Pham Minh Ton, the 46-year-old man in Nga An Commune, has successfully brought a variety of handmade products crafted from sedge to the international market, surpassing the traditional craft of mat weaving.

The Vietnam Open Innovation Ecosystem Report 2023 released by BambuUP showed that in the first nine months of 2023, the number of investments in Vietnamese startups decreased by 40 percent in quantity and 13 percent in value.

University admission based on high school transcripts is not expected to be used by top-tier universities in 2024 because experts say the method cannot ensure fairness and honesty.

Many illicit business relationships between enterprises and state agencies were discovered in 2023, for which state officials and businesspeople had to pay a heavy price.

Ups and downs in the stock market were seen in 2023, but recovery was still the general trend. Better opportunities are expected to come this year.

Signs of recovery of Vietnam’s and the world economies appeared in the last months of 2023.

The great achievements in foreign relations in 2023 have brought potential and prestige in the international arena, turning Vietnam into an attractive rendezvous for countries.

Vietnam Town, the first of its kind in the world, has been set up in the center of Udon Thani City in Thailand. A sign of Vietnamese pride, it acts as a symbol of the friendship between Vietnam and Thailand.

The Government Inspectorate has forwarded dossiers about four power projects in Ninh Thuan to the Ministry of Public Security for investigation. Meanwhile, two floating solar power projects in Ba Ria – Vung Tau have been found violating the Land Law.

Vietnamese doctors have mastered new techniques such as liver transplants with different blood types for older children, preparing new radioactive drugs, and saving a newborn baby who weighed 400 grams.

Laborers want to cut the working time limit to below 48 hours a week, but businesses say the proposal is unreasonable.

As many as 158,800 businesses left the market in the first 11 months of 2023, an increase of 20 percent over the same period last year.

Dried flower art has gained popularity due to its natural appeal and use of environmentally friendly materials.

A series of commercial banks changed their appearance in 2023 through new brand identification, which reflected changes in governance, technology, and shareholder structure.

When UNESCO’s Director General Audrey Azouley visited in Vietnam, she posted seven statuses on her X page about Vietnam which received many likes and retweets. This is one of the quickest ways to popularize Vietnam.

The stock assets of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have soared to $9 billion as shown in Bloomberg’s ranking. Meanwhile, Nguyen Dang Quang has returned to Fobres’ list of the world’s billionaires.

The project “Coffuel - Innovative solution in recycling industrial by-products to create a sustainable energy supply” recently won first prize in the Start-up Competition 2023 – the first of its kind organised by the Hanoi Youth Union.

2023 was a tough year for automobile manufacturers as demand was weak despite considerable price decreases. However, there was good news that marked an important milestone of the industry.

Gathering strength to promote economic growth, rather than stabilizing the macro economy, is the 2024 message sent by the National Assembly and government.

Despite a challenging year, Vietnam can be proud of its achievements in 2023.