Vietnam’s garment and textile industry needs to develop a closed-loop supply chain with a focus on obtaining self-sufficiency in raw materials in order to meet the rules of origin under the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) for expanding exports to this market.

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

The Prime Minister has endorsed three years of awards recognising exceptional achievements at a national level, in companies and organisations, who collectively are responsible for close to 170,000 workers.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has set a target of 6% export growth in 2025 as global inflation has cooled down and international market demand recovers.

The German Business Association (GBA) in Vietnam has recently announced its focus on sustainable investments for 2025, with an emphasis on industries such as renewable energy, digital transformation, and high-tech manufacturing.

The Vietnam national football team started their journey at the 2024 ASEAN Championship with a 4-1 win against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on December 9.

The Ministry of Transport recently released a draft decision approving the proposal for a yacht management project, which is set to be developed into a signature tourism service of the country by 2030.

The VinFast electric car factory, in Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ky Anh Town of the central province of Ha Tinh, was officially launched on December 8, expected to bring transformative benefits to the region and the industry.

"Breakthrough cultural industry with programmes of great reputation, attraction and social effect" is one of 15 typical events of the culture, sports and tourism industry in 2024.

The Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the world-famous classical ballet The Nutcracker at the Opera House on December 6, 7 and 8 to welcome the Christmas season.