The prize honoring groundbreaking achievements and technological solutions selected from nearly 1,500 nominations worldwide.

Vietnam's total trade turnover reached $715.55 billion in the period, with surplus standing at $24.31 billion.

Under the plan approved on December 5, some 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies will be restructured, rearranged and merged.

This will mark ten years in a row the city has posted double-digit growth. 

Hanoi and HCMC must submit finalized plans by December 25, as they play leading role in urban railway development.

The National Assembly recently approved the restart of the project to ensure energy security.