Vietnam became an official member of APEC on November 15, 1998, an important milestone in the implementation of its foreign policy. Over the course of its 25 years as an APEC member, Vietnam has actively and proactively contributed to the forum, playing a vital role in promoting peace, stability, cooperation, and regional economic integration.
Vietnam’s economy has steadily regained its growth momentum following the Covid-19 pandemic. Its growth rate, though short of expectations, remains at the top among developing and emerging countries, with GDP in 2023 estimated at some 435 billion USD.
Two additional cities in Vietnam have been designated recently as UNESCO Creative Cities - Da Lat in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong in term of music and Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam in crafts and folk art. Vietnam now has three cities in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
The results from Vietnam’s Covid-19 prevention and control efforts have made important contributions to and created favourable conditions for the country’s socio-economic recovery. Social elements have received particular attention, with the lives of the people being constantly improved.
Vietnam earned more than 43 billion USD from agro-forestry-fishery exports in the first 10 months of 2023, a decrease of 4.2 percent over the same period last year.
Vietnam has successfully produced and officially exported African swine fever vaccine of AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company to five countries, including Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Myanmar.
The Yen Tu special national relic site, a famous spiritual tourism destination in northern Quang Ninh province, attracts tens of thousands of Buddhists and visitors every spring. Few people, however, know that the site also has a unique and stunning beauty during the autumn season.
