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A glance at major socio-economic indicators in first half of 2025
VOV.VN - The first six months of 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 7.52%, the highest in 15 years. Let's have a look at major indicators of the economy in the period.
Investment reforms drive surge in FDI inflows to Vietnam
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached more than US$21 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by streamlined investment procedures, special incentives, and improved investor support mechanisms.
Hue cuisine and culture honoured with national heritage status
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two elements from Hue - Bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and the Bhươih Haro Tơme (new rice) festival - national intangible cultural heritage.
Gamuda Land proposes metro line in HCM City
VOV.VN - Malaysian real estate and infrastructure developer Gamuda Land has proposed a construction package of a metro and urban railway project connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh International Airport.
Swiss diplomat proposes Hanoi jazz festival to mark 55 years of diplomacy
VOV.VN - Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass has proposed holding a jazz festival in Hanoi to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Switzerland diplomatic relations (October 11, 1971 – 2026).
Top leader calls for expedited trial of serious corruption cases of public concern
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on July 7 urged relevant agencies to accelerate the investigation, prosecution, and trial of serious, complex corruption and misconduct cases that have drawn public attention, ensuring thorough and lawful resolution.
Hue scrambles to stamp out Streptococcus Suis outbreak
VOV.VN - The central city of Hue is taking bold measures in an effort to stamp out an outbreak of Streptococcus Suis, a dangerous bacterial disease transmitted from pigs, leading to 12 new human infections, including a fatality, since late June.
Vietnam wins gold at PPA Tour Asia’s Panas Malaysia Open 2025
VOV.VN - Vietnam made a remarkable debut on the professional pickleball stage as young duo Tong Nhat Minh and Le Xuan Duc took a gold medal in the U18 Men’s Doubles at the PPA Tour Asia Panas Malaysia Open 2025, held on July 5.
Vietnam seeks WHO assistance in disease response, universal health care
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, showing both sides’ strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in public health and global health security.
Rice industry sets sights on US$5.7 billion export target amid price pressure
VOV.VN - Vietnamese rice businesses are required to diversity export markets and input sources to navigate shifting global demand and tariff challenges, towards the US$5.7 billion export target this year, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE).