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SIAL Interfood helps local firms make further inroads into Indonesian market

SIAL Interfood 2024, one of the largest food and beverage exhibitions in Southeast Asia, has helped Vietnamese enterprises gain further entry into the potential Indonesian market, as well as the region and the wider world.

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Central province to upgrade local high-school system
The central province plans to allocate funds of more than VNĐ1.3 trillion (US$52 million) for upgrading high schools across 2025-30, as only 10 out of 54 high schools (18.5 per cent) attained the national standards.
Local vibes at Hà Nội market
Đồng Xuân Market should be a must-go destination for any tourist visiting the capital. More than 2,000 stalls are packed with a variety of goods and it’s a great place for foreigners to enjoy a taste of local life while shopping for souvenirs. Let’s have a look around!

Local finswimmers dominate Southeast Asian championship with 21 gold medals
Vietnamese competitors grabbed a total of 21 gold, 14 silver and 4 bronze medals to top the medal tally at the Southeast Asian Finswimming Championship Indoor 2024 which concluded on November 5 in Cambodia.
Studying the name Bắc Giang in history to better preserve and develop local culture
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Bắc Giang Province has recently organised a conference titled, 'Discussing the name Bắc Giang over historical periods'.
Over 12,000 residents in Bắc Giang surveyed on local government services
According to the provincial Party Commission for Mass Mobilisation, the survey aimed to evaluate the results of improvements to offices and services offered by the communal people's committees.
Bắc Giang police supports local community
The initiative was financed by donations from police across the province, who collected approximately VNĐ80 million (US$3,200).

Bắc Giang exceeds poverty reduction targets with innovative local strategies
To date, the province has consistently exceeded its targets, achieving an average annual poverty reduction of 1.32 per cent from 2021 to 2023.
Local female futsal players ready for AFC Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers
The Vietnamese national women's futsal team are making final preparations ahead of the qualifying round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025, due to take place in January.
Local bodybuilders ready for world championships in the Maldives
Vietnam has sent 20 athletes to compete in the 15th World Bodybuilding Championships, due to take place in the Maldives from November 5 to 11.
Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week Fall/Winter attracts 16 local and foreign designers
As many as 16 domestic and foreign fashion designers and brands will participate in the Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 13 to 16.
Over 260 local and Chinese exhibitors join Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo
The Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) officially opened on October 30 in Hanoi, with the event attracting more than 260 exhibitors from both China and Vietnam.
Two local beauties depart for Miss International and Miss Universe pageants
Vietnamese representatives Thanh Thuy and Ky Duyen left Ho Chi Minh City on October 28 for Japan and Mexico as they head to compete for titles at the Miss International and Miss Universe pageants.
Local representative comes third at K-League Asian Youth Championship Jeju
U17 PVF FC came in third position in the overall ranking of the K-League Asian Youth Championship Jeju friendly tournament which concluded in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 26.
Local firms promote wooden furniture at High Point Market Fall 2024 in US
Dozens of Vietnamese wooden furniture, interior, and exterior decoration enterprises have introduced their wooden furniture and interior decoration products at the High Point Market Fall 2024 taking place in North Carolina in the US.
Three local players through to World Cup 3-Cushion’s knock-out stage
Three Vietnamese billiards representatives have advanced to the knock-out stage of the UMB 3-cushion World Cup tournament, with the event taking place in the Netherlands, after enjoyed victories in the group stage held on October 24.
Kiên Giang Province’s new-style rural communes improve local lives
The building of new-style rural communes in Kiên Giang Province has helped improve the appearance of rural areas and the lives of local people.
Local billiard players still allowed to compete in international tournaments
Vietnamese billiards players are still allowed to participate in international billiards tournaments, even though the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) has announced the suspension of membership for the Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation (VBSF).
Local gold ring prices surge to reach new record high on October 17
The price of gold rings Vietnam rose by VND550,000 on October 18 morning to reach a record high of VND85 million per tael, fueled by rising global prices, according to local media reports.
Local gold ring prices surge to reach new record high
The prices of domestic gold rings continued their upward trajectory on October 4, reaching an all-time high of VND83.6 million per tael.
Local photographer wins big at Epson International Pano Awards 2024
Local photographer Nguyen Tan Tuan has become the overall runner-up at the open competition of the Epson International Pano Awards 2024 for his outstanding photo “Mùa Hoa Cúc” (chrysanthemum Season).
Forest programme boosts local businesses
The programme culminated in the Demo Day workshop where seven of the 35 businesses were shortlisted for a pitch competition.

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