VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Hoi An ancient town in the central coastal province of Quang Nam was recognised as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site on December 4, 1999. Over the past 25 years, the local government and residents of Hoi An not only have preserved this living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle, but also effectively leveraged these values for sustainable preservation and development of the heritage.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are paying an official visit to Japan from December 3-7. The visit is expected to promote the two countries' legislative ties in a practical and sustainable manner, thus concretising the comprehensive strategic partnership across spheres.

Regional cuisine has long played a vital role in promoting, introducing, and retaining tourists. Each region of Vietnam boasts its own culinary specialties, and the Mekong Delta, with its agricultural heritage and river culture, has given rise to distinctive dishes that leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Party committees, Party organisations, agencies, units, and sectors at all levels to demonstrate the highest political determination in streamlining the political system's organisational apparatus.

The continued reform and restructuring of the political system's organisational apparatus are a critical and urgent task in the current situation as time does not wait, Party General Secretary To Lam stressed while addressing the Party Central Committee’s meeting on November 25.

Director General of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang held talks with Deputy Editor-in-Chief of China’s Xinhua News Agency Ren Weidong in Hanoi on November 29, during the latter’s visit to Vietnam under a high-level exchange programme between the two news agencies.

With the message "Proud of Vietnamese products," the National E-commerce Week and Vietnam Online Shopping Day (Online Friday 2024) are scheduled to take place from November 25 to December 1, 2024.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam's Pearl Island, has once again earned a spot in Travel + Leisure's list of top destinations to visit in 2025, solidifying its undeniable allure as an "emerging star" on the global travel map.

Two luxurious resorts in the central province of Quang Nam have secured major accolades at the 31st World Travel Awards 2024, held in Madeira, Portugal, on November 24.

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, was recently honored as "Impactful Destination" at the prestigious Kotler Awards 2024. This is a well-deserved recognition of the efforts to build Ninh Binh province's tourism brand, with Trang An at its core. The honor also acknowledges the significant contributions that Trang An has made to the sustainable development of tourism and the livelihoods of the local community.

Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised that streamlining the political system must begin with specific, detailed, and practical steps.

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in Ninh Binh province, has been honored with the "Impactful destination" award at the Kotler Awards 2024 ceremony, held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from November 24 to 28. This is the first visit to Vietnam by a Bulgarian president in 11 years, and also the first trip to the Southeast Asian country by President Radev.

Doctors in Vietnam have performed over 1,000 organ transplants per year over the past two years, making the country the leader in Southeast Asia in the number of organ transplants annually. This achievement reflects significant advancements in the expertise, technical skills, and experience of Vietnam's healthcare sector in the sector.

After a period of downturn, many of Vietnam’s key export sectors, including textiles and footwear, have experienced a robust recovery, with some products posting double-digit growth rates.

Vietnam has established itself as the leading nation in Southeast Asia for organ transplants, performing over 1,000 procedures each year for the past two years.

Vietnam has freshly secured re-election as a member of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) for the 2025-2031 term, garnering 175 out of 183 votes.

A high-level delegation from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), led by Director General Vu Viet Trang, was received by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on November 20 in Vientiane.

Chinese experts have highly valued Party General Secretary To Lam's recent article titled “Combating Wastefulness” and highlighted its significance in Vietnam's current period.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16 to 19 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.