Prague (VNA) – Halonoviny.cz, an e-newspaper of the Czech Republic, has recently run an article highlighting Vietnam’s outstanding achievements over the past years, particularly in the fight against COVID-19 and economic growth. The article said as one of the ASEAN member nations, Vietnam is developing rapidly and boasts an improved position in the international area. In recent years, the country has gained impressive successes in economic development, external affairs and the pandemic combat, according to the article. Vietnam has become a bright spot in the pandemic battle, the article said, noting COVID-19 infections and fatalities in the country have remained very low given a population of nearly 100 million. … [Read more...] about Czech newspaper: Vietnam – bright spot in COVID-19 combat, economic growth
Highest peak
Over 200 traders licensed to export rice
According to the list, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho recorded the highest number of licensed rice exporters at 43. HCMC ranked second with 38 eligible rice exporters, followed by the provinces of Long An, An Giang, Dong Thap, Tien Giang and Hanoi City at 25, 20, 18, 8 and 8, respectively. … [Read more...] about Over 200 traders licensed to export rice
Trade surplus estimated at 7.21 billion USD this year
Hanoi (VNA) – The General Department of Vietnam Customs estimates the country’s trade surplus this year at 7.21 billion USD, 5.1 billion USD higher than the figure registered last year. The agency said on December 27 that the total trade turnover this year is likely to hit 482.23 billion USD, up 12.6 percent from a year earlier. It includes 244.72 billion USD in exports and 237.51 billion USD in imports, up 13.8 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively. In December alone, the trade value decreased by 2.6 percent month on month to about 42.2 billion USD, including 21 billion USD in exports – down 3.4 percent, and 21.2 billion USD in imports – down 1.8 percent. During the year, machinery, equipment and spare parts record the highest annual exports growth rate, 28 percent, to reach some 16.53 billion USD. They are followed by textile-apparel (up 16.6 percent to 30.45 billion USD) and computers, electronic products and components (up 13.4 percent to 29.45 billion … [Read more...] about Trade surplus estimated at 7.21 billion USD this year
Tet joy begins to pervade Saigon cafes
Tucked in a small alley at 280/10 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, District 3, Tiem ca phe Nha Minh (Our cafe) is adding to its original retro style a nostalgic touch with old-fashioned Tet decorations and items from a typical home in the past. … [Read more...] about Tet joy begins to pervade Saigon cafes
AEON provides new momentum for Binh Duong real estate market
Major infrastructure developments in Binh Duong include World Trade Center (WTCA) and central railway station connected to the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, significantly shortening the traveling time. This breakthrough aims to attract people and investors nationwide. … [Read more...] about AEON provides new momentum for Binh Duong real estate market