The number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan in the first 11 months of 2023 reached a new record 536,800, surpassing the previous record of 495,051 visitors achieved in 2019, according to statistics of the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO).

An enthusiast of physical art and a seasoned yoga practitioner, Phương has devoted significant effort to researching activities that foster physical development.

2023 has been a challenging year for public investment, especially in finding effective ways to disburse public funds.

According to the change, the wage in the Region 1 will be adjusted from VNĐ4.68 million (US$192) to VNĐ4.96 million ($204) per month. The 6 per cent increase is equivalent to a rise of VNĐ250,000 in Region 2, and VNĐ220,000 and 200,000 in Regions 3 and 4 respectively.

The inspection plan aims to ensure food safety and hygiene of food commonly used during the lunar New Year.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on December 20 visited the Hanoi Archdiocese and Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North) on the occasion of the upcoming Christmas and New Year.

Based on professional recommendations, individuals in high-risk groups such as healthcare workers, people with underlying conditions, and those with chronic diseases should receive a fourth dose.

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai have implemented many solutions to speed up entry-exit procedures, creating the most favourable conditions for people to enter and leave the country as the number of people traverse through Lao Cai International Border Gate surge in the last months of 2023.

Thanks to drastic and effective measures, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has seen great improvement in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention and control.

Bắc Ninh Province always considers education and training as a top priority, with many specific policies and mechanisms to discover, foster and use talented people.

Việt Nam and Hong Kong have enjoyed thriving trade and investment ties, with average growth of 14.5 per cent over the past five years, he said, adding labour exchange between the two sides has an important role to play.

Bùi Tiến Lực, head of the district’s Ethnic Group Office, said that reputable people had now become the core force to support authorities at all levels to disseminate and mobilise ethnic groups to strictly comply with the Party's policies and guidelines, and the State's laws.

Việt Nam and Japan have signed a fourth loan agreement for HCM City’s first metro line worth over JPY41 billion (US$288 million).

At the event, the world's leading immunologists together with domestic medical experts discussed finding solutions to drive back autoimmune disorders, one of humanity's biggest medical challenges in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period.

Moved by the plight of families grappling with congenital blood disorders, Nguyễn Thu Hiền, Deputy Director of the Population and Family Planning Department in Hòa Bình Province, devised an innovative testing model for preventing Thalassemia at local health stations.

Cervical cancer treatment is very expensive, but the disease can be completely prevented or eliminated based on HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination and regular screening to detect and treat pre-cancerous signs early.

HCM City is calling for investment in 41 projects under the (public-private partnership) PPP model in the fields of healthcare, education and training, sports and culture.

Winners of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” photo and video competition were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on December 19.

The central province of Quang Binh targets to welcome 4.5-5 million visitors in 2024, and earn some 5.6 trillion VND (more than 227 million USD) from tourism next year.

Students should affirm and demonstrate their responsibility towards the country, with a view to realising the goal of becoming a developed country with high income by 2045, President Vo Van Thuong emphasised while addressing the 11th National Congress of the Vietnamese Students’ Association (VSA) in Hanoi on December 19.