VOV.VN - Oxford Economics forecasts that Vietnam's GDP will grow by 6.7% this year and 6.5% next year, driven by a stable manufacturing sector and a rapid recovery in domestic demand.

The ASEAN Professional Engineer Registration Council of Vietnam under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 18 to honour and award ASEAN Professional Engineer certificates to 77 Vietnamese engineers.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an inter-ministerial meeting in Hanoi on December 18 to review ASEAN cooperation, Vietnam's strides in 2024, and chart a course for 2025.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of aerospace, defence and security companies under the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on December 18.

VOV.VN - Ngoc Tan’s header in extratime helped Vietnam secure a point in a dramatic match against hosts Philippines on December 18 evening and retain their top position in Group B of the ongoing ASEAN Cup 2024.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam and the Vietnam Defense Attaché Office in Brunei co-organized a ceremony on December 17 to mark 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and 35 years of the All-People’s Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - 2024).

VOV.VN - Thailand has maintained its position as Vietnam’s largest trading partner in ASEAN due to burgeoning trade, economic and investment activities between the two countries in recent times.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will try to secure a win over the Philippines in their third Group B match to advance to ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-finals, said coach Kim Sang-sik.

VOV.VN - Midfielder Quang Hai’s only goal helped Vietnam defeat Indonesia 1-0 at Viet Tri stadium on December 15 evening, thus rising to the top of the ASEAN Cup Group B with 6 points.

The ASEAN Spouses Circle (ASC) and its partners have applauded Vietnam’s successful presidency of the circle in 2024 at a recent meeting held in Washington, D.C.