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E-commerce has become a key driver of the digital economy, with an impressive growth rate of 25% in 2023, and is projected to account for 10% of total retail revenue by 2025. This trend not only creates significant opportunities but also pushes businesses to adapt quickly and achieve critical milestones in digital transformation.
Hue has rich potential for green, digital economic development
Hue holds significant advantages in leveraging its heritage as a foundation for green and digital economic growth.
Central steering committee established to lead innovation, digital transformation
The Politburo has announced the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, aiming to achieve a digital economy contributing at least 30% of GDP by 2030 and 50% of GDP by 2045.
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Dak Nong Geopark: A model of harmony between nature and humanity
Dak Nong province has recently been re-certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time in 2024. The geopark preserves remarkable values of biodiversity, unique cultural heritage, geological significance, natural beauty, and traces of prehistoric human activity. It was first recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in July 2020.
Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030
According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the
upper-middle-income group.
Extra train services for Lunar New Year 2025
To meet the increased travel demand during Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake), the railway sector is introducing additional train services and continuing to offer ticket discounts for passengers.
10 domestic destinations most-searched by Vietnamese travelers for Lunar New Year
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel platforms, has announced the top 10 domestic destinations most searched by Vietnamese travelers between January 24 and February 9, 2025 - coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday (Year of the Snake).
Vietnam ranks among top 20 world’s best cuisines in 2024
Vietnam has earned a spot at number 19 in the "Top 100 World’s Best Cuisines" list for 2024, published by the renowned culinary platform TasteAtlas. The ranking is based on an average score of 4.34/5, evaluated by food experts, chefs, and international diners.
Textile export turnover hits 44 billion USD in 2024
According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its 44-billion-USD export turnover target in 2024. The US remains the largest export market with an estimated export turnover of 16.71 billion USD, up 12.33% and accounting for 37.98% of the total turnover, followed by Japan, EU, the Republic of Korea, China, and ASEAN.
Aquatic exports hit 10 billion USD
Despite challenges in market conditions, logistics, and processing raw materials, aquatic exports in 2024 still achieved an impressive milestone of 10 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.
Hanoi sets socio-economic development targets for 2025
According to the resolution on Hanoi's 2025 Socio-economic Development Plan, the city aims to achieve a GRDP growth rate of 6.5% or higher in 2025. The per capita GRDP is targeted to reach at least 172.4 million VND. Additionally, investment capital is expected to grow by at least 10.5%, export turnover by 5% or more, and the consumer price index will be kept below 4.5%. By the end of 2025, Hanoi also aims to eliminate poverty entirely.
644 social housing projects launched nationwide
As of December 2024, a total of 644 social housing projects have been launched across the country, with a planned scale of 580,109 units. Among these, 96 projects have been completed, delivering 57,652 units; 133 projects are currently under construction, accounting for 110,217 units; and 415 projects have received investment approval, with a planned scale of 412,240 units.
Vietnamese cities among 100 best food cities worldwide by 'TasteAtlas'
Hue, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are three Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 100 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024-2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.
Top 10 outstanding international events in 2024 selected by VNA
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has selected 10 stand-out international events in 2024.
Top 10 prominent events of Vietnam in 2024 selected by VNA
As 2024 is nearing its end, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the top 10 events in the country in the year.
Improving population quality for a prosperous country, happy families
In the coming time, the population sector is tasked to further enhance population quality through measures, including pre-marriage checkup, newborn screening and prenatal diagnosis and treatment, and promoting gender equality.
Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City: World's 4th busiest domestic air route in 2024
According to the UK-based global travel data provider OAG, the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route ranks 4th among the top 10 busiest domestic air routes worldwide in 2024, based on the number of seats sold.
Metro line 1 officially begins operation
Metro line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) is more than just an urban transit project; it represents Ho Chi Minh City's vision for growth, integration, and sustainable development. As a key milestone in the city's public transportation plan, it addresses the need for fast, efficient travel while helping to ease traffic congestion and reduce environmental pollution.
Five Vietnamese cities attracting int'l tourists during New Year holiday
Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as an attractive destination on the global tourism map, with a 30% rise in accommodation searches by international travelers on the Agoda booking platform compared to the same period last year. According to Agoda data, the majority of international visitors to Vietnam come from the Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan (China), and the US.
Glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army
The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) celebrate its 80th founding anniversary on December 22, 2024, a milestone in the army’s glorious history of serving and defending the nation. After 80 years of construction and development, the VPA has truly proven its revolutionary nature as an army “born from the people, fighting for the people, and serving the people”.
President Ho Chi Minh - Founder and mentor of Vietnam People's Army
President Ho Chi Minh and the Army have become central themes in the ideological and political work of our military. This subject receives particular attention to build an army that is politically clean, strong in ideology and organisation, and wholeheartedly serving the people. It is the core force, alongside the entire nation, to firmly protect Vietnam and contribute to the construction and development of the country.
Overview of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
On December 15, 2024, the United Kingdom became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), officially becoming the trade bloc's 12th member.
Hanoi allocates over 567 billion VND for gifts to policy beneficiaries for Tet
The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued Plan No. 347/KH-UBND outlining gift-giving plans for policy beneficiaries. These include people with meritorious services, retirees, those receiving monthly incapacity allowances, poor and near-poor households, social protection beneficiaries, the elderly, and public employees and workers facing especially difficult circumstances. The initiative is set to take place on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year.
