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Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City have all made the list of the 100 best walking cities across the world to discover by foot, VOV reported article compiled by travel website GuruWalk.com.

The Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2024 (Saigontex - Saigonfabric 2024) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on April 10, said the Vietnam News Agency.

According to VOV, British magazine Time Out has selected the nation among its list of best places for solo female travelers in 2024 who are heading to far-flung destinations in search of new friends, different cultures, and memorable experiences.

Vietnam Airlines will open direct flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting from June 17, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

Vietnam exported 147,000 tonnes of cashew nuts worth US$782 million in the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 31.8% in volume and 20.5% in value year on year, reported the Voice of Vietnam according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

As many as 147,000 tonnes of cashew nuts of Vietnam were exported in the first quarter of the year, worth US$782 million, representing a rise of 31.8% in volume and 20.5% in value year on year, the Voice of Vietnam quoted the figures of the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The US website finance.yahoo.com placed Vietnam 6th among the fastest growing economies in Asia in 2024 in its article published on April 4, reported Vietnam News Agency.

With trade promotion activities intensified, the export revenue of the agro-forestry-fishery sector is able to earn 54-55 billion USD in 2024 as assigned by the Prime Minister, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the information of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

According to VOV, Yahoo! Finance has named Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province among the top 20 most underrated travel destinations throughout Asia.

Vietnamese weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh clinched a coveted spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dominant performance at the ongoing 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Thailand, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Recovery of the world economy, including many major export markets of Vietnam, is a positive sign for the Southeast Asian nation’s import and export activities in the coming time, reported Vietnam News Agency.

More than 10,000 vouchers with an estimated value of 5 billion VND (200,000 USD) have been offered for tourists visiting the city during the promotion programme titled "Enjoy Da Nang" in year-around flooded festivals, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnamese delicacy Bánh bột lọc (pork and shrimp dumplings with wrappers made from tapioca flour) was named as one of the “35 world’s tastiest dumplings”, VOV reported the article by news outlet CNN of the United States.

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 8.08 billion USD in the first quarter of the year, almost double that of last year’s corresponding period, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the information of the General Statistics Office (GSO).

According to VOV, Bangkok-based writer Vichayuth Chantan has published an article on Life Style Asia, suggesting a number of the best things to do when visiting Hoi An Old Town in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam province.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on March 27 exported 18 tonnes of acacia mangoes to the Republic of Korea (RoK), reported Vietnam News Agency.

As many as eight Vietnamese businesses have introduced a wide range of food and beverage products at the 2024 International Food and Drink Event (IFE) 2024, which is getting underway in London from March 25 to 27, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Ho Chi Minh City, the largest financial centre and most populous locality in Vietnam, has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, VOV reported the article by the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.

Cruise tourism plays a crucial role in attracting foreign visitors to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, contributing to its overall socio-economic development, reported VNA.

Nearly 20 commercial banks in Vietnam have adjusted deposit rates since the beginning of this month, with most lowering rates, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnamese import-export turnover reached 145.6 billion USD as of mid-March, enjoying a trade surplus of 6.2 billion USD, VOV News quoted figures compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s first batch of organic coffee beans has been exported to Japan, said the Vietnam News Agency.

According to VOV, international food website Taste Atlas has given plenty of compliments to the Top 4 Vietnamese beef dishes, all of which are traditionally reserved for special occasions across the country.

Vietnam exported wood chips to 13 markets in 2023. China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are the country's three main wood chip export markets, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien and Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival 2024 took place in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 16 evening, drawing a large number of visitors, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade will kick off a concentrated promotion program on April 30, featuring 100 booths with promotion from 30-100%, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

According to VOV, Asian travel website DestinAsian has revealed a list of the 10 best islands to visit across Asia, with the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc ranking sixth on the list.

New records have continuously been set in the prices of coffee in Central Highlands localities recently, now standing at over 90,000 VND (3.65 USD) per kilo, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The Pho Festival 2024, which will take place in the northern province of Nam Dinh from March 15 – 17, will attract the participation of 65 master chefs and culinary experts from across the country, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Travel website Hindustan Times of India has suggested discovering top iconic destinations across central Vietnam, including the ancient port city of Hoi An, the My Son relic site, and the modern beach city of Quy Nhon, VOV reported the recent article.