Mekong Delta: Food producers in the Mekong Delta are ramping up production under their ‘One commune-One product’ (OCOP) programme to meet demand for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival. In the lead-up to the festival, which falls on January 29, sales of high-quality and specialty products, especially OCOP items, normally increase significantly. The delta, … Read more
Hanoi: Vietnam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching 3.3 billion USD in 2024, CNBC has recently reported. In November 2024, Chinese durian imports totaled 1.53 million tonnes valued at 6.83 billion USD, marking a 9.4% increase year-over-year. Vietnam commanded 47% of this lucrative market, closely … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin attended an art performance at the Music Academy in Hanoi on January 15. The event was held to commemorate the 75th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Russia, marking the years from January 30, 1950, to 2025. According to … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attended the Vietnam – Russia High-Level Business Dialogue in Hanoi on January 15. According to Vietnam News Agency, the event provided a platform for business leaders from both countries to discuss opportunities for collaboration and enhance trade relations. The dialogue aimed to strengthen … Read more
Hanoi: Party General Secretary To Lam on January 15 attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrading and construction of the West Lake Guesthouse Complex in Hanoi. The complex is designed to serve significant domestic and international political events, including Party congresses. It will also host special cultural programs to celebrate national holidays and historic milestones, … Read more
Hanoi: The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) said that it needs about 50,000 units of blood for emergencies and treatment before and during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, calling for more donations from the community. Each week, the institute needs about 9,500 units, but this demand could increase to 10,000 – … Read more