VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam's economy is expected to grow by 6.1 percent in 2024 and 6.5 percent in both 2025 and 2026, up from 5 percent last year, according to the latest Taking Stock report from the bank.

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been honored as the Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2024 by the World Travel Awards. See more in the following report.

To celebrate the National Day 2024, from August 31 to September 2, the Moc Chau tourist area in Son La Province hosted a range of cultural activities. A highlight among them was the panpipe performance, which attracted a large number of visitors.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the United States has surpassed China to become Vietnam's largest market for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products over the past eight months.

Seventy-nine years after gaining independence on September 2, 1945, Vietnam has transformed from an agriculture-based economy into a dynamic and diverse one. The nation is now progressing through a period of industrialisation and modernisation with increasing focus on industry, trade, and services.

The Indian newspaper “Times of India” recently highlighted a series of famous destinations in Vietnam, calling them “magnets” for attracting tourists. Accordingly, Vietnam offers an appealing blend of stunning landscapes, historical sites, and a rich culture.

A group of 4,500 Indian tourists is currently enjoying a trip to in Vietnam. All members of this group are using services at 5-star hotels in Hanoi, including both dining and accommodation. The tourists are very enthusiastic about their sightseeing journey in the capital city.

The University Medical Centre in Ho Chi Minh City has announced a major medical achievement—the successful completion of its first heart transplant. The heart, donated by a young man in Hanoi, was transported across the country and transplanted into a recipient in Ho Chi Minh City. The entire process, from the moment the heart was harvested in Hanoi until it began beating again in the recipient's body, took just 10 hours.

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is hosting a festival to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its special waxed coconut fruit in Cau Ke district from August 25.

The International Union of Geological Sciences has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City as a world geological heritage site.

On August 19, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and China’s General Administration of Customs signed a Protocol on Inspection, Plant Quarantine, and Food Safety for Frozen Durian Exports from Vietnam to China.

Many businesses in Vietnam have developed circular economy models, focusing on waste-to-energy and producing building materials from the ash and slag of thermal power plants.

Established in 1973 and elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2018, the relationship between Vietnam and Australia has experienced significant and comprehensive growth across all areas. During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Australia from March 7-9, the two nations further upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

A new night food street, to make its debut in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on August 30, is expected to be a new driver for the development of the city’s night economy.

The Muong Cultural Space Museum has launched a ceramics workshop in Hanoi, showcasing over 130 unique Muong ceramic artworks crafted by artists over the past decade.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged relevant parties to make concerted efforts and resolve to complete 3,000km of highways by 2025.

The 13th Party Central Committee (PCC) on August 16 elected Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, member of the PCC, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee, and Minister of Public Security, to the Politburo. With this addition, the Politburo now has 15 members as of August 16, 2024.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse, is on a state visit to China from August 18 to August 20 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. On August 19, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China Xi Jinping, along with his spouse, hosted a welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks.

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President Xi Jinping and his spouse, Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse, will make a state visit to China from August 18 to 20. The visit is expected to be a significant milestone, ushering in a new phase of development in the friendly neighborliness and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China, as well as in the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse are paying a state visit to China. The visit from August 18 – 20 is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping. Vietnam and China, as neighbouring countries, share many similarities in culture, political systems, and development paths. Recently, through the joint efforts of both sides, the relationship between the two Parties and nations has progressed positively, achieving significant accomplishments across various fields.