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Vietnam’s total export-import turnover hit 368.53 billion USD in the first half of this year, up 15.7% year-on-year. Exports increased by 14.5% and imports by 17%. The trade balance showed a surplus of 11.63 billion USD.

Vietnam's economy grew by 6.42% in the first six months of 2024, slightly lower than the figure of 6.58% in the same time of 2022 within the 2020-2024 period.

The state visit to Cambodia by President To Lam from July 12-13 is a significant milestone to further strengthen, nurture, and deepen the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia under the motto of good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability.

The great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are exemplary in the history of international relations, representing a rare model of strong, loyal, transparent, and effective bond between the two peoples in their fight for independence, freedom, and social progress.

Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic ties in 1975 and elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in 2020. The cooperation results obtained so far are considered a positive foundation for the two countries to foster their cooperation in the future.

In 2023, seven commodities of Vietnam posted export value of over 10 billion USD, accounting for 66% of the country's total export turnover, according to the General Statistics Office.

A national teleconference on the development of Vietnam’s cultural industries was held on December 22 in Hanoi. The first of its kind, the conference held particularly important meaning for the development of Vietnam’s cultural industries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse pay a State visit to Vietnam. The visit on December 12-13 is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and his spouse, and President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse.

Vietnam's new visa policies for foreigners are expected to be a "leverage" to attract a large number of international visitors for the tourism industry.

The amicable relationship between Vietnam and Mongolia, established by late President Ho Chi Minh, has witnessed significant progress and remarkable achievements across various domains.