(VOVWORLD) - Developing the semiconductor industry is Vietnam’s strategic priority, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development last week. The Prime Minister said Vietnam is determined to promote its semiconductor industry, investing in institutions, infrastructure, and human resources to create breakthroughs in the new development period.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's economy has seen impressive growth this year. The overall successful result is significantly due to the success of the energy sector. To achieve the Government’s 8% growth target for next year, ensuring energy security will be vital.

(VOVWORLD) - The 5th Kon Tum Culture-Tourism Week and the 2nd Kon Tum Gong and Xoang Dance Festival for Ethnic Minorities opened on Thursday. The event is celebrating the cultural identity of ethnic communities, honor the unique culture and people of Kon Tum, and highlight the distinctive "Central Highlands Gong Space."

(VOVWORLD) - The European Union and the Common Southern Market (Mercosur) signed a new Free Trade Agreement on last Friday. The agreement is expected to bring great economic and political benefits to both sides, but the ratification process is likely be difficult.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports in the first 11 months of the year totaled 56.74 billion USD, up 19% over the same period last year. The figure exceeded the yearly target of 54-55 billion USD, enabling Vietnam to achieve a new record of 60 billion USD this year. Six export markets – the US, China, Southeast Asia, the EU, Japan, and South Korea – have been key contributors.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has received 15.8 million international visitors since the beginning of the year, 41% higher last year and very close to the yearly target.

(VOVWORLD) - December 10th marks the 42nd anniversary of the first countries signing the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a comprehensive legal framework governing all maritime activities. Vietnam, a member of the Convention since 1994, has always been at the forefront of implementing the Convention.

(VOVWORLD) - The 5th National Innovation Startup Forum, themed “AI Technology and Cross-border E-commerce,” was held in Hanoi on Sunday. The forum aimed to inspire young entrepreneurs and the startup community to advance in AI technology.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group entered Damascus on Sunday, overthrowing the government of President Bashar al-Assad, creating the most significant political upheaval in Syria in more than five decades. This event will likely have unpredictable consequences for the region and the world.

(VOVWORLD) - As the 2024 Christmas season approaches, the demand for gifts and festive decorations is booming in Ho Chi Minh City. Retail outlets, supermarkets, and shopping malls are filled with a variety of Christmas-related products.