Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked for more efforts to develop both domestic and foreign markets, boost exports and effectively control imports.

Former Lao Prime Minister General Sisavath Keobounphanh has lauded the close relationship between the armies of Laos and Vietnam over the past 65 years, especially during the two wars against Franc

Fruit and vegetable exports raked in 1 billion USD by December 15, according to statistics released by the General Department of Customs.

Remittances are on the rise ahead of the Lunar New Year in Vietnam. It is expected to post an increase of 35 percent to nearly 11 billion USD for the whole year, industry insiders have said.

The Mekong Delta region needs over 2. 6 trillion VND (124 billion USD) to develop its aquaculture between now and 2020.

The Supreme People’s Court Chamber in the central city of Da Nang upheld the original sentence given to a man accused of “conducting activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” at

Vietnam will strive for gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.8 percent in 2014.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in December increased by 0.51 percent against the previous month, contributing to a year-on-year rise of 6.04 percent, the lowest rate recorded for a decade.

Catholic and Protestant followers nationwide are decorating houses, streets and their churches to welcome Christmas, their most important festive season of the year.

President Truong Tan Sang said he believes the court sector will keep up with the reform of the judicial system in line with the newly-adopted Constitution and Party’s Resolutions.