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Vietnam emerges as strategic player in global economy

The website sourceofasia.com has recently published an article, highlighting that Vietnam has emerged as a crucial player in the global economy due to balancing its dual trade partnerships with superpowers like the US and China.

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Vietnam-India bilateral trade likely to exceed US$15 billion this year
Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and India is projected to surpass US$15 billion this year, continuing to affirm the pivotal role of economic and trade cooperation in the Vietnam-India relations, heard the India-Vietnam Meet on Economic Cooperation in Hanoi on December 24.
How to connect local businesses with Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Vietnam and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)) boast huge potential and a wealth of opportunities for joint cooperation.

Four Points by Sheraton opens first hotel in Hà Giang, expanding Marriott’s presence in Việt Nam
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Hà Giang, its third property in Việt Nam and the first internationally branded hotel in Hà Giang Province.
HCM City's Metro Line 1 serves 150,000 passengers on opening day
To encourage ridership, the city is offering free rides for the first 30 days of operation, a programme estimated to cost approximately VNĐ15.7 billion (US$617,000). An additional $17.3 billion will be allocated to support free rides on 17 bus routes connecting to the metro during this period.
Top ten science-tech events of 2024
The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists’ Club has unveiled a list of the top 10 sci-tech events of 2024, selected by reporters and editors of press agencies nationwide.
Up in smoke
The Vietnamese government has decided to ban the production, trade, import, storage, transportation and use of electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, gases, and addictive substances that pose a risk to human health, starting in 2025. Let’s hear what people have to say about this issue.

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Hà Nội Court opens second phase of 'repatriation flight' corruption trial
The scandal emerged in early 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic left thousands of Vietnamese citizens stranded abroad.
Việt Yên's leap to township: new era of industrial growth
Situated just 20 km south of Bắc Giang city, the town lies near major transportation arteries, including National Highways 1A and 17, and the Hà Nội–Bắc Giang expressway.
Key leadership selected in Lục Ngạn District and Chũ Town after administrative reorganisation
The Bắc Giang Provincial Party Committee has proposed key leadership appointments for the newly reorganised Lục Ngạn District and Chũ Town following the administrative unit reorganisation.
Việt Nam's replacement fertility rate at lowest level in 12 years
A rapidly declining birth rate will immediately and significantly impact the nation, with particularly low fertility rates in some regions of the country.
Nearly half agencies, businesses targeted by cyberattacks in 2024
The total number of cyberattacks in 2024 is estimated to exceed 659,000,
Aquatic exports hit US$10 billion
Vietnam's aquatic exports reached US$10 billion in 2024, driven by shrimp and pangasius, despite challenges related to markets, logistics, and raw materials, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said on December 23.
Vietnam rakes in over US$1.2 billion from pepper exports by mid-December
Vietnam grossed US$1.26 billion from exporting nearly 242,000 tonnes of pepper by mid-December this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Inter-Hospital Organ and Tissue Donation Advocacy branch established
The Việt Nam Tissue and Organ Donation Advocacy Association in collaboration with the University Medical Centre HCM City on Monday launched the Southern Region Inter-Hospital Organ and Tissue Donation Advocacy branch in an attempt to increase the number of donated organs.
Việt Nam: a safe destination for the global semiconductor industry
Việt Nam has a significant opportunity to integrate deeply into the semiconductor industry's global value chain. This requires active participation from ministries, sectors, local governments, enterprises, research institutes, universities and experts, both domestic and international.
Prudential Vietnam and HSBC Vietnam enter bancassurance partnership
Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Ltd. and HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. have entered into a bancassurance partnership.
Homeownership struggles in HCM City: a closer look
HCM City residents are facing significant challenges when it comes to affording homes in Việt Nam’s largest metropolis, according to a city survey.
MoU signed to establish cell, stem-cell quality control centre in Vietnam
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Hoa Lam Shangri-La Healthcare of Hoa Lam Group and Japan-based Cyto-Facto Inc to collaborate in establishing a quality control centre for cells and stem cells in Vietnam that meets international standards.
Vinhomes gets green light from SGX for bond issuance
Vinhomes JSC has just announced its submission of registration documents for bond listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) on December 19.
Measles cases rise, with a third of children being treated in one hospital requiring ventilation
Since the beginning of this year, the capital has reported 259 cases of measles across all 30 districts and towns, whereas no cases were recorded during the same period last year.
Social insurance gains achievements in administrative procedure simplification
The National Public Service Portal has just announced good results in the Public Administration Index, which evaluates the service provision for citizens and businesses in administrative procedures and public services across 2024.