The export turnover of agriculture, forestry and aquaculture in the first seven months of 2020 was estimated at 22.3 billion USD, a decrease of 2.8 percent year-on-year.
International tourist arrivals to Vietnam in the first seven months of 2020 is estimated at 3.67 million, down 61.6% year-on-year.
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is considered a comprehensive and high-quality trade pact, which is in line with regulations set by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The deal is expected to boost Vietnam's exports when it comes into force.
The national consumer price index (CPI) in July grew by 0.4 percent against June and 3.39 percent year-on-year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on July 29.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has praised the contributions made by intellectuals, scientists, writers and artists to national defence and development, and pledged favourable conditions for their development.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested the northern midland province of Phu Tho develop digital, night-time and urban economies during a teleconference with its leaders on July 28.
Since Ca tru was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection, Hanoi has made great efforts to revive this art form.
In the first six months of 2020, Vietnam's export volume to ASEAN countries was estimated at nearly 11 billion USD while its import volume from the bloc was over 14 billion USD.
Domestic business situation is expected to improve or keep stable compared to that of Quarter 2.
After 20 years of establishment and development, the Vietnamese stock market has overcome many ups and downs to get the current scale, which is a considerable achievement.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern held a virtual summit on bilateral strategic partnership on July 22.
Since the normalisation of bilateral relations 25 years ago, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US has consistently increased. Vietnam ranks 16th among the US trade partners and the US is Vietnam’s third largest trade partner.
Hoi An ancient city in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam was ranked third among the list of the world’s top 25 cities in 2020 recently announced by Travel + Leisure.
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam, attends a ceremony to officially recognise Vietnam as a member of ASEAN in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on July 28, 1995.
Vietnam’s Dak Nong Geopark has been recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark, becoming the third of its kind in the country.
Son La province looks to consume 70,000 tonnes of longans in 2020, including 57,000 tonnes for domestic consumption and 7,900 tonnes for exports.
Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in June reached its highest level in 10 months.
Trade volume between Vietnam and the US has increased by 120 times to 60 billion USD in 2019 from 450 million USD in 1995, the year marking the normalization of the two countries’ relations.
The National Assembly approving the Master Plan on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2021-2030 was approved in November.
War veterans from Vietnam and the US get together on Ham Rong Bridge, Thanh Hoa province in celebration of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations normalisation.