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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) celebrate its 80th founding anniversary on December 22, 2024, a milestone in the army’s glorious history of serving and defending the nation. After 80 years of construction and development, the VPA has truly proven its revolutionary nature as an army “born from the people, fighting for the people, and serving the people”.

Vietnam reported about 27.26 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of the year, an on-year increase of 1.9%. The capital disbursed for foreign investment projects is estimated at approximately 19.58 billion USD, up 8.8% compared to the same period in 2023.

Vietnam officially joined the Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) at the first ACMECS Ministerial Meeting in Thailand in November 2004. As an active and responsible member, Vietnam has made and continues to make significant contributions to ACMECS.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-level delegation to the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit from November 5-8, 2024. On this occasion, he will also attend the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Cooperation Summit and hold working sessions in China.

Vietnam and Cuba continue to engage in regular bilateral contacts and exchanges at various levels, particularly at the highest levels. The robust political and diplomatic relationship has facilitated significant economic and trade cooperation between the two nations. Currently, Vietnam ranks as Cuba's second-largest trade partner in Asia and stands as the largest foreign investor from the Asian region in Cuba.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Quang Ninh province aims to attract 3.36 million visitors. To achieve this goal, the province plans to organise numerous exciting cultural, tourism, and sports events from now until the end of the year.

Over the 10 years of implementing Directive No. 40-CT/TW dated November 22, 2014, by the Secretariat of the 11th Party Central Committee, more than 21 million households have received preferential loans for production and business development, helping over 3.1 million households be lifted from the poverty line.

Over the past 25 years, Hanoi has consistently advanced, reaching significant milestones. The city not only upholds its prestigious title but also actively promotes it, contributing to the capital's development in this era of global integration.