Hanoi: All external affairs and diplomatic activities must serve the country’s goal of achieving at least 8% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the diplomatic sector’s conference on January 6. According to Vietnam News Agency, Prime Minister Chinh emphasized the crucial role of the diplomatic sector … Read more
Colombo: The Vietnamese Embassy in Colombo hosted an early Lunar New Year celebration on January 5, bringing together hundreds of Vietnamese living and working in Sri Lanka. The event was also attended by the Secretary General of the Sri Lanka – Viet Nam Solidarity Association and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri … Read more
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