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Vietnam - Czech Republic traditional friendship

At the invitation of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays an official visit to the Czech Republic from January 18 to 20, 2025. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Czech Republic (February 2, 1950 – February 2, 2025).

2024: Vietnam's outbound investment rises by 57.7%

In 2024, Vietnamese investors launched 164 new projects and made 26 capital adjustments abroad. Vietnam’s total oversea investment reached nearly 665 million USD, up 57.7% compared to 2023.

Lunar New Year 2025: Int'l searches for hotels in Vietnam up by 139%

The Lunar New Year 2025 tourism season has seen exceptional growth. Accommodation searches from international tourists for Vietnam have surged by 139%.

Foreign visitors to Vietnam up over 39%

In 2024, Vietnam welcomed nearly 17.6 million international visitors, marking a 39.5% increase compared to the previous year. The figure is equivalent to 97.6% of the total in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024 trade value sets record of nearly 800 billion USD

In 2024, Vietnam's trade revenue reached 786.29 billion USD, a 15.4% increase compared to 2023. Of this, exports rose by 14.3%, and imports grew by 16.7%. The trade balance recorded a surplus of 24.77 billion USD.

2024: Key economic balances remain stable, trade reaches new heights

In 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade successfully achieved and exceeded all targets and tasks, delivering exceptional results across all areas.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports hit record 62.4 billion USD

Vietnam continues to solidify its position as one of the world's leading exporters of agro-forestry-fishery products, achieving an export turnover of 62.4 billion USD in 2024, an 18.5% increase compared to 2023.

Vietnam’s GDP in 2024 up 7.09%

Vietnam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 is estimated to grow by 7.09% compared to 2023. This growth rate is second only to the figures recorded in 2018, 2019, and 2022 within the 2011-2024 period.

Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030

According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the upper-middle-income group.

Vision for 2045: Vietnam among the world's top 30 countries in digital transformation

The Politburo's resolution on advancing science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation aims for sustainable development in these fields by 2045, positioning Vietnam as a high-income developed country.

Dak Nong Geopark: A model of harmony between nature and humanity

Dak Nong province has recently been re-certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time in 2024. The geopark preserves remarkable values of biodiversity, unique cultural heritage, geological significance, natural beauty, and traces of prehistoric human activity. It was first recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in July 2020.

Extra train services for Lunar New Year 2025

To meet the increased travel demand during Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake), the railway sector is introducing additional train services and continuing to offer ticket discounts for passengers.

Vietnamese cities among 100 best food cities worldwide by 'TasteAtlas'

Hue, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are three Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 100 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024-2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.

Metro line 1 officially begins operation

Metro line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) is more than just an urban transit project; it represents Ho Chi Minh City's vision for growth, integration, and sustainable development. As a key milestone in the city's public transportation plan, it addresses the need for fast, efficient travel while helping to ease traffic congestion and reduce environmental pollution.

Overview of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

On December 15, 2024, the United Kingdom became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), officially becoming the trade bloc's 12th member.

President Ho Chi Minh - Founder and mentor of Vietnam People's Army

President Ho Chi Minh and the Army have become central themes in the ideological and political work of our military. This subject receives particular attention to build an army that is politically clean, strong in ideology and organisation, and wholeheartedly serving the people. It is the core force, alongside the entire nation, to firmly protect Vietnam and contribute to the construction and development of the country.