Vietnam's Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Cuba's Minister of Agriculture Ydael Jesus Perez Brito discussed strengthening collaboration in rice production at a meeting in Hanoi on December 9.

Vietnam exported 235,335 tonnes of pepper, including 207,498 tonnes of black pepper and 27,837 tonnes of white pepper, in January - November to earn US$1.22 billion, with the US being the biggest importer, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - The 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024) were celebrated in Canberra on December 9 by the Embassy and Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Australia.

VOV.VN - The integration of technology into tourism has redefined how people plan and experience their journeys. In Vietnam, now a prominent destination on the global travel map, the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs) has created significant opportunities for both travelers and local businesses. Among these, BestPrice Travel has emerged as a leader, offering tailored services through join-in group tours and customized-private packages.

Professor Carl Thayer at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy has described Vietnam’s maintenance of political stability and economic success as its outstanding achievements in 2024.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese airlines are in the process of expanding their fleets to include the addition of new aircraft in order to meet the surge in passenger demand ahead during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - Vietnam raked in more than US$249.2 million from exporting 90,270 tonnes of cinnamon during the past 11 months of the year, up 10.2% in volume and 3.9% in value against the same period from last year.

VOV.VN - The current cold mass in the northern region will gradually weaken on December 9 as temperatures are expected to reach 25 to 26 degrees Celsius over the next few days.

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and China during the past months of the year reached US$185.4 billion, according to the latest report released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and the US reached US$122.4 billion during the 11-month period, exceeding last year’s figure of US$111 billion, according to information released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).