Thông tấn xã Việt Nam

Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Mme. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice State President, assumes the position of Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from March 21, 2024, until the National Assembly elects a new President, an announcement of the National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee read.

Rice exports up nearly 50% in January-February

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported that Vietnam’s rice exports hit 708 million USD in the first two months of 2024, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The figures promise a positive outlook for rice exports during 2024 as a whole, especially those to major markets.

Index of Industrial Production up 5.7% in January-February

Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 5.7% year-on-year in the opening two months of 2024, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

Urbanisation to reach minimum of 45% by 2025

Under Decision No 179/QD-TTg, dated February 16, 2024, approving the Construction Industry Development Strategy until 2030 with orientations to 2045, the urbanisation rate is to reach a minimum of 45% by 2025.

Record trade surplus since 2009 in first two months

Vietnam’s exports stood at 59.34 billion USD in the first two months of this year, while imports totalled 54.62 billion USD. The trade surplus was therefore 4.72 billion USD, the highest since 2009.

Average per capita housing area to reach 30 sq m by 2030

The construction sector has set a target of the average per capita housing area nationwide reaching approximately 30 sq m by 2030, with the proportion of solid houses nationwide reaching 85-90%.

Textile & garment exports up 15% in January-February

General Statistics Office figures reveal that Vietnam earned 5.2 billion USD from exporting textile and garment products in the opening two months of 2024, a 15-percent increase compared to the same period of 2023. The figure puts textiles and garments in fourth position in terms of revenue-generating sectors.

Dien Bien Phu Campaign: A brief summary

The Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 stands out as a remarkable epic of the people's war, making its mark in history as a shining triumph that smashed the stronghold of imperial colonialism.

Vietnam successfully curbed many dangerous diseases

Vietnam has successfully curbed many dangerous diseases such as smallpox, polio, plague, SARS, and COVID-19, and is one of only a few countries with a complete and broadly-organised healthcare network accessible to hamlets and villages.

PMI exceeds 50, Vietnam’s manufacturing demonstrating ongoing improvements

Vietnam’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 50.4 points in February, up slightly compared to the 50.3 points recorded in January and above the 50-point threshold for the second month in succession.

Seven countries establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam

Following the recent announcement of Vietnam and Australia upgrading their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 7, Vietnam now boasts such partnership with a total of seven countries.

Vietnam, Australia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and Australia elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.

State-owned enterprises outperform 2023 business plans

State-owned enterprises had basically gone ahead business and production plans in 2023, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.