The remittance amount sent to the country from 1993 (the first year remittances were recorded) to 2022 has reached over $190 billion, nearly equal to the disbursed FDI capital during the same period

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

Since the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in 2017, the northern province of Ha Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeonggi province have seen their friendship and cooperation deepened and becoming more practical and effective across various areas, Secretary of the Ha Nam Party Committee Le Thi Thuy has affirmed.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked press agencies to continue promoting their role as a bridge between the legislature and people and voters nationwide while chairing a meeting in Hanoi on December 27.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and the neighbouring Cambodian province of Kep on December 27 reviewed the one-year implementation of an emulation plan on building a Vietnam - Cambodia border of peace, friendship, and cooperation for common development in the 2023 - 2025 period.

The defendants had taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to commit the crimes, which had occurred at many different ministries, sectors and localities. Most of the charges were classified as “particularly serious” and “particularly dangerous for society”.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

The decision is an important mark, recognising the Việt Nam Full Gospel Church’s operation in line with the law over the years, and opening a new period for the Church with more rights, obligations and opportunities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined certain tasks for the public security force while attending the 79th National Public Security Conference opened in Hanoi on December 27.

Việt Nam has gained many important achievements in human rights protection over the years. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on December 26 to consider seven proposals on drafting laws, ordinances and two bills.

The total number of international tourists in 2023 is estimated at 12.5 million, meeting the targeted 12.5-13 million foreign arrivals for the year. Total revenue from tourism is expected to be VND 672 trillion (USD 28 billion), exceeding the plan by 3.38 percent.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

Speaking at the event, PM Chính said this year, the Government, along with ministries and agencies, has made significant efforts and made significant progress in strengthening institutions, including holding 10 specialised meetings on law building.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang paid a courtesy call to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha in Phnom Penh on December 26, during which they stressed to work together to maintain order along the border to create favourable conditions for cross-border trade activities.

Corruption in basic public services like health care and education would seriously impact efforts in ensuring citizens' fundamental rights, heard a workshop, themed “Identification and prevention of corruption in public sector related to private sector – international experiences and recommendations for Vietnam” in Hanoi on December 26.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on December 26 to consider seven proposals on drafting laws, ordinances and two bills.

Chairman of the Presidium of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) Central Committee Shii Kazuo's visit to Việt Nam and several Southeast Asian countries aims to discuss peace building in the region and share the JCP's stance on peace and development issues in the region and the world.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 26 for visiting Chairman of the Presidium of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) Central Committee Shii Kazuo.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a meeting with Vietnamese and Chinese press agencies, including the Vietnam News Agency, ahead of 2024 New Year in Beijing on December 26.