Author: VNA
US Magazine: A 3-Day trip to Phu Quoc costs less than a weekend in Singapore
Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has dedicated an entire article to explain the allure of Phu Quoc to its nearly 5 million readers.
Multidimensional poverty rate drops to below 1% in 2024
The multidimensional poverty rate in Vietnam has fallen to below 1% this year, the Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on December 27.
Economic diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-Singapore relations: official
Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.
Vietnam's eco-school models, initiatives honoured
Schools winning the ASEAN Eco-Schools Vietnam 2024 Awards were honoured at a ceremony jointly held in Hanoi on December 27 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the “For Green Future” Foundation of Vingroup JSC.
Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh named Vietnam’s most outstanding athlete of 2024
With a total score of 1,286, sharpshooter Trinh Thu Vinh has been crowned Vietnam’s most outstanding athlete of 2024 in a national poll organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism along with various sports committees.
Vietnam actively contributes to boosting ASEAN – Bangladesh relations
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh, in its role as the rotating chair of the ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC), hosted the committee’s 62nd meeting in Dhaka on December 26.
Art show highlights Cu Chi land and people
An experimental piece of theatre, dedicated to the soldiers and people who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and reunification will be performed every weekend at the Cu Chi Culture, Sport and Information Centre.
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.
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.
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.
