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Vietnamese rubber exports to China rise in value
VOV.VN - Vietnam raked in US$2.07 billion from the export of 1.25 million tonnes of rubber during the opening 11 months of the year, down 15.5% in volume but up 5.5% in value compared to the same period last year, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Trade surplus of agricultural sector reaches nearly US$18 billion in 2024
The export of agro-forestry-aquatic products has created a breakthrough this year, generating US$62.5 billion, up 18.7% year on year, with a record trade surplus of US$17.9 billion, marking a remarkable 46.8% growth rate compared to the previous year.
Video introducing Vietnamese tourism to be aired on CNN
VOV.VN - A 30-second video will be released on famous news broadcaster Cable News Network (CNN) of the United States and digital platforms to introduce Vietnamese tourism worldwide, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Frequency of labour accidents decreases by 6-7% on annual basis
Labour accidents in 2024 have continued to decline, with the frequency brought under control at about 6-7%, according to Deputy Director of the Department of Work Safety under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Khanh Long.
People flock to largest flower festival in northern Vietnam
VOV.VN - Thousands of people converged on Me Linh district of Hanoi on December 26 evening to attend the launch of the Me Linh Flower Festival 2024, the largest of its kind in northern Vietnam.
Mister Tourism World 2025 grand finale to take place at Vinh Hy Bay
VOV.VN - The coastal bay of Vinh Hy in Ninh Thuan province, southern Vietnam, will host the grand finale of the Mister Tourism World 2025 competition, announced the organisers of the competition on December 26.
Miss Vietnam 2024 beauty pageant launched with new format
VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2024 will be held in Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, for the first time, with several changes, including a reality television show, said the competition’s organizer Tien Phong.
HCM City raises over VND8 billion for local farmers, disadvantaged residents
Ho Chi Minh City raised more than VND8.4 billion (US$330,000) at a special art programme in the city on December 26 evening, aiming to support local farmers and disadvantaged residents.
New York’s Times Square model to take shape in Ho Chi Minh City
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will renovate the area in front of Ben Thanh Market in the city centre, transforming it into a large square similar to New York’s Times Square.
Tan Son Nhat airport increases flights to serve Lunar New Year
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has adjusted the flight capacity at Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport, raising it to 48 flights per hour during the day and 46 per hour at night, in a bid to meet peak travel demand during the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year Festival.
