During these days of March, mountains in the northwest of Vietnam are filled with the soft white hue of ban flowers. The flower are a proud symbol of Dien Bien’s residents and those in the northwest region at large. Representing purity and innocence, they are also a symbol of happiness and love in life.

Vietnam was among the top three Southeast Asian countries in industrial output value in 2022, according to data issued recently by the World Bank.

Within the framework of the Ao Dai Festival 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of events honouring Vietnamese cultural heritage, entitled “Ho Chi Minh City - Heritage - Connection”, was also kicked off recently.

Xoi (sticky rice), pho (noodle soup) and banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) and several other dishes have been listed by the world-famous culinary website TasteAtlas as among the 100 best Southeast Asian street food in 2024.

Ninety-eight continuous automatic air quality monitoring stations will be constructed across the country between now and 2030, pushing the total number to 201.

Vietnam has remained the world's second largest smartphone exporter. By 2022, Vietnam’s export share reached 12% on the global smartphone market, while India, a rival of Vietnam in this market, ranked seventh with a little over 2.5% export share.

The upcoming Amazing Binh Dinh Festival is considered as one of the biggest events in 2024 of the central province of Binh Dinh, helping boost the local tourism growth.

Vietnam is striving to further assert its durian export position and join the billion-dollar export industry with the current advantages in hand, coupled with efforts to better the fruit quality. The country is working hard to tap the potential and expand global reach for the sector.

Spring is the season of myriad flowers showcasing their beauty, and people busy themselves as spring arrives decorating their homes with different colours and types of flowers. Of the many options available, echeverias have been gaining in popularity this year among Vietnamese people.

Green hydrogen production using offshore wind turbines is an optimal solution that many countries around the world have applied in their energy transition. Vietnam also considers it one of the breakthrough solutions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Located some 92km from Hanoi, Song Lo district in Vinh Phuc province is not only renowned for its beautiful landscapes but also for preserving its traditional customs, festivals, and especially the unique dishes of the Cao Lan ethnic group. Among them is “Chim gau” cake, a symbol of the sacred maternal love of the Cao Lan people.

The 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival commenced on March 7 at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City. Running until March 17, the event aims to help preserve and showcase traditional culture to the international community.

Vietnam exported 35,000 tonnes of peppercorn worth 143 million USD in the first two months of this year, down 12.3% in volume but up 12.9% in value.

The recent ASEAN - Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of dialogue relations was a great success. The two sides adopted the ASEAN - Australia Leaders’ Vision Statement and the Melbourne Declaration, outlining orientations to develop bilateral ties in all areas in the future.