HANOI: Approximately 160,000 individuals visited Hanoi on January 1, 2025, marking a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. The influx of tourists comprised both international and domestic travelers, contributing to significant economic gains for the city. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Hanoi municipal Department of Tourism reported that the capital welcomed … Read more
HANOI: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the seventh conference of the Government steering committee, focusing on the ongoing efforts to restructure and streamline the political system. The meeting, held on January 2, 2025, reviewed the implementation of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, which was adopted by the 12th Party Central Committee in 2017. The resolution addresses … Read more
HANOI: State President Luong Cuong has officially conferred the prestigious title of Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam upon five distinguished officials and diplomats. The ceremony, held in Hanoi on January 2, recognized the contributions of these individuals to Vietnam’s diplomatic efforts and international relations. According to Vietnam News Agency, the diplomats who received … Read more
HANOI: Rice exports reached unprecedented levels in both volume and value in 2024, yet industry experts caution that the sector may face significant challenges in the coming year. The global rice market is poised for a shake-up following India’s decision to lift its ban on non-basmati white rice exports in September, a move anticipated to … Read more
NINH BINH: The Cuc Phuong National Park, in partnership with Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW), has successfully released 12 Javan pangolins back into their natural habitat. This release marks a significant conservation effort aimed at protecting the critically endangered species, which are often targets of illegal trafficking. According to Vietnam News Agency, the pangolins were rescued … Read more
HANOI: Credit growth throughout Vietnam’s banking system is anticipated to reach approximately 16% by the year 2025, as forecasted by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). The central bank has communicated these projections in a document dispatched to financial institutions, emphasizing the establishment of clear and transparent guidelines for determining credit growth targets for the … Read more