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Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over SGD2.9 billion (US$2.16 billion). Photo: VNA According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, in January, import-export turnover between Singapore and most major partners recovered and grew. Some partners had a strong increase in turnover such as Switzerland, up 135.87%, Hong Kong (China), up 55.27%, and Korea, up 34.44%. In January, China, Malaysia, the US and Taiwan (China) were Singapore’s four largest trading partners with a total trade turnover of SGD15.19 billion (US$11.3 billion), SGD11.18 billion (US$8.3 billion), SGD9.97 billion (US$7.42 billion) and SGD7.75 billion (US$5.76 billion) respectively. Regarding exports, in the first month of the year, Singapore’s main export markets were China, Hong Kong-China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Some markets have quite high increases such as Cambodia, up 328.96%, Switzerland, up 155.24%, Hong Kong (China), u...

Booking.com has just released the top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam according to its 12th annual Traveler Review Awards. The number one spot is claimed by the ancient city of Hoi An. Following closely behind are Phong Nha Cave and Ninh Binh Province. Ninh Binh province landscape. Photo: Hoang Duyen Leading the pack in terms of beloved properties is Hanoi, followed by Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. This diverse list of ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam includes beautiful beaches and tranquil mountains, all of which are worthy of being added to your must-visit list for 2024. From enchanting coastal towns to alpine retreats and rustic desert gems, these locations are sure to spark wanderlust for the year ahead. Booking.com has recognized 11,362 accommodation partners in Vietnam this year for their excellent service and hospitality, earning them the Traveler Review Award 2024. With over 1,244,000 reviews and an average score of 8.9, it’s no surprise that the ancient ...

In 2023, Vietnam and Australia celebrate 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations. In celebration of this milestone, the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized a logo contest. The winning logo will be used for official events in commemorative activities of the two countries. According to the Organizing Committee, the purpose of the contest is to find a logo that embodies the message of the partnership between Vietnam and Australia over the past 50 years. The logo also needs to show the shared achievements of the two countries, the hope for the future, and the message of “People – Partner – Prosperous”. After three months of launching, from 70 entries, on December 21, 2022, the contest announced the winning logo. The logo features the image of the boomerang – an internationally recognized symbol of Australia. With cleverness and sophistication, designer Tran Van Trung (Vietnam) created a logo featuring a five-pointed Vietnamese ...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24) notable headlines Vietnam-UK friendship year 2023 announced Vietnam’s trade value reaches US$72 bln by mid- February More opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter foreign supermarkets UK gov’t supports regional financial and business centre development in Vietnam Vietnam nominated in 13 categories at 2023 World Travel Awards Vietnamese coastal localities take long-term efforts to end IUU fishing Hanoi tourism festival to connect heritage for development Vietnam calls for end to hostilities, peaceful solutions to Ukraine issue Vietnamese IT firms get support to go global Photo: VOV Vietnam-UK friendship year 2023 announced The Vietnam-UK Friendship Year 2023 was announced at a ceremony held on February 22 at the headquarters of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the UK to mark the 50th anniversary of both nations’ diplomatic ties. The event featured the participation of more than 150 guests, including pa...

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) The meeting focused discussions on three proposals to build the amended Law on the Capital City, the Law on People’s Air Defense and the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Asset Auctions. Four draft laws were also tabled for examination, including the draft Law on Housing (revised), the draft Law on Real Estate Trading (revised) and the draft Law on Telecommunications (revised). Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs the cabinet monthly meeting on February 23, 2023. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac) Speaking at the event, PM Chinh said it is necessary to prioritise resources for institution building and perfection, clarify the responsibility of leaders, units, and individuals in meeting the schedule and quality requirements for drafting legal documents; and prevent local or group interests in the process. The Government leader also reminded ministries and agencies to promptly complete draft laws that must be subm...

With support from the British Asian Trust, Aaranyak is taking a community-centric approach to address human-elephant conflict in six high incidence districts of Assam and Meghalaya, where over 90 people have lost their lives in the last six months. “Aaranyak is working with local communities to create change which helps protect both people and elephants,” says Aaranyak’s senior scientist Dr Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar. Most of the villages affected by elephants are located in remote parts of the state with poor roads, communication, inadequate electricity connection and erratic power supply. Villagers, especially women and children, are often scared of going out of their houses after dusk in fear of encountering wild elephants that may have strayed into their villages. Lack of lighting facilities make those nights eerie. Prominent research-based biodiversity conservation organisation of the region, Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), in collaboration with Assam Forest Department, h...

With six goals, Linh shared the title of Top Scorer with Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda at the 2022 AFF Championship. Many of his six goals came at crucial times. In the group stage, the Vietnamese striker scored three goals in the matches against Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar. In the knockout round, Linh continued to shine with three goals, including two in the semifinal second leg against Indonesia. In the final first leg against Thailand, he opened the scoring for the Golden Stars, marking his sixth goal in the tournament. In the final second leg on Monday evening, Linh had several opportunities to improve his record but failed to convert any. If he had succeeded, the Vietnamese player would have definitely become the only top scorer of the championship, as Dangda was not playing in the match. Nevertheless, Linh’s achievement is still praiseworthy, as this is the most goals he has scored after participating in three AFF championships. Linh netted only one goal at the 201...