Foreign trade expected to set new record this year

Foreign trade expected to set new record this year

A sharp rise has been recorded in foreign trade over the past few months, and if this upward trend is sustained, this year’s foreign trade turnover is likely to break the record of 732 billion USD set in 2022, reported Vietnam News Agency.
Vietsovpetro completes installation of wellhead platform topside at Bach Ho oil field
Vietsovpetro completes installation of wellhead platform topside at Bach Ho oil field
The Vietnam – Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro said on September 11 that it completed the installation of the wellhead platform topside...
Vietnam’s passion fruits officially exported to Australia
Vietnam’s passion fruits officially exported to Australia
A ceremony was held by the Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Australian...
Vietnam welcomes 1 43 million international tourists in August
Vietnam welcomes 1.43 million international tourists in August
Vietnam welcomed 1.43 million international visitors in August, marking a 17.7% increase year-on-year, reported Vietnam News Agency based on the...
Yagi causes havoc to local life and property in Vietnam
Yagi causes havoc to local life and property in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has lost its strength into a tropical depression after blasting the north-eastern part of Vietnam, causing havoc to local life and property. At least 14 people have been killed by the disaster, reported VOV.

International Travel Expo HCM City lures over 450 exhibitors
International Travel Expo HCM City lures over 450 exhibitors

The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) opened at the city’s Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) on September 5 with the attendance of over 450 exhibitors and 200 international buyers from 33 countries and territories, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam wins first medal at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Vietnam wins first medal at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Le Van Cong, a weightlifter of Vietnam, secured a bronze medal in the men's 49kg category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking the first medal for the Vietnamese Paralympic team, said the Vietnam News Agency.

New air route from China’s Guiyang to Hanoi launched
New air route from China’s Guiyang to Hanoi launched

A Colorful Guizhou Airlines flight carrying 154 passengers aboard from Guiyang city in China touched down at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 31 to mark the opening of the new air route, reported VOV.

Electronics export posts double-digit growth
Electronics export posts double-digit growth

Electronics export has witnessed vigorous recovery, posting double-digit growth over seven and a half months and expected to hit 130 - 132 billion USD in 2024, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Da Nang tourism to be promoted in Malaysia
Da Nang tourism to be promoted in Malaysia

The Da Nang Department of Tourism will co-operate alongside 10 large enterprises to attend a programme on August 27 in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia aimed at promoting local tourism, reported VOV.

Vietnam s rice export prices reach highest levels globally
Vietnam's rice export prices reach highest levels globally

Vietnam's rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of Thailand, Pakistan, and other major exporters, Vietnam News Agency quoted announcements from the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) saying that.

Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange in central Da Nang city
Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange in central Da Nang city

The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) cultural exchange officially kicked off in the central coastal city of Da Nang on August 16 to further deepen the friendship between the two countries, reported VOV.

Da Lat listed one of nine cheapest destinations in Asia
Da Lat listed one of nine cheapest destinations in Asia

Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its latest list of the most affordable destinations throughout Asia for travelers in August and September, including the misty city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

Chili exports to Taiwan China skyrocket in seven months
Chili exports to Taiwan (China) skyrocket in seven months

Vietnamese chili exports to Taiwan (China) during the opening seven months of the year recorded robust growth of 640%, with the export volume rising sharply from five tonnes in the same period from last year to 37 tonnes, VOV News quoted figures of the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA).

Exports to the UK market enjoy robust growth
Exports to the UK market enjoy robust growth

In the first half of this year, the total trade turnover between Vietnam and the UK reached more than US$3.9 billion, an increase of 21.7% over the same period from 2023, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of more than US$3.2 billion, up 28.5% on-year, reported the Voice of Vietnam according to preliminary statistics compiled by the General Department of Customs.