Cashew industry faces risk of trade deficit
Cashew nuts are one of the exports which have created a large market for Vietnam, however, the industry faces the risk of trade deficit due to higher raw material prices.
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Cambodian cashew nuts account for 55.5% of Vietnam's total import turnover in the first half of this year.
Cambodia's exports of raw cashew nuts to Vietnam rise 37% in five months
Cambodia exported 667,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts to Vietnam in the first five months of this year, an increase of 37% over the same period last year, reaching revenue of 851 million USD.
Int’l cashew nut conference opens in Quang Binh
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Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese tradition
The Huong Pagoda Festival welcomes visitors from February 3 to May 1, 2025 (from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 4th day of the fourth lunar month). This year’s festival marks a significant milestone as the Huong Son Complex, a nationally recognised special relic site, has been officially designated a municipal-level tourist area.
Vietnam gains glorious victories under Party’s leadership
Founded on February 3, 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam has led the nation for 95 years, shaping its revolutionary path. Now, as the country enters a new era marked by the 14th National Party Congress, the Party remains the vanguard of the working class and a steadfast representative of the people's interests.
Noble traditions of Communist Party of Vietnam
Throughout its leadership of the revolution, the Communist Party of Vietnam has upheld many noble traditions, reflecting its core values and ideals.
Building a transparent and strong Party in line with President Ho Chi Minh's Ideology
President Ho Chi Minh, the founder, builder, and trainer of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has left a glorious revolutionary cause and an invaluable legacy, which is Ho Chi Minh’s ideology and a shining example of virtues. His exemplary life, devoted entirely to the cause of national independence, freedom, and the happiness of the people, was centred on the paramount goal of building a transparent and strong ruling Communist Party of Vietnam. This aspiration serves as the nucleus for leading the entire political system. Key elements include political integrity, strengthening grassroots organisations, fostering unity within the Party, implementing self-criticism and criticism, and conducting regular Party inspections and corrections. His teachings continue to provide profound and lasting guidance for current Party-building efforts.
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
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Gov't action programme for breakthroughs in science, technology, and digital transformation
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Top 10 domestic destinations most-searched by Vietnamese travelers for Lunar New Year
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Journey through spring's blossoming beauty
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Traditional customs during Vietnamese Lunar New Year
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“Beef” Pho ranks among world's top 100 best dishes for 2024
The renowned culinary website Taste Atlas has announced its list of the top 100 best dishes in the world for 2024. Notably, pho bo (“beef” pho) is the only representative from Vietnam, ranking 93rd with a rating of 4.44 stars.
Hanoi, Hoi An enter top 25 best destinations worldwide for 2025
On January 9, 2025, Tripadvisor announced the top 25 best destinations in the world. These destinations are part of the "Best of the Best" category under the Travelers' Choice Awards, voted for by users of the travel platform. Vietnam proudly has two cities on the list: Hanoi and Hoi An.
Hanoi hosts “Vietnamese New Year - Street Festival” to celebrate the Year of the Snake
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Vietnam meets five criteria to build regional and int’l financial hubs
Vietnam possesses all five essential factors and conditions necessary to develop a modern financial market, paving the way for the establishment of a regional and international financial hubs.
Industry and trade sector targets industrial production growth of 9-10%
The year 2025 holds special significance as it marks the final year of the 2021-2025 five-year socio-economic development plan. Following the directives of the Government and the Prime Minister, which aim to achieve a high GDP growth rate of 8% in 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proactively reviewed and raised growth targets in the industrial and trade sectors, setting specific key goals.
2024: Eight commodities with export values over 10 billion USD
In 2024, eight Vietnamese commodities achieved export values exceeding 10 billion USD, contributing to over 69% of the country's total export turnover.
Strong Vietnam – Switzerland cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, and conducted bilateral activities in Switzerland on January 21-22. Over more than half a century, Vietnam-Switzerland relations have flourished across various fields.
Three cars serving President Ho Chi Minh recognized as national treasures
A ceremony was held on January 19, 2025, at the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in the Presidential Palace to announce Decision No. 1712 by the Prime Minister dated December 31, 2024, to officially recognize three cars used by President Ho Chi Minh from 1954 to 1969 as national treasures.
55th annual meeting of World Economic Forum
At the invitation of Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 55th annual WEF meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and conduct bilateral activities in Switzerland on January 21-22. The 55th WEF meeting, themed “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age," will run from January 20-24.
Lunar New Year 2025: Int'l searches for hotels in Vietnam up by 139%
The Lunar New Year 2025 tourism season has seen exceptional growth. Accommodation searches from international tourists for Vietnam have surged by 139%.
Vietnam - Czech Republic traditional friendship
At the invitation of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays an official visit to the Czech Republic from January 18 to 20, 2025. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Czech Republic (February 2, 1950 – February 2, 2025). Building on the foundation of 75 years of diplomatic ties, the visit is expected to serve as a catalyst for elevating the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic.
