Vietnam’s efforts in expanding export markets for its fruit and vegetables in 2024 has paid off as for the first time, the export of these products has brought home US$7.2 billion, much higher than the figure of US$3.3 billion two years ago.

Trade cooperation between Vietnam and Italy in 2025 is expected to see many promising opportunities and favourable conditions for stronger growth, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao has said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a vital market and partner for Vietnam in the Middle East, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UAE Nguyen Thanh Diep has told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter in the Middle East and North Africa.

The economic and trade mechanisms between Vietnam and the US have shown efficiency throughout 2024, according to Do Ngoc Hung, trade counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the American country.

The official launch of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, which connects Ben Thanh Market in district 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc city, not only marks a significant milestone in its urban transport system but add a catalyst for the city’s stronger tourism development.

The ASEAN Military Music Exchange 2024 concluded on December 22 with a vibrant closing ceremony showcasing captivating performances that combined music and dances.

As of November 30, more than 17,000 Vietnamese workers had been working legally in Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources.

The final stage of the Viettel Marathon Series 2024, the first Vietnamese-initiated running event crossing the Indochinese region, took place in Cambodia on December 22.

The Can Tho Heritage Marathon 2024 kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of the same name on the morning of December 22, attracting more than 9,000 domestic and foreign runners.

Defence cooperation is one of the pillars of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Thailand, Vietnamese Defence Attaché to Thailand Colonel Pho Trieu Cuong has affirmed.