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Registered FDI in Vietnam tops 6.17 billion USD in Q1

As of March 20, total newly-registered, additional, and contributed capital and share purchases of foreign investors stood at more than 6.17 billion USD in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%.

20 years of Youth Month

Over the past 20 years of continuous innovation and development, Youth Month has truly become a deeply-rooted political activity for youth nationwide, serving as a focal point of the volunteer youth movement.

Vietnam, Finland foster traditional friendly relations, multifaceted cooperation

The traditional friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Finland have been further enhanced over the past time since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973.

MoIT launches nationwide electricity saving campaign

A host of activities in response to the national programme on energy efficiency for the 2019-2030 period have been organised during March by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Mme. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice State President, assumes the position of Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from March 21, 2024, until the National Assembly elects a new President, an announcement of the National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee read.

Rice exports up nearly 50% in January-February

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported that Vietnam’s rice exports hit 708 million USD in the first two months of 2024, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The figures promise a positive outlook for rice exports during 2024 as a whole, especially those to major markets.

Urbanisation to reach minimum of 45% by 2025

Under Decision No 179/QD-TTg, dated February 16, 2024, approving the Construction Industry Development Strategy until 2030 with orientations to 2045, the urbanisation rate is to reach a minimum of 45% by 2025.

Record trade surplus since 2009 in first two months

Vietnam’s exports stood at 59.34 billion USD in the first two months of this year, while imports totalled 54.62 billion USD. The trade surplus was therefore 4.72 billion USD, the highest since 2009.

Dien Bien Phu Campaign: A brief summary

The Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 stands out as a remarkable epic of the people's war, making its mark in history as a shining triumph that smashed the stronghold of imperial colonialism.

Vietnam successfully curbed many dangerous diseases

Vietnam has successfully curbed many dangerous diseases such as smallpox, polio, plague, SARS, and COVID-19, and is one of only a few countries with a complete and broadly-organised healthcare network accessible to hamlets and villages.

PMI exceeds 50, Vietnam’s manufacturing demonstrating ongoing improvements

Vietnam’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 50.4 points in February, up slightly compared to the 50.3 points recorded in January and above the 50-point threshold for the second month in succession.

Seven countries establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam

Following the recent announcement of Vietnam and Australia upgrading their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 7, Vietnam now boasts such partnership with a total of seven countries.

Vietnam, Australia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and Australia elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.

Vietnam-New Zealand Strategic Partnership sustains positive development momentum

Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic ties in 1975 and elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in 2020. The cooperation results obtained so far are considered a positive foundation for the two countries to foster their cooperation in the future.

Vietnam's economy in first two months of 2024

In the first two months of 2024, economic indicators paint a dynamic picture for Vietnam with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surging by an average of 3.67%, core inflation increasing by 2.84% and total registered foreign investment reaching nearly 4.29 billion USD.

Vietnam leaves imprints in first year as UNHRC member

After more than one year of serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has made significant contributions to the council, appreciated by the international community.