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 seeks stronger partnership with Singapore
The Deputy PM expressed his hope that Lee will continue to support efforts to further advance Vietnam–Singapore relations in a more practical and effective manner, as well as provide advice and share experience in developing financial centres and promoting connectivity between the two countries’ international financial centres.
Vietnam strives to clear all land contaminated by unexploded ordnance by 2045: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that UXO remediation is a deeply humanitarian task and the responsibility of the entire political system, with the armed forces playing a core role.
International cooperation: Key to global semiconductor supply chain for Vietnam
In today’s modern world, countless major technological breakthroughs begin with silicon fragments smaller than a grain of rice called semiconductor. As these chips have become strategic assets, intense geopolitical competition among major powers has triggered an unprecedented shift in global semiconductor supply chains. Against this backdrop, domestic and international analysts see Vietnam as a strong contender in global semiconductor companies’ de-risking strategy.
Vietnam collects over 16 million USD in music royalties in 2025
The most striking growth was recorded in the performance and live entertainment segment, including events, live shows and concerts, which surged by 202% year on year.
Vietnam emerges as bright spot of growth, trusted and responsible partner
Despite a volatile global environment, Vietnam recorded solid gains in 2025. With flexible and proactive policies under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Government, all 15 key socio-economic targets were met or exceeded, while GDP expanded by about 8.02%, surpassing expectations.
Investing in educational infrastructure in mountainous areas promotes equal access to education: PM
PM Chinh noted that in recent years, education in ethnic minority, mountainous and border areas has received special attention and priority investment from the Party, the State and Party General Secretary To Lam.
Vietnam making breakthroughs via policies for older persons
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on groundbreaking solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of public health sets the target of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030, with at least 68 years lived in good health.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%
In 2025, Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8%, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7% but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5%, which would have needed an extraordinary boost in the final quarter.
Quang Ninh determined to remove IUU“yellow card”
Quang Ninh is intensifying vessel management and round-the-clock enforcement, backed by near-universal licensing and compliance gains, as it aligns local action with national efforts to lift the European Commission’s IUU “yellow card”. The province is pairing tougher inspections and VMS monitoring with accelerated digitalisation of fisheries data to curb violations, strengthen traceability and advance sustainable marine development.
Making logistics the backbone of the economy
Vietnam’s Logistics Services Development Strategy for the 2025–2035 period, with a vision to 2050, for the first time outlines a long-term and comprehensive roadmap clearly defining logistics as the “backbone” of the national economy.
Resolution No.57: Lao Cai makes strides in digital transformation
The rapid digital transformation has encouraged farmers in Lao Cai to adopt information technology, social media, and e-commerce in production and business activities, generating a stable source of income.
Efforts to lift “yellow card”: Vietnam targets responsible fisheries development
Dong Thap province’s fishing fleet operates mainly in the Ba Dong, Vung Tau and South Con Son fishing grounds, with about 60% of vessels having large capacity sufficient to venture into deep-sea areas. To date, 1,291 vehicles have been licensed, equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and had their data fully updated on the national fisheries database (Vnfishbase).
Government conference sets socio-economic agenda for 2026
Vietnam fulfilled its socio-economic development tasks for 2025 and the 2021-2025 period amid rising complex global changes. The country's 2025 economic growth expanded by 8.02%, ranking among the top performers in the region and the world.Vietnam’s economic growth expanded by 8.02%, ranking among the top performers in the region and the world.
Hanoi aims for modern healthcare system
Hanoi's health sector will continue to expand the comprehensive use of digital technology in professional practices to improve management efficiency and service quality, aiming to develop a modern, transparent, and people-centred healthcare system.
Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 9.2% in 2025
Fresh data from the Ministry of Finance’s NSO shows the tourism industry taking the lead, with travel earnings soaring by 20.2%.
Health ministry maps out three phases for hospital fee exemption
Health insurance participants from near-poor households and those aged 75 and above who are receiving social pension allowances will be entitled to 100% coverage of medical examination and treatment costs within the scope of health insurance benefits.
Hanoi: 50% of government office buildings to use rooftop solar by 2030
Hanoi aims that by 2030, electricity sales will reach 52,178 million kWh, with per capita electricity sales of 5,721 kWh per year. The city also targets 50% of government office buildings to use rooftop solar power for self-generation and on-site consumption.
Vietnam’s trade in services surpasses 70 billion USD in 2025
For the whole of 2025, service export turnover was estimated at 30.31 billion USD, up 18.9% year on year.
Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026
Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households have their payment rate raised from 95% to 100% of covered medical expenses effective on January 1.
