Exports of wood and forestry products hit US$8.71 billion in the first half of this year, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry.

Export turnover in agriculture, forestry and fisheries reached US$24.23 billion in the first half of 2021, up 28.2% year-on-year.

The industrial sector's added value grew 8.91% in the first half of the year, according to the General Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has issued a number of specific guidelines relating to the medical isolation of F1 cases, involving individuals who came into close contact with COVID-19 patients, at home in Ho Chi Minh City.

Kostas Sarantidis, the sole foreigner who was honoured with the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces of Vietnam, passed away on June 25 (Vietnam time) at the age of 94.

VOV.VN - The ratios of young, ethnic, and re-elected deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) have either met or surpassed set targets, while the ratio of women to the deputies has reached an all-time high of over 30% since the start of the NA’s sixth tenure.

VOV.VN - The country is currently enduring its toughest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) wave since the start of the global pandemic, with the latest wave resulting in 3,104 cases of community transmission across 30 cities and provinces nationwide since April 27.

Vietnam outstandingly performed its role as the United Nations Security Council President in April, significantly contributing to realising the foreign policy set by the 13th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - A new Cabinet lineup has been unveiled at the National Assembly on April 8, comprising the Prime Minister, five Deputy Prime Ministers, 18 Ministers, and 4 Heads of ministerial-level bodies.

Vo Thi Anh Xuan, member of the Party Central Committee, was elected as Vice State President of Vietnam at the 11th session of the 14th National Assembly on April 6 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Politburo member Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been elected President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during the current 11th session of the 14th National Assembly held in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vuong Dinh Hue, a member of the Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, has been duly been elected as Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Election Council (NEC).

VOV.VN - The nation has registered a total of 849 locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases since January 27 following the latest detection of coronavirus outbreaks in the northern province of Hai Duong and in its neighbour Quang Ninh.

VOV.VN - Health care workers, along with those on the frontline in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), diplomats, customs workers, and immigration officers, will be among the priority groups in the country’s vaccination plan as it gradually vaccinates the population.

VOV.VN - As of the morning on February 3, the country has recorded a total of 310 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases following the nation’s latest outbreak, with Hai Duong province making up the largest hotspot with 226 cases.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong was re-elected as General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee for 2021-2026 at its first plenum in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Since its establishment in 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam has held a total of 12 congresses, with each undertaking a new mission to meet the requirement of specific periods.

VOV.VN - At present Vietnam has successfully produced two novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, namely Nanocovax and Covivac.

VOV.VN - During the past five years the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee has held 14 conferences and adopted 10 important resolutions. Following is the timeline for the past 14 conferences and 10 resolutions.

VOV.VN - 2020 witnessed Vietnamese import-export turnover reach over US$543,9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, according to the General Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has ratified a free frade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, and inked the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership , and another FTA with the United Kingdom, offering a window of opportunity for the country to boost trade with its partners.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s success in containing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impressed observers worldwide. Here are some of the important milestones in the country’s fierce battle to bring the epidemic under control.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to conduct the first phase of clinical trials on a locally made novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on December 17.

VOV.VN - The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi have revealed five places where members of the public will not be permitted to enter without wearing a face mask.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly adopted a resolution on major socio-economic development targets for 2021 at its plenary meeting in Hanoi on November 11.

VOV.VN - Relations between Vietnam and Japan have stood the test of time over the years and are considered an exemplary model in an ever-changing world.

VOV.VN - The local labour market has shown signs of improvement in Q3 after hitting record lows during the previous second quarter, with the country successfully bringing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic under control.

VOV.VN - The opening nine months of the year witnessed 18 sectors receive foreign direct investment (FDI), with the largest amount of investment coming in the processing and manufacturing industry.

VOV.VN - The contributions made by Vietnamese military officers, the nation's ambassadors for peace to the United Nations peacekeeping missions, have received great acclaim from international friends.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health on September 21 issued a No 4995/BYT-DP document providing temporary guidance to monitor people wishing to enter Vietnam.