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Over the past five decades, Vietnamese agriculture has witnessed remarkable progress, evolving from a state of significant scarcity to a country that ensures domestic food security and contributes to global food security as a leading rice exporter. With food security assured, Vietnamese agriculture has gradually transitioned from rice monoculture to a relatively comprehensive agricultural development approach.

In pursuit of sustainable energy sources to meet the ambitious target of double-digit economic growth for the period of 2026–2030, Vietnam not only needs to invest in its domestic capabilities but also forge stronger connections with its ASEAN counterparts and China.

The Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) estimates that the country's e-commerce market will reach a staggering $32 billion in size by 2024, representing an impressive 27% growth rate. This includes a projected $22.5 billion in online retail sales, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.

The wood industry representative acknowledged: "Despite being an indispensable support for businesses in the context of volatile global trade, the domestic market is not yet large enough to compensate for export activities."

On April 27, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government's Standing Committee to discuss and provide feedback on four crucial agenda items for the upcoming 9th session of the 15th National Assembly, which is set to commence in early May 2025.

When nurtured correctly, a community of customers can be one of the most powerful tools in fashion's arsenal to build loyalty, especially during times of economic uncertainty.

The market closed with strong gains, seeing the VN-Index climb 7.81 points (+0.6%), to finish at 1,304.56; while the HNX-Index rose 0.92 points (+0.39%) to 238.49. It was a relatively balanced session, with 377 advancing stocks against 373 declining ones. The large-cap VN30 basket tilted positively, as 21 stocks added value, 6 declined, and 3 were unchanged, ending the day in the green.

The market ended the session on a positive note, with the VN-Index climbing 4.93 points (0.39%) to reach 1,269.61; the HNX-Index also rose, by 1.37 points (0.6%), closing at 227.98. The market breadth tilted slightly in favor of the bulls, with 451 gainers against 255 decliners. The VN30 basket saw a relatively balanced performance, with 15 gainers, 14 losers, and 1 stock finishing unchanged.

The market closed with strong gains, as the VN-Index rose by 7.81 points (+0.6%), finishing at 1,304.56; while the HNX-Index climbed 0.92 points (+0.39%) to close at 238.49. The market breadth was relatively balanced, with 377 gainers and 373 losers. The large-cap stocks in the VN30 basket painted a positive picture, as 21 stocks advanced, 6 declined, and 3 remained unchanged, tilting the basket towards a green close.

The market closed with slight losses, as the VN-Index dipped by 2.44 points (-0.19%) to end the day at 1,305.36. Similarly, the HNX-Index edged lower by 0.2 points (-0.08%), finishing at 239.19. The market breadth tilted towards decliners, with 408 tickers in the red versus 390 in the green. The large-cap segment mirrored this sentiment, as reflected in the VN30 basket, where 18 stocks retreated, seven advanced, and five remained unchanged.