Vietnam News Agency wins two first prizes at OANA Awards 2024 The first prize in the article category was awarded to the piece titled “Bau vat truyen doi tu dan ong rung” (Beeswax: a timeless treasure from wild bees) by the authors Quynh Trang, Bang Cao, Luong Thu Huong, while the first prize for the photo report went to An Thanh Dat for his work titled “Doc dao vat cau nuoc lang Van ” (the unique mud ball wrestling festival in Van village). 19:10 | 17/02/2025
Rapid diversification of export markets crucial for growth: Insiders The MoIT recommended that businesses take a proactive approach by developing roadmaps and strategies to diversify export markets, improve product quality, and ensure compliance with technical, labour, and environmental standards. 14:30 | 18/02/2025
Coconut exports reach 14-year high In 2024, fresh coconut and coconut product exports surpassed 1 billion USD, marking the highest figure in the past 14 years. 10:10 | 19/02/2025
Vietnam’s largest exhibition on electrical equipment, renewable energy slated for July The 18th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology & Equipment (Vietnam ETE) and Products of Energy Saving & Green Power (Greenergy Expo) 2025 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 16-18, showcasing the latest advancements in electrical technology, energy-saving products, and green power solutions. 14:40 | 19/02/2025
Parliament's resolution adjusting 2025 socio-economic development plan approved The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is set to reach 8 per cent or higher, with the GDP scale this year expected to exceed US$500 billion. 14:49 | 19/02/2025
Vietnam’s efforts to achieve growth target for 2025 Setting specific tasks is a creative approach to managing the economy, aimed at fostering dynamism and innovation so that localities can develop their own mechanisms. It also serves as a means to make each locality more accountable for their contributions to GDP growth. 15:50 | 19/02/2025
Proposal to expand eligibility for business establishment This amendment aims to allow public employees who are scientists to establish and manage businesses that trade in researched scientific products. 11:30 | 25/02/2025
MoF proposes tax and land rent payment extension for 2025 According to the MoF, this is an extension policy, not a tax exemption or reduction. 14:30 | 25/02/2025
Vaccine against hand-foot-mouth disease to be brought to Viet Nam The Viet Nam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) Immunization Center System and Swiss pharmaceutical firm Substipharm Biologics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, opening opportunities to bring vaccine against hand-foot-mouth disease to Viet Nam. 15:30 | 25/02/2025
Innovating mindsets in tourism resource exploitation Faced with major challenges such as resource depletion, environmental pollution, and climate change, the tourism industry must adopt a new mindset in resource exploitation to achieve sustainable development. 15:50 | 25/02/2025
