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Fruit and vegetable sector sets sights on US$10 billion export target by 2030

The Vietnamese fruit and vegetable industry is anticipated to earn US$10 billion from exports by 2030, said Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

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Vietnamese and Algerian businesses expand partnership in construction and labour
Hanoi Construction Corporation reached a preliminary co-operation agreement on December 12 with Algerian partner Copresud, moving towards establishing a joint venture company operating in the construction sector in an effort to engage in bidding and implementing civil works in the North African country in the near future.
Conference discusses policy orientations of Vietnam’s financial market
The National Financial Supervisory Commission, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organised an international conference themed “Vietnam’s financial market: Perspectives and policy orientations” in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on December 12.

Two-digit growth realistic, and on the horizon for Vietnam: experts
Vietnam’s economic landscape is poised for robust growth, with experts forecasting the possibility of a remarkable two-digit expansion in the coming time, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) and technological advancements.
PM orders swift resolution of challenges for renewable energy projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has laid stress on the need to complete the resolution of obstacles for renewable projects by February 2025 to prevent wastefulness, contributing to ensuring electricity for development.
1,200 apartments in two projects in Hanoi open for purchase by foreign nationals
Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.
133 enterprises honoured with National Quality Awards 2021-2023
The Prime Minister has endorsed three years of awards recognising exceptional achievements at a national level, in companies and organisations, who collectively are responsible for close to 170,000 workers.

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Vietnam, China ink protocol on railway transport cooperation
A protocol related to railway transport cooperation between Vietnam and China was signed at the 44th Vietnam-China border railway conference held in Hanoi on December 12.
Mekong Delta faces increased saltwater intrusion in 2024-25 dry season
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is expected to experience unusually high saltwater intrusion during the upcoming dry season, albeit less severe than in 2023-24, 2015-16 and 2019-20.
Hà Nội plans to build nearly 600km of urban railway by 2045
The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation infrastructure, boosting the city’s socio-economic growth and mitigating environmental pollution.
MoIT sets export growth at 6% in 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has set a target of 6% export growth in 2025 as global inflation has cooled down and international market demand recovers.
Foreign sailor brought ashore for emergency medical treatment
Zainal Abidin, 54, an Indonesian national aboard the Singapore-flagged vessel en route from China to Singapore, sustained severe injuries to his face and left eye as the vessel was about 290 nautical miles off Quy Nhơn port.
Child sex trafficking ring from Việt Nam to Laos busted
The Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Department of Drug and Crime Prevention of the Border Guard Command, Hưng Yên Provincial Police, and Lao Police, has dismantled a human trafficking ring that exploited Vietnamese women for sexual purposes in Laos, with two suspects charged for trafficking minors under the age of 16.
Those with disabilities need supporting in digital society, climate change challenges
There is an urgent need to improve online public service portals and consider the abilities and preferences of those with disabilities when implementing methods of receiving allowances at the local level, in addition to tailored measures for climate adaptation based on specific disability types.
Việt Nam closely monitors fatal mysterious disease outbreak in DR Congo
The General Department of Preventive Medicine has stated it will continue closely monitor the situation and coordinate with WHO and other international partners to share updates and assess the outbreak’s progression.
Hà Nội to limit polluting vehicles in pilot low-emission zones
Proposals for fees and charges for pollution-emitting vehicles travelling in low-emission zones are expected to be imposed too.
Transport ministry welcomes flying taxi initiative, calls for caution
The MoT expressed support for the idea, recognising its potential benefits, but noted that the proposal lacked specific details, such as a legal framework, safety measures and implementation plans.
Doctors save Lao child in critical condition
N.L., 11 years old, from Et District in Laos' Houaphanh Province, was brought to the hospital’s paediatrics ward with extreme fatigue.
Bắc Giang implements resolution on restructuring administrative units for 2023–2025
Administrative units undergoing restructuring are required to hold conferences to officially announce the resolution and establish the new administrative units and governance structures by January 15, 2025.
Hanoi students win six medals at Int’l Junior Science Olympiad
All six Vietnamese students participating in the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania have won medals, with five silver and one bronze.
HCM City’s office market sees robust growth: Knight Frank
Ho Chi Minh City's office market is experiencing record absorption in 2024, demonstrating its vitality and resilience as well as consolidating its position as an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign businesses looking for strategic development opportunities in Southeast Asia, according to Knight Frank, one of the world's leading real estate consultancies.
US remains largest consumer of Vietnamese scallops
Vietnam grossed over US$31 million from exporting scallop products during the ten-month period, up 206% on-year, with the US being the country’s largest export market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).