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PM sets 10.5% growth target for Quang Ngai province
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh laid stress on the need for innovative thinking, long-term vision, and bold action to transform Quang Ngai’s economic landscape.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered Quang Ngai to strive for an economic growth target of 10-10.5% in 2025 while working with local leaders on February 9 as part of his visit to the central province.
The number of green-certified buildings in 2024 reached 163, doubling the previous year's figure. This was highlighted in the Green Building Market Stakeholder Assessment 2024 report, published recently by the EDGE certification system and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank.
The Tam Chuc Pagoda Festival opened in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 9.
The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has released an updated list of traders certified for rice exports, valid until February 6, 2025.
Crowds of local and visitors have flocked to Tien Du district in the northern province of Bac Ninh to attend the Lim festival that opened on February 9. The annual event is dedicated to Quan ho (love duet singing) recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In Abyei, a region between Sudan and South Sudan known as Africa’s “furnace,” temperatures regularly soar to nearly 40°C. The land is dry, infertile, and difficult to cultivate. Yet, Vietnamese military engineers have managed to grow thriving vegetable gardens in the heart of this harsh desert.
The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) is bullish about the prospects for the rubber industry in 2025, forecasting 10% annual growth in export revenue to over 11 billion USD.
Vietnam’s economic landscape in 2024 is marked by a strong influx of foreign direct investment (FDI). Beyond the impressive figures, the quality of investment is improving as the country becomes a hub for leading global technology corporations.
Phu Quoc is experiencing a meteoric rise, both in visitor numbers and the rapid development of its infrastructure, surpassing all expectations.
The Thai ethnic group, one of the three largest communities in Dien Bien province alongside the H’Mong and Vietnamese, is known for its distinctive traditional attire, including fitted blouses and embroidered headscarves. As this centuries-old craft faces decline, elderly artisans continue to pass down their skills, inspiring younger generations to preserve their cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with leaders of Quang Nam on February 8, during which he required the central province to strive to achieve a growth target of at least 10% in 2025.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 8 requested enterprises in the central province of Quang Nam to make efforts to help the whole country achieve an 8% GDP growth rate in 2025 and a double-digit rate in the coming years.
During his visit to Quang Nam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation paid tribute at the provincial martyrs’ cemetery and the Monument to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers in Tam Ky city on February 8.
Like global filmmakers, Vietnamese directors draw inspiration from literature and history to create impactful films that foster national pride. Yet, fully tapping into this rich storytelling source remains a challenge.
Innovation is more than just a slogan. It is the key to unlocking Vietnam’s growth, especially in 2025, a pivotal year testing the country’s ability to achieve an economic breakthrough, according to insiders.
A fascinating workshop titled "Marbling Silk," organised by traditional silk artisans from Nam Cao Village in Thai Binh Province, offers visitors not only a hands-on experience of marbling dyeing techniques to create unique silk pieces but also an insight into the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the age-old craft of silk weaving.
With enhanced investment and Government’s support, the semiconductor industry has a pivotal role to play in the growth of Vietnam’s industrial real estate.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received ongoing Pakistani Ambassador to Vietnam Kohdayar Marri in Hanoi on February 7.
The Yen Tu Spring Festival opened in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, on February 7—the tenth day of the first lunar month—attracting nearly 20,000 domestic and international visitors.
The 2025 Ngoa Van Spring Festival was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on February 6 (the 9th day of the first lunar month). This cultural event carries deep spiritual significance, offering people, Buddhists, and visitors an opportunity to embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred site of Vietnam’s Truc Lam Zen Buddhism.
The number of international arrivals to Vietnam in January reached nearly 2.1 million, a month-on-month surge of 18.5% and a year-on-year increase of nearly 37%, according to the General Statistics Office.