Bien will be open for free from January 25 to 27, the first three days of the Lunar New Year, the provincial authorities have decided.

After being relatively stable last year, the foreign exchange rate of the Vietnamese đồng against the US dollar is forecast to be under greater pressure in 2020 due to both internal and external headwinds.

Many provinces and cities have announced their firework displays to welcome the Lunar New Year or Tet Festival.

The amount of rubbish is increasing in Hanoi ahead of the Tet holiday as local families tidy up their houses.

An exchange programme was held in Hanoi on January 20 to share the outstanding outcomes of Vietnam’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last five years.

Vietnam badminton legend Nguyễn Tiến Minh is targeting a spot at the Tokyo Olympics, hoping to make it his fourth appearance at the games.

Chilean Vice Minister of Trade Rodrigo Yáñez has said his Vietnam visit aims to further boost the Vietnam – Chile ties and expand cooperation within the framework of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) signed in 2011, especially in