VN eyes opportunities for fruit and vegetable export to China

Vietnam’s agricultural product exports are on track to achieve an unprecedented milestone, with projected revenue reaching 60-61 billion USD this year, up 7-8 billion USD compared to 2023.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade officially launched the 'Vietnam Grand Sale 2024', a national promotional campaign held until December 31, across the country on December 2.

Labeling information systems used for electronic transactions with a 'trust mark' will help citizens differentiate genuine websites from fake ones.

Nguyen Quang Trung from RMIT Vietnam stressed that developing smart cities is a process of building a sustainable society with people put at the center.

Vietnam is set to lead Southeast Asia’s e-commerce revolution, given that this industry potentially drives national economic transformation, according to the latest report published by IMARC Group, a market research provider, on December 1.

Vietnam seeks Japan's support in transferring technology, solutions, and applications for climate change adaptation, particularly in hydrometeorology, landslide, and flash flood forecasting.

The wood sector expects to earn 15.5-16 billion USD from exports this year, given a nearly 21% growth rate to 13.18 billion USD in the first 10 months.

The Vietnamese manufacturing sector remained in growth territory in November but overall business conditions improved to a lesser extent than in the previous month as slower rises in output and new orders were recorded, according to the S&P Global.

The largest ever World Teqball Championships promises a thrilling competition played by elite athletes in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam's real estate price growth over the past five years has reached 59%, significantly higher than other countries such as the US (54%), Australia (49%), Japan (41%), and Singapore (37%), according to data from the Global Property Guide.

The Government has sketched out a plan to restructure its media organisations in a strategic move to optimise its operation, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Vietnamese director Xuan Phuong, 95, has been recognized by the BBC as one of the world’s most inspiring women, highlighting her lifelong dedication to culture, education, and art.

As AAE-1 and APG cables encounter faults, Vietnam’s international internet capacity is under strain, with restoration timelines still uncertain.

Ho Chi Minh City has achieved a historic budget revenue milestone, surpassing VND 502 trillion ($19.7 billion) in 2024 despite challenges, according to Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen.

Metro Line 1 is nearing its December 22 launch, and Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City is playing a crucial role as the center for train operations and maintenance.

A high number of large projects expected to make a great contribution to Da Nang’s socio-economic development and highlight the central urban area remain unfinished.

Forestry is the only sector in Vietnam that has minus net emissions, with a surplus of 40 million tons of CO2 each year, which has been likened to a ‘gold mine’.

This weekend, Gamuda Land, one of Southeast Asia’s premier property developers, unveiled the Alpine and Forest Towers at its flagship Eaton Park development in Ho Chi Minh City.

Raising yellow ants to protect pomelo trees from insects and pests, Trinh Dinh Mao, 37, in Thanh Hoa can save tens of millions of dollars on pesticides, and have a clean pomelo orchard by not using chemicals.

Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Thanh Hoa Province’s Xuan Pha folk performance has preserved its unique artistry and history for over 1,000 years.

Tasting bun cha for the first time, Japanese tourist Ken couldn’t help but apologize for previously thinking Vietnamese food was just about pho and banh mi.

The court rejected clemency for Truong My Lan, citing the gravity of her crimes, but allowed her seven days to appeal for presidential clemency.

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a thick blanket of fog on December 3, obscuring landmarks and disrupting visibility across the metropolis.

Vietnam is prioritizing education and workforce development to position itself as a leader in the global semiconductor industry by 2030.