Vietnam’s exports stood at 59.34 billion USD in the first two months of this year, while imports totalled 54.62 billion USD. The trade surplus was therefore 4.72 billion USD, the highest since 2009.
The 2024 National Press Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from March 15-17 is a grand event for journalists around the country. Hosted by the Vietnam Journalists’ Association and co-organised by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, this year’s event is the largest ever.
The Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 stands out as a remarkable epic of the people's war, making its mark in history as a shining triumph that smashed the stronghold of imperial colonialism.
From March 13 to 18, the Opening Ceremony of the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien and the Ban Flower Festival 2024 will take place in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien Phu province. During the event, visitors will experience unique cultural activities imbued with the cultural identity of local ethnic groups. They will also have the chance to revisit the glorious historical victory of Dien Bien Phu.
Vietnam has successfully curbed many dangerous diseases such as smallpox, polio, plague, SARS, and COVID-19, and is one of only a few countries with a complete and broadly-organised healthcare network accessible to hamlets and villages.
Vietnam’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 50.4 points in February, up slightly compared to the 50.3 points recorded in January and above the 50-point threshold for the second month in succession.
Following the recent announcement of Vietnam and Australia upgrading their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 7, Vietnam now boasts such partnership with a total of seven countries.
In the first two months of 2024, four commodities of Vietnam posted export value of over 5 billion USD, accounting for over 52% of the country's total export turnover, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
In the first two months of 2024, economic indicators paint a dynamic picture for Vietnam with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surging by an average of 3.67%, core inflation increasing by 2.84% and total registered foreign investment reaching nearly 4.29 billion USD.
In the initial two months of 2024, Vietnam's agro-aquatic-forestry exports reached an impressive 9.84 billion USD. This marks a substantial surge of 50.3% compared to the same period in 2023.
After more than one year of serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has made significant contributions to the council, appreciated by the international community.
Total newly-registered foreign investment capital, adjusted and contributed capital to buy shares and buy contributed capital of foreign investors totalled 4.29 billion USD as of February 20, up by 38.6% compared to the same period in 2023. The disbursement of FDI capital is projected at some 2.8 billion USD, reflecting a 9.8% increase against the same period last year.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai both earned 5 stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 awards. Vietnam now ranks fourth in Southeast Asia in the number of 5-star hotels, following Indonesia (4), Singapore (4), and Thailand (3).
Leading world digital travel brand, Booking.com, has recently named the top 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam, within its Traveller Review Awards 2024. Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province tops the list, followed by Phong Nha in Quang Binh province.