The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has ordered local firms to ensure sufficient supply of goods of affordable prices for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, as demand on this occasion is forecast to increase 10% from the same time last year.

Thirty-two enterprises in various areas including building materials, consumer goods, garment and textile, food and services received the Ho Chi Minh City Golden Brand Award from the municipal People’s Committee on January 14 for the outstanding achievements they have carved out to develop brands for products and services.

VOV.VN -With a population of more than 100 million people, of which the middle class is considered to stand at a high level of 20%, Vietnam truly boasts potential and strengths for goods consumption and service development.

Vietnam’s high-value manufacturing is expected to grow, with the government intent on increasing manufacturing’s share of the economy from 25% to 30% by 2030 by attracting more high-value manufacturing investment, said the “Strength through Diversification: Opportunities across Asia Pacific” report by Cushman & Wakefield.

The Vietnamese peacekeeping force in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has organised a lot of mass mobilisation activities in the Abyei area, aiming to build a good relationship and boost mutual assistance between the Vietnam People's Army and the local community.

VOV.VN - The new rice celebration is one of the most important rituals of the Co Tu ethnic minority to show their gratitude to heaven and earth for giving them good weather and bumper crops.

Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines signed an agreement on November 29 to promote cooperation in the field of air cargo transport to bring long-term value to customers and both airlines.

An online workshop discussing measures to further promote the export of potential products to Africa and the Middle East was held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency on November 23.

Walmart, the renowned retail giant based in the US, expects to turn Vietnam into a goods supply centre of Asia, Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President, Sourcing, for Walmart, has told Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

VOV.VN - Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kenny G put on a stunning performance to more than 4,000 fans in Hanoi with his impressive “Good Morning Vietnam” concert held at the National Convention Center on November 14.