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New Vietnam - Laos border gate pair opens
Border gate pair located in Son La province in Vietnam and Laos’ Houaphanh province.
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Vietnam proposes continuing to advance trade and investment liberalization globally
The proposal was made by State President Luong Cuong at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 16.
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U.S. affirms Vietnam not manipulating currency
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
Vietnam climbed to 71 in the latest UN’s E-government index
Vietnam among 4 Southeast Asian countries moving from the "High" EGDI group to the "Very High" group.
High-speed railway to be submitted to the NA for consideration
Total investment capital estimated at some $58.71 billion.
Task force established to accelerate railway projects connecting with China and Laos
Priority given to Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project, scheduled to start in 2025.
Government sets major tasks to promote production and business recovery after typhoon
Property losses are estimated at more than VND50 trillion (nearly $2 billion), which is forecast to slow this year’s GDP growth by around 0.15%.
Vietnam receives over $13 mln pledged for Typhoon Yagi recovery
Aid has been distributed to affected regions, including northern mountainous provinces of Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, and Lang Son.
Vietnam will continue to research nuclear power
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been directed to study global nuclear power development experiences.