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HANOI (Xinhua): Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover is estimated to reach a record of over US$8.5 billion in 2025, the government portal reported Wednesday, citing the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.
The figure is projected to post a nearly 20 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the report.
In December alone, fruit and vegetable exports generated about US$795 million, data from the association showed.
In another news break, the number of dengue fever cases in Vietnam's capital Hanoi has declined in recent weeks, reflecting the effectiveness of preventive measures in curbing the outbreak, Vietnam News Agency has reported.
From Dec 12 to Dec 19, the city recorded 117 cases across 58 wards and communes, down from 165 cases in 75 wards and communes reported from Nov 28 to Dec 5, according to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC).
The local health sector continues to urge authorities not to be complacent, stressing the need to maintain surveillance, thoroughly eliminate mosquito larvae breeding sites, and step up public awareness campaigns.
So far this year, Hanoi has recorded a total of 6,396 dengue fever cases with no fatalities, the CDC said. - XInhua
