The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos held a ceremony on December 25 to confer orders and medals from the Vietnamese Party, State on one collective and several individuals of the Lao Presidential Office in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the great friendship between the two countries.

The direct export of Vietnamese goods through various foreign distribution systems not only helps producers increase profits but also provides Vietnamese products an opportunity to be exported under their own brands.

VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained a positive outlook for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025, by raising its growth forecast for the economy to 6.6%, up from the 6.2% forecast made in September.

VOV.VN - Six Vietnamese firms have been officially selected to send labourers to work in Australia in the agricultural sector under the Vietnam Labour Mobility Arrangement (VLMA).

VOV.VN - A national conference was held in Hanoi on December 25 commemorating 65 years of connecting overseas Vietnamese with the homeland and 20 years of implementing the Politburo Resolution 36 on the work concerning overseas Vietnamese.

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 - In 2024, high-ranking leaders of Vietnam made numerous foreign visits to promote cooperation across various fields, demonstrating the country’s independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy.

Regarding the case of a Japanese company failing to pay wages to Vietnamese workers, the Labour Management Board of the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan has taken action to assist workers in solving the issue.

Vietnamese goods have steadily established a strong presence in the UK, with exports to this demanding market continously growing since 2021, said Hoang Le Hang, First Secretary of the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK.

Vietnam recently showcased its certified halal products at the Melaka Halal Festival 2024 in Malaysia, a move to expand its presence in the global halal market.