Hanoi: Vietnam is known as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of coffee. However, it took nearly a century for coffee exports to surpass the 5 billion USD mark for the first time in 2024. The key challenge now is how to sustain this growth trajectory in a stable and sustainable way, amidst … Read more
Hanoi: The leather and footwear industry aims for an export growth rate of 10% in 2025, with total turnover projected at 29 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (LEFASO). The leather and footwear industry raked in an estimated 27.04 billion USD from exports in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of … Read more
Soc Trang: The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve an export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting the production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments. In 2024, the province achieved a record export turnover of 1.8 billion USD, surpassing its target … Read more
Hanoi: The 41st session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee kicked off on January 6, spanning over 1.5 days, with Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivering the opening remarks. The session will be alternately chaired by the vice chairmen. Key agenda items include reviewing and revising several draft laws, notably the law on the digital … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General and Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology Amandeep Singh Gill in Hanoi on January 6. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on discussions related to technological advancements and cooperation between Vietnam and the United Nations. The Prime Minister expressed his … Read more
Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has recently signed a decision recognising an additional 33 artifacts as national treasures. The newly-recognised national treasures include the Dak Son lithophone, which dates back approximately 3,500-3,000 years ago. Other significant artifacts include a ceramic pot from the Dong Son culture, estimated to be from 2,500-2,000 years ago, … Read more