Vietnam news in brief - December 16
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Vietnam Youth Federation holds 9th Congress in Hanoi
The 9th National Congress of the Vietnam Youth Federation (2024-2029) is underway in Hanoi from December 16-18, 2024, with 980 delegates representing over 21 million youth nationwide. This event provides a platform to strengthen solidarity, share experiences, and outline future directions for youth movements.
China is Vietnam's leading fruit export market in Jan - Nov
The General Department of Customs reported that China imported US$4.35 billion worth of fruits and vegetables from Vietnam from January to November, up 27.4% year-on-year. Vietnam's total fruit and vegetable exports in the period reached an estimated US$6.6 billion, up 27.1% year-on-year. The Ministry of Agriculture is targeting fruit and vegetable exports of US$6 billion to US$6.5 billion in 2024.
Book Week highlights military achievements and cultural pride
Ho Chi Minh City is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024) and the 35th anniversary of National Defence Day with a Book Week until December 22. The event features 343 historical artefacts, books and exhibitions, and promotes patriotism, military achievements and cultural pride through book launches, performances and discussions.
| Residents take part in activities on Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street. Photo: Baovanhoa.vn |
Domestically manufactured transformer boosts energy security
Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation JSC (EEMC) unveiled Vietnam's largest 500kV-3x300MVA transformer on December 16, designed and manufactured entirely in Vietnam. This milestone highlights EEMC's ability to produce high-capacity transformers, reducing imports and supporting national energy security. The project reflects Vietnam's growing technological autonomy and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the country's power industry.
Vietnam sends 143,160 workers overseas from January to November
Vietnam sent 143,160 workers abroad from January to November, reaching 114% of the annual plan, according to the Department of Overseas Labor. Japan has emerged as the largest market with nearly 69,200 workers, accounting for nearly half of the total, followed by Taiwan (China) with nearly 53,300 workers and South Korea with nearly 11,300 workers.
