Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of US$24.44 billion as of November 15 this year, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam needs international support, financial cooperation, cutting-edge technology and high-quality personnel to serve its green transition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a business forum in Dubai on December 2.

The Hanoi People's Committee has proposed to raise ticket fees to some local tourist sites to have more funds for renovation work.

Construction on Can Gio Bridge in HCM City which has a total investment of VND11 trillion (USD454.50 million) is scheduled to be started in 2025 and be completed in 2028.

The Visit Vietnam Year 2024 hosted by the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien will feature cultural, economic, and social events associated with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024).

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to stop building new coal-fired power plants that lack measures to cut carbon emissions.

HCM City has been holding various activities this year to promote waterway tourism, aiming to better exploit its advantages with a dense river and canal network and rich riverside culture.