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The General Statistics Office (GSO) said that Vietnam has reached a trade surplus of 4.72 billion USD in the first two months of 2024, higher than the figure of 3.5 billion USD reported in the same period last year, according to the Vietnam News Agency

Group tourists from three Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, can travel without a visa to the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeonllanam-do province (Jeonnam) through Muan international airport until March 2025, VNA reported a statement released by the provincial administration on February 27.

The three-day 13th Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous saw its main event kick off in the central province of Quang Binh on February 27, attracting participants from more than 40 countries and territories worldwide, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air inaugurated a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Vientiane (Laos) on February 25, expanding opportunities for economic development, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two neighbouring countries, Vietnam and Laos, said the Vietnam News Agency.

VinFast, Vietnam's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, on February 25 officially broke ground on its first integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Le Duc Phat, a Vietnamese badminton player, has won a ticket to the semi-finals of the 2024 Uganda International Challenge held in Kampala, Uganda from February 21-25, said the Vietnam News Agency.

An Bang beach in Hoi An ancient town, the central province of Quang Nam and My Khe beach in the central city of Da Nang ranked 5th and 6th respectively on the list of Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches in Asia as voted by readers of Tripadvisor, one of the world largest travel guidance platforms.

Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over 2.9 billion SGD (2.16 billion USD), up 18.08% over the same period last year, Vietnam News Agency quoted figures of the Vietnam Trade Office in the island nation.

The UK’s magazine The Banker has run an article highlighting optimistic opinions of experts on Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in Hanoi and the Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam have been given five stars by magazine Forbes Travel Guide of the United States, reported VOV.

Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has been named among the world’s top 25 Honeymoon Destinations of 2024 on Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards, said the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam’s Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) will introduce 9 models of passenger cars, 13 models of trucks and 6 models of buses, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the sayings of Chairman of its Board of Directors Tran Ba Duong in his New Year message to employees.

According to VOV, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to consider the expansion of visa exemptions for citizens of some countries in accordance with the new context and bilateral cooperation.

The first right-hand drive electric vehicles of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast has been officially launched for the Indonesian market at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024, said the Vietnam News Agency.

Several Vietnamese localities witnessed a sharp increase in the number of foreign tourists during the seven-day Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), VOV reported data by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Cambodian earned US$373 million from exporting commodities to Vietnam in January 2024, representing an increase of 116.6% year on year, VOV quoted figures of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE).

Four Vietnamese dishes have made the list of "67 Best Chicken Dishes in Asia" compiled by cuisine magazine TasteAtlas, reported VNA.

Lemongrass Chicken, Vietnamese Chicken Curry, Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad, and Boiled Chicken are among the 65 best chicken dishes in Asia, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the information of the global food review website Taste Atlas.

Vietjet inaugurated a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam and Chengdu of China on February 10 – the first day of the Lunar New Year, opening up opportunities for easy travel, promoting trade and tourism between the two countries, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam exported 230,000 tonnes of coffee in January, earning 623 million USD, up 61.6% in volume and 100.3% in value year-on-year, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the figures of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

According to VNA, cruise ship Aida Bella docked at Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, bringing 1,979 European tourists to the “pearl island” on February 9, or the last day of the lunar year.

Vietnamese fruits have been introduced at the Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fruit and vegetable exhibition, which is underway in Berlin from February 7-9, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The Tet book street festival 2024 of Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on February 7, expected to be a worth-visiting destination during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Tran Tuan Viet, a Vietnamese photographer, has been named as winner of the National & Regional Award category at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has launched a green and environmentally friendly tour in the area of King Gia Long's mausoleum in Huong Tho commune in the central city of Hue, reported VOV.

According to ND, Da Lat, Nha Trang and Da Nang remain the top three most searched destinations for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival 2024, thanks to the harmonious combination of majestic natural landscapes, romantic beaches and unique cultures.

The Complex of Hue monuments, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is set to open to the public with free admission from February 10 to 12 or the first, second and third days of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.

In line with the 2024 plan, Indonesia was reportedly set to import approximately 3 million tonnes of rice, nearly matching the Philippines' planned import of Vietnamese rice, which will make Indonesia one of the world's largest rice importers and a key customer for the Vietnamese rice industry, reported Vietnam News Agency.

About 866.8 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was poured into Hanoi in January; the Vietnam News Agency quoted the figures of the Hanoi Statistics Office.

According to VNA, a nighttime tourism programme to discover the Ngoc Son temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, downtown Hanoi, debuted at a ceremony on January 31.