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Vietnam welcomes nearly 17.6 million foreign tourists in 2024
VOV.VN - The country attracted approximately 17.6 million international visitors throughout 2024, marking an annual increase of 39.5% and reaching 97.6% of the 2019 pre-pandemic level.
Vietnam racks up trade surplus of US$24.77 billion in 2024
VOV.VN - Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$24.77 billion last year, with total import and export reaching US$786.29 billion, up 15.4% compared to the previous year, according to details given by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Foreign investment disbursement hits all-time high in 2024
VOV.VN - Disbursement of foreign investment last year reached about US$25.35 billion, up 9.4% compared to the figures from 2023, recording the highest disbursement level recorded so far, according to the latest data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
UN official discusses digital transformation, innovation with HCMA President
VOV.VN - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, on January 6, received UN Under-Secretary-General for Digital and Emerging Technologies Amandeep Singh Gill, who is visiting Vietnam from January 5-6.
BestPrice Travel partners with Ho Chi Minh City to welcome first foreign tourists in 2025
VOV.VN - On the morning of January 1, 2025, BestPrice Travel collaborated with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism to host a grand ceremony at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, welcoming the first international tourists to Vietnam in the New Year. This event aimed to highlight the city as an open, youthful, vibrant, and forward-looking destination for both domestic and international travelers.
A glance at major socio-economic indicators in 2024
VOV.VN - 2024 saw Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.09%, whilst foreign arrivals to the country surged by 39.5% on-year.
Diplomacy must drive 8% growth goal in 2025: PM Chinh
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the diplomatic sector's role in achieving at least 8% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs review conference on January 6 in Hanoi which focused on evaluating the ministry's performance in 2024 and setting key tasks for 2025.
Vietnam steps up global cooperation in technology and AI through UN Envoy’s visit
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a meeting in Hanoi on January 6 with UN Under-Secretary-General for Digital and Emerging Technologies Amandeep Singh Gill, who also serves as the UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s Envoy on Technology.
Vietnam closely monitoring pneumonia outbreaks in China
Vietnam's health authorities said on January 5 they are closely monitoring the situation regarding the new outbreak of virus-induced pneumonia in humans in China.
VOV wins three prizes at Dien Hong Award 2025
VOV.VN - The national broadcaster, Voice of Vietnam (VOV), clinched three prestigious awards at the third National Press Award on the National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils, known as the Dien Hong Award, held in Hanoi on January 5.