Trade ministry to host livestream promoting Vietnamese goods
The second edition of the hybrid venue, titled 'Suc song hang Viet' (Vitality of Vietnamese Goods), will take place from March 7 to 9 at 62 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem.
Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams
Experts said fraudsters are exploiting artificial intelligence to create highly realistic fake images, voices and videos to pose as relatives, company leaders or government officials in order to request money transfers or sensitive information.
Carbon credits - New resource for forest protection
With more than 841,000 hectares of forest and a forest coverage rate exceeding 61%, Quang Tri is among the provinces with the largest forested areas and carbon stocks in the north central region.
Vietnam aims for 100% of citizens to have electronic health records by 2030
Resolution 262, adopted by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, approves the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Health Care, Population and Development for the 2026–2035 period. One of the programme’s overarching goals is to ensure that, during 2026–2035, all citizens in Vietnam are provided with primary healthcare, with disease prevention carried out early, remotely and at the grassroots level, thereby reducing the burden of illness.
Turning international trade into sustainable growth driver
With total import-export revenue reaching 920 billion USD in 2025, Vietnam has officially entered the world’s top 15 economies in terms of international trade, marking a significant milestone in national development after decades of economic integration into the world and 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal). International trade has become a key driver of Vietnam’s economic growth.
New action plan supports visa incentives for foreign experts
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision approving a detailed plan to implement the Government's Decree 221/2025/NĐ-CP on granting time-limited visa exemptions to foreign nationals designated as special beneficiaries entitled to preferential treatment in support of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
New legal framework for Mobile Money to take effect in Vietnam soon
The issuance of a implementation plan for Government Decree No. 368/2025/ND-CP on the provision of Mobile Money services is considered an important step toward promoting financial inclusion. Mobile Money services are not only a convenient payment tool but also an effective means of extending digital financial services to remote and disadvantaged areas.
Vietnam backs all peace initiatives in line with int’l law, UN Charter: official
As a responsible UN member state, Vietnam stands ready to work together with other members and partners to build and strive for a more just, stable and prosperous world for all nations and peoples.
14th Party Congress underscores all benefits for the People
The principles set by President Ho Chi Minh were upheld during the recently concluded 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Specifically, in this new era, people remain at the centre and are the driving force of development.
Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold phone talks
General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the CPV’s unyielding leadership, led by General Secretary To Lam, Vietnam will successfully realise the resolution adopted by the 14th Congress and achieve its two centennial goals on the occasion of the Party and the nation’s founding anniversaries.
Vietnam promotes tourism brand to realise target of 25 million int’l arrivals in 2026
Vietnam’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, welcoming nearly 21.2 million international tourist arrivals. Asia remained the largest source market, accounting for 78.6% of arrivals, with Southeast Asian countries and major Asian markets continuing to post robust growth.
Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN
The RoK’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to 62.8 billion USD, while imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to 31.8 billion USD, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Institutional breakthrough in science-technology fuels expectations from practice
With science, technology and innovation identified as key drivers of development, 2025 marked a major institutional breakthrough, as regulatory barriers are eased through Party resolutions and a stronger legal framework. This has raised expectations for breakthroughs led by businesses and scientists.
Hallmarks of 13th Party Congress term: Capacity, resolve, steadfastness and resilience
The most prominent hallmarks of the 13th National Party Congress term have been the clear demonstration of leadership capacity, political mettle, steadfast commitment to goals and ideals, and resilience in steering national development and safeguarding the Fatherland.
Top legislator pays tribute to former party, state leaders
During a visit to former Vice President and former Vice Chairwoman of the NA Truong My Hoa, Chairman Man spoke highly of her thoughtful and constructive contributions to the Party, State and parliament. He also commended her active engagement in meaningful social welfare activities in her current roles as the head of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For Beloved Hoang Sa–Truong Sa” club.
14th Party Congress identifies multilateral diplomacy as strategic direction for Vietnam’s diplomacy: Ambassador
Regarding foreign policy, the orientations for the next five years, as adopted by the Congress, represent both a continuation and an evolution of Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Vietnam's biometric surge powers digital banking overhaul
As the Party identified breakthroughs in science – technology and innovation as a key driver of national progress, the mastery and adoption of biometric technologies must go hand in hand with safeguarding public trust, data security, and citizens’ interests, all aligned with the people-first philosophy guiding the country's digital agenda.
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-
The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.
Composition of the 14th Party Central Committee
The 14th National Party Congress on January 22 announced the list of 200 members elected to the 14th Party Central Committee. Of the 200 members, 180 are full members and 20 are alternate members; 113 were re-elected, while 87 were elected for the first time; 179 are men and 21 are women. The youngest full member is 46 years old, and the youngest alternate member is 38.
1986 Doi Moi (Renewal): Pivotal turning point in socialist construction
The sixth National Party Congress in December 1986 mapped out the Doi Moi (Renewal) policy and initiated the process of Party-led reforms in Vietnam. This marked a crucial turning point in socialist construction, unleashing national strength and potential to propel the country forward. During the 1986–1995 period, the Party led the reform, abolished the subsidy mechanism, and transitioned to a socialist-oriented market economy, overcoming socio-economic crises and laying a firm foundation for international integration.
AMRO forecasts Vietnam to lead growth in ASEAN+3 in 2026
The projection reflects Vietnam’s increasingly prominent role in regional supply chains, as well as the effectiveness of FDI inflows into manufacturing, technology, and export-oriented services.
