VOV.VN - With sustainable foundations and appropriate development strategies in place, Vietnam continues to secure its position as one of the most outstanding bright spots in Southeast Asia and the world.

Over 500 businesses and traders gathered at the Dong Xuan Trade Centere in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district on January 1 to celebrate the New Year.

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Indonesia reached US$16 billion in 2024, of which exports were estimated to exceed US$6 billion, a record high figure so far, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in December 2024 dipped below the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in three months, signaling a fractional deterioration in overall business conditions at the end of the year, according to the latest report by S&P Global.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony on January 2 to present the State President’s decision and the Defense Minister’s decision to assign eight more officers to United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.

VOV.VN - After enduring a difficult year, the Vietnamese men’s national football is set to bounce back by competing in many tournaments which are due to be held in 2025, with fans expectant fans hopeful of a change in fortunes.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourist hotspots such as the capital city of Hanoi, the ancient city of Hoi An, and Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh province continued to garner praise from international media outlets this year, with some winning global recognition for the first time, including Ha Giang and Ha Nam.

VOV.VN - On December 31 evening, people across Vietnam took to the streets to take part in various activities, including the Countdown party, ringing in the New Year 2025.

Rice exports set new records in both volume and value in 2024 but the commodity is expected to face a difficult year ahead as India lifted its ban on non-basmati white rice exports in September, which will push up global rice supplies next year.

A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang paid a working visit to Cambodia from December 26-29.