The French coach brought a squad of 30 players which will be reduced to 26 in the next day ahead of the tough challenge of Group D where they will face Japan, Indonesia and Iraq.

The National Assembly will convene its fifth extraordinary session from January 15 to 18, according to the National Assembly Standing Committee.

Vietnam and Laos agreed on major orientations to bolster their partnership in 2024, during the 46th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee for Bilateral Cooperation that was held in Hanoi on January 7.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse left Hanoi on January 7 afternoon, concluding his official visit to Vietnam and co-chairing the 46th session of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernment Committee from January 6-7.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse guided visiting Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse in their tour of Ngoc Son Temple and around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on January 7.

Two Vietnamese horror films, "Kẻ ăn hồn" (A soul reaper) and "Quỷ cẩu" (Demon Dog), are currently showing in theaters with impressive box office revenue, attracting a large audience and making the Vietnamese movie industry more lively.

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State President Vo Van Thuong hosted visiting Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi on January 6.

Nguyen Van Nen, secretary of the city Party Committee, said it is important to also complete the trial of Truong My Lan this year since the case has caused public anger.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the results of the implementation of the Environmental Protection Performance Indicators (PEPI 2022) for localities in the country in 2022.

Many noteworthy events occurred in the local stock market throughout the year.

Vietnam’s durian export is heading for US$3.5 billion in revenue this year after jumping by 5 times to finish at more than $2 billion in 2023.

The bond market experienced a noticeable improvement in the latter half of 2023, but businesses still face challenges when it comes to issuing bonds in 2024.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has lowered its target for seafood export value for 2024 to US$9.5 billion from its previous expectation of $10 billion due to many challenges.

Building safe houses designed to withstand natural disasters in areas frequently affected by storms and floods is a practical solution in many localities to help residents cope with natural disasters and stabilise their lives.

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Technology retail systems hope that the mobile phone market will rebound during the Lunar New Year (Tết) season after going through a difficult December.

The stock assets of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong have soared to $9 billion as shown in Bloomberg’s ranking. Meanwhile, Nguyen Dang Quang has returned to Fobres’ list of the world’s billionaires.

The market of Vietnamese food delivery through apps has grown strongly in the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam continues to be the biggest coffee producer and exporter in the world with export turnover of $4.18 billion in 2023. The world market is relying on supply from Vietnam.