The Asian Development Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures.
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Here are selected events from December 6-12:
Vietnam calls on KKR to strengthen Vietnam-US relations
National conference on human rights education
Groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Binh Airport
ADB raises growth forecasts for Vietnam
Vietnam welcomes nearly 16 million international visitors during January-November./.
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The Government has issued Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025, on visa exemptions under the Tourism Stimulus Programme for 2025 for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
In the 2024 ASEAN Cup finals, the Vietnamese men's football team won both the first- and second-leg matches against Thailand to obtain an aggregate result of 5 - 3 and bring home the trophy.
Reforming and restructuring the state apparatus is crucial for Vietnam to make breakthroughs in the new era - which begins with a very important event - the 14th National Party Congress set in early 2026, according to insiders.
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has celebrated the second conferment of the UNESCO global geopark title for its geopark.
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 concluded in Hanoi with 16 contracts worth 286.3 million USD, signed between Vietnam's defence industry and international partners.
Christmas is just around the corner, bringing a festive and vibrant atmosphere that brightens the entire country. From the solemn churches and Catholic neighborhoods to bustling streets, dazzling shopping centers, and cozy cafés, every corner glows with twinkling lights, floral decorations, and the sweet melodies of Christmas. The joyful and heartwarming decorations fill everyone with holiday cheer as they embrace the season of peace and look forward to a happy and prosperous 2025.
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 kicked off on December 19 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi and will run until December 22. The event gathers over 200 units and enterprises from more than 30 countries worldwide.
In his article “Combating wastefulness,” Party General Secretary To Lam underscores that the fight against wastefulness—a form of “internal enemy”—is as strategically significant as combating corruption and other negative phenomena. It serves as a vital motivator for the political system to unite in implementing breakthrough solutions, optimising resources, and propelling Vietnam decisively into a new era – the era of national resurgence.
From the streets of Hanoi to the bustling corners of Saigon, coffee is more than just a drink here—it's a way of life.
Pho is more than just a dish; it is a part of the soul of the Vietnamese people, representing the essence of the country’s culinary heritage and national spirit. Pho creates a magical connection with international friends who, even if they’ve never been to Vietnam, find themselves yearning to explore the homeland of this dish through its distinctive flavors.
From October 27 to Nov. 1 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar and attended the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) and made a working trip to Saudi Arabia.
Vietnamese cuisine, delicious food that even just hearing about makes all of us, as Vietnamese, want to take a bite. We take great pride in having such diverse, unique, and palatable dishes in all regions in the country. This is also one of the reasons that draws international visitors to Vietnam. In this episode, let’s listen to the experiences of foreign tourists as they indulge in Vietnamese dishes.
The National Assembly on Oct. 21 voted to pass a resolution electing General Luong Cuong, 67, as the State President for the 2021-26 term.
The 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front opened in Hanoi on October 17. The three-day congress, themed "Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity – Development”, have brought together a total of over 1,000 delegates representing various classes, ethnic groups, religions, armed forces, overseas Vietnamese, and front officials at all levels.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam successfully concluded his official visit to France and participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit from October 3-7, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. A key highlight was the elevation of Vietnam-France relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a significant breakthrough after more than a decade of the comprehensive partnership.
After five years of joining the “UNESCO Creative Cities Network” under the category of design, Hanoi has organised numerous activities related to creative design, attracting a large number of organisations and individuals both at home and abroad.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, along with his entourage, paid state visits to Mongolia and Ireland from September 30 to October 3.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, paid a visit to the United States from September 21-25 (local time) for the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and working sessions in the US.
At the end of October, the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic people of Khe Giua village begin preparing offerings for their New Rice Festival. This celebration usually takes place after a harvest, marking the end of one agricultural cycle and the beginning of a new one.
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva, had a dialogue in Geneva on September 18, with countries on his activities over the past year, during which he highly valued the Vietnamese Government's multidimensional poverty reduction approach.