The World Bank, in its East Asia and Pacific Economic Update released on April 1, 2024, forecast that the Vietnamese economy would grow by 5.5% this year, making it among top growth leaders in the world.

More comfortable conditions are then expected from April 8 to 14 before hot weather returns.

The review is carried out under the request of the importer and is also a part of the conclusion of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued on September 2, 2021 for the original investigation conducted in 2020.

1.6 tonnes of ivory seized in Hai Phong

The State Bank of Vietnam has demanded banks submit links to the section announcing various interest rates before April 1st. If there are changes to the links, they must be updated within two working days.

Myriad activities honouring the traditional dress of ao dai brought close to 3.5 million visitors, including 480,000 foreigners, to Ho Chi Minh City last month.

A decrease in deposit interest rates has been recorded in a number of banks from the beginning of April.

The prices of Vietnamese coffee and pepper are forecast to continue increasing due to limited supply while the export of these products has also enjoyed relative growth, according to insiders.

An exhibition featuring artworks in various styles and mediums by ten female painters from across Vietnam will take place at the Fine Arts Exhibition Hall on Ngo Quyen Street in Hanoi from April 7-15.

The feet of Nguyen Thi Huyen, an old woman in Quang Ngai, are special with two big toes touching each other. The characteristic makes people think of the feet of Giao Chi people, belonging to Vietnamese people of the distant past.

Backed by international providers, gambling games and other betting forms have mushroomed in Vietnam and become more professional.

A wide range of events will be held nationwide to commemorate the 23th death anniversary of renowned Vietnamese songwriter Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001).

At least six coaches of different nationalities, who have had impressive CVs, have applied to be head coach of the national team of Vietnam.

Billionaires from Asia recently attended the 2024 Investment Promotion Conference in Binh Dinh province to seek investment opportunities. Four projects, capitalized at VND1.059 trillion in total, were licensed at the event.

Converting to IPv6, the most recent version of the Internet Protocol, is critical to ensure address resources for Internet development and connection with new services such as Internet of Things, cloud computing and 5G/6G networks.

On the interbank market, the average USD/VNĐ exchange rate is gradually approaching the peak of VNĐ24,867 per dollar from November 2023.

The Philippine government is seeking to reduce its heavy dependence on Vietnamese rice by diversifying supply sources.

ReefScan is a modular suite of automated marine monitoring systems that translate field data into comprehensive information about the state and health of critical marine ecosystems such as coral reefs.

Airplane engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney’s recalling of a number of A321Neo aircraft operated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air has caused the domestic aviation industry to face a serious shortage of aircraft.

Lai Gia Thanh won the first title for Vietnam at the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup on April 1 in Phuket, Thailand.

Vietnam’s business sentiment in construction positive in 2024

Vietnam is leveraging its diplomatic activities to enhance its tourism image, which has garnered positive evaluations from experts in recent times.

Chairman of Vietnamese private conglomerate Vingroup Pham Nhat Vuong, at 4.8 billion USD, moved 252 places to rank 678th in the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.

Coffee prices have soared, causing some exporters of Vietnamese coffee beans to cancel contracts previously signed with partners.

Vietnamese farmers understand that green agriculture and sustainable farming is a must to maintain their presence in the world market.