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The trade surplus of Vietnam in September was estimated at 2.29 billion USD, bring the figure in the January – September period to 21.68 billion USD, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the figures of the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on September 29.

The country's tuna exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the initial 7 months of 2023 reached more than US$7 million, increasing 2.5 times over the same period from last year, reported the Voice of Vietnam according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnamese companies invested over 416 million USD abroad in the first eight months of this year, up 5.2% year-on-year, reported Vietnam News Agency according to statistics from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Coconut exports of Vietnam are anticipated to reach a milestone of USD 1 billion by the beginning of 2025 with the recent market access approvals from the US and China for Vietnamese coconuts, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Foreign arrivals in Vietnam hit 1.2 million in August and topped 7.8 million in the first eight months of this year, nearing the target set for the whole year, VNA reported the statistic by the General Statistics Office on August 29.

Prices of Vietnam’s exported rice are still the highest in the world, with that of 5% broken rice reaching 638 USD per tonne, and 25% broken rice 623 USD per tonne, reported Vietnam News Agency according to the Vietnam Food Association.

The Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment revealed that over 18.1 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) poured in Vietnam as of August 20, an increase of 8.2% year-on-year, said the Nhan Dan newspaper.

The first cement batch of Vicem Ha Tien Cement Joint Stock Company (Vicem Ha Tien) exported to the US will arrive at Guam port later this month, the Vietnam News Agency quoted the announcement of the company.

A ceremony was co-hosted by Tien Ngan Trading and Investment Co. Ltd and the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the northern mountainous province on August 25 to ship a batch of 17.3 tonnes of fresh sugarcane to the US, said the Vietnam News Agency.

Tens of thousands of international tourists have arrived in Vietnam by cruises this year. In the first half of this year, Vietnam attracted over 6.6 million foreign visitors, about 30,000 of them came by sea. Particularly, 11 cruises with over 13,000 tourists arrived in Khanh Hoa province.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Vietnam’s coffee exports to New Zealand increased three-digit during the period of January – July of the year, earning US$3.2 million in the process, up 106.5% in volume and 144.2% in value compared to the same period from last year, Radio the Voice of Vietnam reported.

Vietnam’s import-export value from the beginning of the year to August 15 stood at an estimated US$402 billion with a trade surplus of US$16.25 billion, reported the Voice of Vietnam based on statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

According to the Voice of Vietnam, Australian tourism newswire Escape has picked the 10 most popular beaches worldwide on TikTok, with local beaches in Nha Trang and Vung Tau featured among the list.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has placed Hoi An Ancient Town in fifth position in a list of the nine best city destinations with beaches around the globe, reported Nhan Dan Online.

According to the Voice of Vietnam, Travel website Booking.com has named Hanoi among the top five culinary gems in the Asia-Pacific region for a richer travel experience.

Vietjet will increase the frequency of Hanoi - Bangkok route to three return flights per day with convenient flight time from August 30, reported Vietnam News Agency.

A list of 13 international airports permitting foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas has been announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), said the Vietnam News Agency.

The number of Vietnamese tourists to Singapore is surging following the COVID-19 pandemic, with Vietnam remaining an important source of tourists to the country, the Voice of Vietnam reported Melissa Ow, chief executive of Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, consumption, and tourism are considered silver linings in Vietnam’s economic growth in the coming months of this year, Vietnam News Agency quoted insiders saying that.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said that Vietnam’s tea export value has increased continuously since March, with the average export price in July rising by 3.5% to reach US$1,756.6 per tonne compared to the previous month.

Cuc Phuong National Park has been named "Asia's Leading National Park" at the World Travel Award for the fifth consecutive year, said the Vietnam News Agency.

The average price of Vietnam's exported coffee in July set a new record by being traded US$2,828 per tonne, growing by 5.4% against June, marking a rise of 23.4% over the same period from last year, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

To welcome its first direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Perth, Vietjet is offering tickets from only VND0 (excluding taxes, fees) for all flights from/ to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne of Australia, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

Natural fresh dehusked coconuts from Vietnam have officially been licensed to enter the US market, with the fruit product expected to bring in US$1 billion in the near future, reported the Voice of Vietnam according to statistics from the US Department of Agriculture.

According to the Voice of VietnamThe US News & World Report has unveiled the 21 best winter vacations to enjoy this year around the world, with Hanoi ranking sixth in the list.

A review about a travel itinerary across Vietnam has been released by World renowned travel guide Lonely Planet, confirming that getting around the country is easy whatever a travelers’ budget, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

The Vietnamese female team ranked 17th at the World Archery Championship, which was held in in Germany from August 1 to August 6, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

Prices of Vietnam’s rice exports have reached the highest level in 15 years following export restrictions in some countries, reported Vietnam News Agency.

The lists of the top 10 prestigious companies in banking, insurance and technology in Vietnam in 2023 has been announced by the Vietnam Report JSC in collaboration with e-newpaper vietnamnet.vn, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) said that Japan has surpassed the United States to become the leading importer of Vietnamese aquatic products during the second quarter of the year, reaching US$713 million, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam.