Despite numerous challenges in 2024, Ho Chi Minh City's economy still record a commendable growth rate of 7.17%, heard a conference held on December 26 to review local socio-economic development achievements for 2024 and set the tasks for 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has surpassed Bangladesh to become the world’s second largest apparel and textile exporter, ranking only behind China, said Hoang Manh Cam, spokesperson for the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) at a press briefing on December 25.

VOV.VN - The tourism industry of Vietnam has planned to receive 22-23 million international visitors by 2025 as part of its efforts to recover and grow the tourism industry following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - 16 contracts valued at approximately US$286.3 million were signed primarily by the General Department of Defense Industry and Military Industry and Telecoms Group Viettel of Vietnam at the 2024 Vietnam International Defense Exhibition, according to expo organisers.

Domestic, international industrial parks and related stakeholders shared experiences implementing smart industrial park models and proposed policy solutions to transition Vietnamese industrial parks from traditional models to smart and sustainable ones at the Vietnam Industrial Park Forum.

VOV.VN - The opening day of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 on December 21 saw thousands of visitors contemplate many new weapons and technologies in the defense industry.

The Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) announced on December 20 that it has received a certification from the Ministry of Defence, and the Army of Malaysia, recognising that Viettel's military communication products meet standards to be supplied to the Malaysian Army.

VOV.VN - A workshop looking at industrial policies and visions for Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 20, attracting significant attention from experts, policymakers, and business representatives.

VOV.VN - Defense cooperation between Vietnam and Italy has been promoted, achieving positive results in areas such as training and defense industry, especially following the fourth Defense Policy Dialogue in July 2023, said Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien.

VOV.VN - An international seminar was held in the Central Highland resort city of Da Lat on December 18 to seek ways to develop the city’s green tourism and cultural industry.