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Vietnam-RoK cross-border QR payment service launched
The move aiming to promote cross-border digital payments and tourism between the two countries.
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Vietnam exports first batch of fresh pomelos to Australia
This event not only underscores Vietnam's capacity to meet the stringent technical standards of one of the world’s most demanding markets but also paves the way for the Vietnamese pomelo industry to expand its global footprint.
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Vietnam – South Korea economic, trade and investment cooperation roundtable held in Hanoi
The event took place as part of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s State visit to Vietnam from April 21-24.
Proposed names for 34 provincial-level administrative units after mergers
Under Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW of its 11th plenum, that was held on April 10-12, the 13thParty Central Committee agreed on a policy to restructure provincial-level administrative units across the country, reducing the total from 63 to 34 units, comprising 28 provinces and 6 centrally-governed cities.
Total import - export value during the first half of April reached $35.44 billion
The result recorded in the first half of April brought the country’s total import - export turnover to US$237.97 billion as of April 15, up 16.5% year on year.
Construction of projected North–South high-speed railway is to start in 2026
At a meeting on April 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calling for prompt preparations to start the construction of the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway project in 2025 and the North–South high-speed railway in 2026.
Vietnam – Japan ties in emerging sectors to be further strengthened
During Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's upcoming official visit to Vietnam, the two sides are expected to discuss the progress of 15 renewable energy projects in Vietnam, with a total investment of up to $20 billion.
Vietnam ranks among top 15 countries worldwide in attracting FDI
As of March this year, Vietnam had 42,760 valid FDI projects, with a total registered capital of $510 billion.
PM launches emulation movement on innovation and digital transformation
The digital economy is projected to account for at least 30% of the national GDP.