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In the first 11 months of 2023, more than 7.3 million tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) visited Vietnam, an increase of 220% compared to the same period last year, VNA reported the data from the RoK’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

In the first 11 months of 2023, more than 7.3 million tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) visited Vietnam, an increase of 220% compared to the same period last year, Vietnam News Agency quoted figures of the RoK’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The total trade of Vietnam with European and American markets is estimated to decrease by 9.5% year-on-year to around 208 billion USD in 2023, but the country still enjoys a trade surplus of 125 billion USD, said the Vietnam News Agency.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has named five Asian destinations as the best bike trips to take in 2024, featuring Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region on the list, reported VOV.

The pedestrian space in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district will open from December 29 through January 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Van Phuoc said that An Giang has recently proposed to the Ministry of Planning and Investment to consider supporting the local authorities in building a logistics centre at the Tinh Bien International Border Gate in Tinh Bien town, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Over 1,500 runners, both professional and amateur, participated in the Son Tra Run Challenge 2023 which took place in the central city of Da Nang on December 24, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam was the most searched travel destination by Indians in 2023, NDO reported the Indian travel magazine Outlook Traveller, citing Google’s Year in Search report.

Anh Viet Hop on Hop off Vietnam Co. Ltd. Has been launched a night sight-seeing double-decker bus tour, raising the time of double-decker bus services to 24 hours, reported VNA.

A flight from Seoul of Jeju Air, the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s biggest low-cost carrier, landed in Lien Khuong airport, the central highland resort city of Da Lat (Lam Dong province) on 3:00 a.m December 21, marking the start of a direct route between Seoul and Lam Dong, according to Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus for the eighth consecutive year with 26 billion USD over the past 11 months, three times higher than the figure recorded last year, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said at a teleconference held in Hanoi on December 20, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

According to VNA, The capital of Hanoi enjoyed an incredible surge in the number of tourists in 2023, with 24 million visitors coming to the city.

A conference will be held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in May to announce the export of chicken meat products to Islamic markets with an estimated volume of around 1,000 tonnes per month, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the information of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

As many as 21 Vietnamese rubber enterprises have been branded with the trademark “Vietnam Rubber”, which was registered for the protection of intellectual property in China, India, Taiwan (China), Laos, and Cambodia, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Google Doodle celebrates the 29th anniversary of Ha Long Bay's UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition on December 17, 2023, with an animated doodle showcasing the Ha Long Bay, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam's textile and garment products have been exported to 104 countries and territories this year – a record number, Vietnam News Agency quoted figures of Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang.

Vietnam has been named one of five ideal places worldwide to enjoy the New Year with family and friends by Australian travel newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

The total number of visitors to the central beach city of Da Nang in 2023 is estimated to exceed 7.4 million, doubling the figure in 2022 and equivalent to 93% of the figure in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, VNA cited the report by the municipal Department of Tourism.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Vietnam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 6% for 2024, Vietnam News Agency quoted report of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released on December 13.

An article recently published by the Times of India describing Vietnam as the latest favourite destinations for Mangalureans during the holiday season later this year, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

A Diamond Princess ship carrying around 3,000 passengers and crew on board berthed at Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on December 10, reported VOV.

The ancient city of Hoi An located in the central province of Quang Nam is a favourite hotspot among Vietnamese tourists for the upcoming New Year holiday, VOV reported information given by travel agency Booking.com.

Fine art ceramic exports of Vietnam in November reached US$18 million, the highest level over the past year, representing an increase of 30.9% from the previous month, Radio the Voice of Vietnam quoted the figures of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first 11 months of 2023 are estimated at 3.15 billion USD, a decrease of 22% year on year, Vietnam News Agency quoted figures of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2023), one of the leading international trade exhibitions in Vietnam, was kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on December 7 with the participation of 1,200 businesses from 22 countries and territories, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Ten more Vietnamese culinary dishes and specialties have been recognised as new Asian records by the Asian Record Organisation, pushing the number of Vietnamese items in such categories to 60 since 2012, reported VNA.

Vietnam has become the second largest exporter of banana to China, behind only the Philippines, accounting for 28.2% of the total amount of bananas imported by the market, VOV News quoted figures of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh said that Vietnam is among the 10 biggest producers of construction ceramics and has the fourth largest ceramic tile output, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam has won the World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023 title of the World Travel Awards for the fourth time so far, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the information of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

The Hoi An Memories Land, part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage site of Hoi An in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, has been named the World's Leading Cultural Tourism & Entertainment Complex 2023 at the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on December 1.