Vietnam to plant 1 billion new trees to cope with climate change, natural disasters
At least 1 billion new trees will be planted across Vietnam in the next 5 years as climate change and natural disasters continue to take a heavy toll on the country, according to a recent Directive signed by the Prime Minister.
UKVFTA takes effect temporarily from 6am of January 1
Vietnam and the UK concluded necessary procedures for the temporary application of the bilateral free trade agreement from 6am of January 1, 2021 (Vietnam time) following the signing of the deal on December 29, 2020.
Vietnamese import-export activities record impressive growth during 2020
Vietnam's total import-export turnover enjoyed a surge of 5.1% to US$543.9 billion compared to 2019 despite facing numerous difficulties throughout 2020, with the country posting a trade surplus of US$19.1 billion, the highest level for five consecutive years since 2016, according to the General
Last illegal entrant from coronavirus-infected group found
The last of the nine people who entered Vietnam illegally last week, some with Covid-19, and their smuggler have been tracked down.
4 key HCMC traffic projects to be completed in 2021
HCMC is expected to complete four major transport infrastructure projects in 2021, helping relieve congestion and flooding and vastly improving connectivity.
Vietnam’s State budget collection reaches 98%, budget spending of 80% of yearly estimate
As of December 30th, the State budget collection this year reached 98% while budget spending was more than 80% of the yearly estimate.
Vietnam’s tourism ready to recover in 2021
Ha Van Sieu, deputy director general of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), explains to Hoang Oanh that the number of tourists next year may not grow as quickly as in the previous period, but the scale of the sector’s activities and its revenue could be larger thanks to the
Vietnamese tourism – From zero to Number 1
From a “low-cost” destination 20 years ago, Vietnam’s tourism sector has made substantial breakthroughs and become a regular in the last five years on “must-see” lists for international tourists.
Colourful winter in mountainous province
The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang possesses a magical beauty that few places have. In winter, the forests in the locality with many vibrant colours give off an extraordinary beauty.
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