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Permanent member of Party Central Committee’s Secretariat concludes official visits to Laos, Cambodia

During the two-day trip, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu conducted more than 20 activities in Laos and Cambodia. He held discussions with high-ranking leaders of both countries on major orientations to further promote comprehensive cooperation.

Senior Vietnamese Party official witnesses exchange of Vietnam–Cambodia cooperation documents

Key Vietnamese Party official meets with top Lao leader in Vientiane

Senior Party official’s Cambodia visit expected to strengthen political trust

Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

Vietnam draws new wave of high-value investments: Savills

Vietnam’s industrial and digital sectors are experiencing a strong growth, fueled by a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, large-scale infrastructure projects, and a favourable legal environment, according to Savills Vietnam.

Vietnam - Brazil Comprehensive Partnership

During his trip to attend the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil from November 16 to 19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will also take part in bilateral activities in Rio de Janeiro. The visit coincides with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations (May 8, 1989 – May 8, 2024) and the 17th anniversary of the comprehensive partnership (May 2007 – May 2024) between Vietnam and Brazil, marked by a series of meaningful and diverse events.

Seven commodities with export value of over 10 billion USD

Seven commodities of Vietnam posted an export value of over 10 billion USD in the first 10 months of this year, accounting for over 66.5% of the country's total export turnover.

HCM City ranks third in SEA for startup ecosystem value: report

Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of 5.22 billion USD, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released at the Saigon Summit recently held in the city.

Vietnam actively contributes to APEC

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong leads a high-level delegation to Peru for an official visit and to attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Lima from November 12-16 at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra. Since joining APEC in 1998, Vietnam has made significant contributions to APEC’s goals, actively proposing initiatives and fulfilling key roles.

Vietnam, Peru deepen friendly, cooperative relations

State President Luong Cuong’s official visit to Peru and attendance at the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Lima from November 12 – 16 demonstrate the robust relations between Vietnam and Peru in various fields from politics – diplomacy to economy – trade, as well as offer an opportunity to deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Vietnam aims to increase market share in Africa

Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market.

Vietnam’s digital economy estimated at 36 billion USD in 2024

Vietnam’s digital economy is projected to reach 36 billion USD in 2024, up 16% from the previous year, according to the latest e-Conomy SEA report released by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

Vietnam’s national brand value reaches 507 billion USD in 2024

In recent years, the Vietnamese national brand has made significant strides. Vietnam has not only entered the Top 100 countries with strong national brands, but also led the world in brand value growth in 2019-2022 period.

Vietnam manufacturing returns to expansion

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 in October from 47.3 in September, marking a return above the 50-point threshold after disruptions caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Rice exports likely to set new record in 2024

With the growth of the ten-month exports and domestic production capabilities, this year’s rice exports are expected to exceed the record set in 2023.

Agro-forestry-fishery trade surplus jumps over 62% in 10 months

The agricultural, forestry, and fishery trade surplus reached 15.2 billion USD in the first 10 months, up 62% compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported.

Over 42% of firms foresee better business performance in Q4

Over 42% of surveyed enterprises in the processing-manufacturing sector expect that, their business performance in the fourth quarter of this year will be better than the third quarter.

Vietnam has consistent policies to ensure human rights

During its 57th regular session on September 27, 2024, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam.

National target programmes – key to development of ethnic-inhabited areas

The effective implementation of national target programmes is considered key to improve the quality of life for ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, which make up 55% of the locality's population.

PM's visits to three Middle East countries produces important outcomes: FM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly ended six-day trip to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar has produced important outcomes, demonstrating the growing relations between Vietnam and the three Middle-East countries, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told the Vietnam News Agency.

Prime Minister holds talks with Qatari counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Qatar. After a welcome ceremony on October 31, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Qatari Counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jasim Al-Thani held talks.

Ba Ria – Vung Tau launches project to boost tourism appeal

Vung Tau city, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, recently broke ground on an ambitious urban renewal project to enhance its tourism landscape with unique attractions.

Vietnam expands FTA network

As of October 2024, Vietnam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and is negotiating two more. Expanding its FTA network underscores Vietnam’s commitment to economic integration, offering substantial opportunities to deepen its role in global value chains, boost exports, drive GDP growth, and enhance institutional frameworks.

Da Lat Flower Festival to bloom in December

The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival will be held for a month, starting with its opening ceremony on December 5, according to an announcement of the organizing board.