VIETNAM: NEW ERA

To meet the increased travel demand during Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake), the railway sector is introducing additional train services and continuing to offer ticket discounts for passengers.

The Hanoi Flag Tower now opens to visitors, marking an important step in preserving and promoting the historical heritage of the capital. This architecture is not only a symbol of Hanoi but also a vivid testament to Vietnam’s rich history and culture.

Kon Tum province is home to seven ethnic minority groups, with nine traditional crafts. At present, most of the artisans there are elderly, and their number is getting fewer and fewer. To prevent the crafts from falling into oblivion, the province is now focusing resources on preserving and developing them among the young.

Vietnam has earned a spot at number 19 in the "Top 100 World’s Best Cuisines" list for 2024, published by the renowned culinary platform TasteAtlas. The ranking is based on an average score of 4.34/5, evaluated by food experts, chefs, and international diners.

Ahead of the New Year, the northern province of Hoa Binh has earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious list of the 71 most beautiful destinations on the planet, joining the ranks of iconic locales such as Patagonia in Chile, the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and Yellowstone National Park in the US.

According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its 44-billion-USD export turnover target in 2024. The US remains the largest export market with an estimated export turnover of 16.71 billion USD, up 12.33% and accounting for 37.98% of the total turnover, followed by Japan, EU, the Republic of Korea, China, and ASEAN.

Despite challenges in market conditions, logistics, and processing raw materials, aquatic exports in 2024 still achieved an impressive milestone of 10 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Vietnam’s fisheries exporters stand at a critical juncture in the US market, facing a complex landscape of potential opportunities and significant challenges in the coming years, according to experts.

Despite challenges in market conditions, logistics, and processing raw materials, aquatic exports in 2024 still achieved an impressive milestone of 10 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

The Politburo has announced the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, aiming to achieve a digital economy contributing at least 30% of GDP by 2030 and 50% of GDP by 2045.

Vietnam’s coconut industry has become a key economic driver for the Mekong Delta and south-central coastal regions, with agreements enabling entry into billion-dollar markets like the US, Europe, and China.

Hue, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are three Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 100 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024-2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.

As 2024 draws to a close with a series of “significant successes,” Vietnam is gearing up for an even more active year in 2025, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, told Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Paris, where UNESCO’s headquarters is based.

In November 2024, the “Vietnam Days Abroad” programme made its debut in Latin America, leaving lasting impressions.

The Moc Chau plateau in Son La province boats favourable climate and soil conditions for high-tech agricultural production. Leveraging these advantages, many cooperatives in Moc Chau district have teamed up with partners outside the province to develop organic farming models aimed at exporting farm produce.

In the coming time, the population sector is tasked to further enhance population quality through measures, including pre-marriage checkup, newborn screening and prenatal diagnosis and treatment, and promoting gender equality.

The international community on December 24 welcomed the unanimous adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Vietnam’s garment-textile export value is expected to reach 44 billion USD in 2024, marking an 11% increase from 2023, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

According to the UK-based global travel data provider OAG, the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route ranks 4th among the top 10 busiest domestic air routes worldwide in 2024, based on the number of seats sold.

The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club has unveiled a list of the top 10 sci-tech events of 2024, selected by reporters and editors of press agencies nationwide.