Vietnam in foreigners’ eyes

Hue and Hanoi are two Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 50 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024 - 2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.

With inbound accommodation searches up 30% compared to last year, Vietnam is set to sparkle as a favourite for international revelers looking to welcome New Year 2025, according to Agoda.

The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, underway from December 19-22 at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi, has left a lasting impression on defence officials and ambassadors from various countries.

Vietnam has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region in 2024. The country's remarkable performance is attributed to a robust recovery in exports coupled with strong domestic demand, Andrea Coppola, the World Bank's Lead Country Economist and Programme Leader for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions in Vietnam, told the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam will be the standout among the top six ASEAN economies (ASEAN-6), growing at a faster pace relative to its peers during the next few years, according to the Oxford Economics, a global economic advisory firm.

An official of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said she is impressed with Vietnam’s efforts in migration governance, and that the country’s dynamic approach, which balances economic growth, international cooperation, and people-centred development, has provided valuable lessons for others globally.

A ceremony has been held in Warsaw, Poland to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944-2024) and 35 years of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024), reported Vietnam News Agency.

Malaysian history and international politics researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun from Penang Institute has emphasised the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)'s contributions to the national building and safeguarding as well as to UN peacekeeping activities, reported Vietnam News Agency.

On the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), numerous international experts have expressed admiration for the army's historical, present and future contributions and accomplishments.

Vietnam is set to lead Southeast Asia’s e-commerce revolution, given that this industry potentially drives national economic transformation, according to the latest report published by IMARC Group, a market research provider, on December 1.

As part of a visit to units of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) from November 24 to 28, Mr. Vadim Potanin, Senior Representative from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the UN Headquarters in New York, and Ms. Uchenna Odenigbo, Head of Mission Support for UNISFA, visited and worked with Vietnam’s Engineering Unit 3.

On November 24, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation from Vietnam concluded their official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The visit included participation in the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) in Phnom Penh.

World Bank (WB) Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro described Vietnam as a success story in terms of economic development since it has dramatically transformed the economic landscape, achieving the extraordinary feat of increasing family incomes sixfold while attracting significant foreign investment over the past 40 years.

Vietnam always makes active and effective contributions to promoting multilateralism in the world, contributing to building a world of peace, stability, and sustainable development, General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) Pedro de Oliveira has said.

Chinese experts have highly valued Party General Secretary To Lam's recent article titled “Combating Wastefulness” and highlighted its significance in Vietnam's current period.

The 18th Vietnamese eloquence contest was held at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Japan's Chiba prefecture on November 2 to promote Vietnamese language in Japan and strengthen Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange.

Vietnam continues to demonstrate resilience amid the current geopolitical uncertainties and the pressing impacts of climate change, but concerns remain as the country moves forward, according to Ramla Khalidi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.

International organisations and experts have made positive comments on the Vietnamese economy, affirming their optimism about Vietnam's economic outlook.

Middle East media extensively covered Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visits to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, highlighting the notable achievements from his trip.

International organisations and experts have made positive comments on the Vietnamese economy, affirming their optimism about Vietnam's economic outlook.

The special flavour of Shan Tuyet tea from Lao Cai province won the hearts of the judging panel at the “Teas of the World” international competition, as announced by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA) in France.

Standard Chartered has revised up its forecast for Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth to 6.8% from the previous 6.0%, reflecting the stronger-than-expected expansion in the third quarter of this year.

The Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) Conference 2024 was held in Adelaide city on October 17, under the theme of “Embracing transition, transformation and trust: Exploring the future of the Australia-Vietnam relationship”.

Vietnam is becoming a global automotive tyre manufacturing hub, with the export turnover of technical rubber products expected to reach 4 billion USD in 2024, according to Nguyen Quoc Anh, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Rubber and Plastics Manufacturers Association.

Germany international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) recently ran an article on its website spotlighting several factors driving Vietnam’s economic growth.

Vietnam is ranked 15th among the world’s 20 best countries for tourists, according to the 2024 ranking compiled by the American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Various members of the German Association of Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW International) have pointed to potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Germany in labour supply.

Three female Vietnamese entrepreneurs have been named in the list of the Most Powerful Women Asia 2024 (MPW Asia) announced by US magazine Fortune.

Despite the damage from Typhoon Yagi, HSBC still believes that Vietnam’s economy will grow by 6.5% this year, the most optimistic among international organizations.

A competition to learn about Vietnam was held at the Institute of Asian and African Countries of Moscow State University (MGU) on September 21 with the participation of many Russian students in the form of a multimedia test.