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The completed metro system is projected to carry around 3.2 million daily trips, making up 35-40% of public transport in urban hubs and 20% in suburban zones.

The trade fair runs from May 9-12.

With domestic gold prices soaring, the spread over international prices has also widened to around VND18.5 million (US$727) per tael.

The agricultural sector will continue to work with relevant agencies and telecommunications companies on a regular basis to organize training and provide guidance, knowledge and skills to agricultural enterprises.

US upgrading of Vietnam to market economy status would improve economic and trade relations, bringing tangible benefits to the businesses and people of both countries.

Vietnam is committed to participating in and contributing positively to global and regional multilateral frameworks.

There have been significant improvements in implementing supportive policies for business, reducing unofficial costs, and streamlining administrative procedures.

The Vietnam Outstanding Export Products Fair 2024 will help Vietnamese exporters to network with foreign buyers and expand their markets.

There are about 3,000 hectares of lotus cultivation in the Mekong Delta, mostly for seed production.

State budget revenues from import-export activities in the four months reached VND124.7 trillion ($4.9 billion), equivalent to 33.3% of the assigned target.

The Hanoi Tax Department has a plan for inspections and audits on e-commerce in 2024, with more than 2,300 organizations and individuals as targets.

Government agencies are working on a pilot management policy for electronic cigarettes, which will be submitted to the Prime Minister for consideration.

The project would contribute to the sustainable development of Hanoi and Vietnam.

The expansion of the semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing remains a priority in Vietnam's development strategy.

Vietnamese companies have orders in hand until the end of the third quarter.

In April, exports of fruit and vegetables from Vietnam were worth an estimated $520 million.

In April, the estimated number of international visitors to Vietnam reached 1.55 million, up 58.2% from the same period last year.

The list of foreign suppliers who have declared and paid taxes includes Google, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix, and Apple, among others.

With some 230 enterprises now operating in Vietnam, France is the second-largest European investor in the Southeast Asian country.

The event takes place from April 26 to May 1 in Thai Nguyen City, in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.