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Vietnam seeks to boost rice exports
India, the world’s leading rice exporter, recently lifted its ban on white rice exports, significantly impacting the global rice market and specifically the Vietnamese rice sector. This development presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese rice producers, according to insiders.
ASEAN Cultural Day 2024 honours Southeast Asian heritage
The ASEAN Cultural Day 2024 recently took place in Kensington, Maryland, under the theme “ASEAN for All.” The event attracted over 400 guests, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.
Standard Chartered raises Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%
Standard Chartered has lifted its forecast for Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth to 6.8% from the previous 6%, reflecting the stronger-than-expected expansion in the third quarter of this year.
Vietnamese, foreign community contributors honoured in UK
The award ceremony of the Vietnam International Awards has been recently held in London to honour Vietnamese and foreign organisations and individuals with outstanding contributions to the community.
Rail tickets now available for purchase on online map services
Train passengers can now buy their tickets on online map services such as Google Maps, according to the Vietnam Railways.
Vietnam successfully eliminates trachoma: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed on October 21 that Vietnam has eliminated trachoma, a contagious, bacterial disease that may eventually lead to blindness.
Quang Ninh welcomes 3 millionth international tourist
The northern province of Quang Ninh has welcomed its 3 millionth international tourist in 2024. The province aims to achieve a target of 19 million tourist arrivals this year, including over 3.5 million international visitors, which will set a strong foundation for growth in 2025 and beyond.
Halal market in MENA offers opportunities for Vietnamese firms
With a large population and a rapidly growing Halal food market, the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region is a potential market for Vietnamese businesses.
Vietnam's import-export value surpasses 610 billion USD
As of October 15, Vietnam's total import-export turnover has reached 610.56 billion USD, with a trade surplus of over 21.24 billion USD, according to the latest figures from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Luong Cuong elected President of Vietnam
The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) elected Luong Cuong as President of Vietnam for the 2021 - 2026 term at its ongoing 8th session on October 21.
Vietnamese paintings displayed at British art fair twice this year
After the success of Vietnamese artists’ paintings at the London Affordable Art Fair 2024 in May, other artworks by Vietnamese artists were exhibited at another edition of the fair in the United Kingdom’s capital city on October 16 to 20.
First batches of Vietnam’s fresh coconuts enter China
The first batches of fresh coconuts from Vietnam have arrived in China via land border gates. This happened after the Vietnamese products were licensed to be exported via the official channel to China in August.
National Forestry Planning announced
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of over 40%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.
National conference held to popularize Party’ resolution
A national hybrid conference was held on October 20, to disseminate and implement the resolution issued at the 10th session, of the 13th Party Central Committee.
Vietnam’s urbanization ratio to exceed 50% by 2030
Vietnam’s urbanization rate is projected to exceed 50% by 2030, according to the urban and rural system planning for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6.4%
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised up its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam by 0.5 percentage point to 6.4% this year, from the previous projection of 5.9%.
Over 51 million workers employed in first nine months
According to the General Statistics Office, in the first nine months of 2024, the total number of employed workers reached over 51 million.
Cinema expected to help attract more int’l tourists
Although Vietnam is considered attractive to world filmmakers, the connection between cinema and tourism remains loose. With efforts to promote the connection, Vietnam hopes to boost tourism through cinema activities.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau tourism uses down time to improve services
The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is entering the low tourist season, providing some down time for local travel firms to renovate and upgrade service quality, facilities, and human resources to stimulate demand.
Flowing Ao dai in Hanoi's autumn hues
For the first time, Trang Tien pedestrian street in Hanoi hosted a showcase of ao dai collections from renowned designers during the "Hanoi Autumn Colors" event in celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20.