(VOVWORLD) - Saudi Arabia and Vietnam have agreed to accelerate cooperation in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and food processing following the official visit of Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef to Hanoi from Sunday to Tuesday. On this occasion, Minister Alkhorayef talked with VOV24/7’s reporter about the outcomes of his meetings with Vietnamese leaders and shared his perspective on the next phase of Saudi–Vietnamese industrial and economic cooperation.

(VOVWORLD) - Residents of Thien Cam commune in Ha Tinh province once relied mainly on fishing. But in recent years, the beach has grown into a popular tourist destination, creating opportunities for locals to shift from traditional marine livelihoods to a thriving tourism-driven marine economy.

(VOVWORLD) -Exports have long been a key engine of Vietnam’s economy, sustaining high growth, balancing trade, and creating millions of jobs. This year, the Government has set a target of 12% export growth, equivalent to 450 to 451 billion USD in turnover, along with a trade surplus of 30 billion USD. Over the past eight months, exports rose 13%, surpassing the yearly goal and signaling strong prospects. But to maintain the current momentum amid global uncertainties, Vietnam is rolling out a series of strategic measures.

(VOVWORLD) - Amid global geopolitical and technological shifts, Vietnam is transforming from a manufacturing hub into a regional center for high-tech innovation. With electronics exports surpassing 125 billion USD last year and growing rapidly, coupled with the rising presence of foreign research and development centers, Vietnam is targeting a new milestone of 145 billion USD.

(VOVWORLD) - The vineyards of Ninh Thuan province, now part of Khanh Hoa province, grow sweet grapes that have become a tourist attraction and enriched the local economy.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam, an agricultural nation where farming remains the backbone of the economy, is embracing the circular economy as a vital path toward sustainable, eco-friendly growth and deeper integration into global value chains.

(VOVWORLD) - From the North–South expressway and major power plants to modern seaports, 5G telecommunications infrastructure, and urban transportation systems, Vietnam’s landmark projects are steadily taking shape. More than just works of steel and concrete, they embody resilience, self-reliance, and determination, serving as powerful engines driving Vietnam’s integration and development.

(VOVWORLD) - Son La has emerged as one of Vietnam’s leading provinces in implementing the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program, which is regarded as a key driver of rural economic development. By leveraging local strengths and improving product value and livelihoods, Son La has transformed itself into a hub for commercial agriculture. Blessed with favorable climate and fertile soil, Son La is renowned for its fruit, tea, and medicinal herbs. Through comprehensive implementation of OCOP, the locality has made significant progress in restructuring agricultural production and building strong brands for its products in both domestic and international markets.

(VOVWORLD) - Owning production models, building networks, and creating innovative product brands — women who once knew only traditional farming on upland fields have become leaders of cooperatives and collaborative groups spreading successful start-up models across Son La province.

(VOVWORLD) - Son La province has identified agriculture as a spearhead economic sector thanks to its vast potential and advantages, particularly in fruit cultivation. In recent years, the locality has rolled out a range of measures to create further breakthroughs in agricultural development, aiming for economic growth of 8% or more this year.