Vietnam's economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter of 2024, posting a 5.66% growth rate, the highest for the same period since 2020. This positive performance is attributed to effective government policies and a resilient private sector.
The Southeast Asian nation seeks WHO's expertise to strengthen its healthcare system, boost vaccine production capabilities, and reform its drug procurement mechanisms.
Vietnam's aviation authorities insist domestic airfares remain within regulated boundaries, even as airline profits soar and travelers grapple with escalating costs. However, this delicate equilibrium between profitability and affordability may be approaching its breaking point, jeopardizing the nation's aspirations to bolster domestic tourism.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu's visit, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Vietnam's landmark victory at Dien Bien Phu, highlights deepening defense collaboration and a shared desire to overcome wartime legacies within the evolving Franco-Vietnamese strategic partnership.