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Vietnamese-developed BioWraps wins Top 10 startup award in Hong Kong

The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution.

FDI disbursement hits five-year high during first 11 months

Disbursement progress continued to accelerate, hitting a record high for the 2021–2025 period, reflecting Vietnam’s improved capacity to absorb capital and foreign enterprises' commitment to project implementation.

SEA Games 33: Vietnam women’s national team kicks off with “goal fest”

Vietnam’s women’s national team kicked off their 33rd SEA Games journey with a commanding 7–0 win over Malaysia in Group B on December 5, moving temporarily to the top of the group and gaining a crucial advantage in the race for the semifinals.

Lawmakers debate unified national target programme for rural, mountainous areas

The Government has drafted a single decade-long programme for 2026–2035 to replace the three overlapping schemes currently in place for 2021–2025, aiming to eliminate fragmented funding, duplicative tasks, and policy conflict while sharpening management efficiency and long-term impact.

For a strong, prosperous, and happy Vietnam

Guided by the motto “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development”, the 14th National Party Congress is set to articulate the strategic mindset, vision and decisions that will propel the country forward in a new era, ensuring the achievement of development goals for 2030 – the centenary of the Party’s founding – and realising the long-term vision for 2045 – the 100th founding anniversary of the nation.

Vietnam’s IFC – safe haven for crypto players: Journal

A recent report from Chainalysis revealed that the total value of crypto received in Vietnam was at 220 billion USD between July 2024 and June 2025, marking a growth of 55% compared to the 2023-2024 period and placing the country third in the Asia-Pacific region, behind India and the Republic of Korea.

Bac Ninh aims to have 15 private firms in Vietnam’s Top 500 enterprises

By 2030, Bac Ninh expects to have at least 50 private companies directly participating in multinational supply chains, and at least five large-scale, internationally standard supporting-industry clusters in operation.”

Vietnamese Party chief's article highlights mettle, wisdom, and achievements of Laos after 50 years of founding

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam wrote an article titled "50 years of the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Mettle, Wisdom, and Achievements bearing the Imprint of the Times".

"Photography Without Borders" exhibition kicks off HCM City International Photo Festival 2025

The event features works by 50 Vietnamese photographers and 14 international delegations with 36 members. Each participating artist is showcasing three standout photographs.

Dong Thap boosts conservation, ecotourism development at Tram Chim National Park

The Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, one of the few remaining inland wetlands of the former Dong Thap Muoi region, plays a vital role in conserving biodiversity and developing sustainable ecotourism.

Policy dialogue highlights Vietnam’s priorities in governance, int’l partnership

Vietnam truly appreciates the contributions of international organisations, bilateral development partners, and foreign non-governmental organisations. Their support has been invaluable in helping Vietnam build infrastructure, push forward institutional reforms, roll out social programs, promote climate adaptation and a just energy transition, boost global economic integration, and strengthen national competitiveness.

PM directs final vetting for unsung heroes at national emulation congress

The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, scheduled for December, will honour national heroes, emulation fighters, exemplary individuals and collectives, and leading examples from patriotic emulation movements across all levels and sectors, particularly those contributing to key priority areas.

Experts, businesses propose measures to accelerate green transition at Autumn Economic Forum

Investing in renewable energy will help Vietnam achieve its clean energy goal, reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, and boost the economy.

Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

A joint report by the HCM City Institute for Development Studies and international partners estimates that the city alone will need about 990 trillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD) for its green transition and digital transformation over the next decade, averaging 4 billion USD annually.

Many global “eagles” eye entry into International Financial Centre in HCM City

Unlike existing IFCs in the region such as Hong Kong (China) or Singapore, which were built upon traditional commercial hubs, HCM City is emerging amid a restructuring of global supply chains. This creates opportunities for Vietnam to become an important link in the new value chain.

Vietnam ready for effective cooperation based on “harmonised interests, shared risks”: PM

The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is not only an important international event but also a milestone marking a new phase in Vietnam’s development cooperation efforts and its contribution to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

HCM City partners with Binance to advance International Financial Centre development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on November 25 held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based digital payments & fintech group Ant International, on the sidelines of the southern metropolis’ ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

NA Chairman pledges strong support for EU-ASEAN investors

The Vietnamese NA would continue to listen to and consider recommendations from the international business community, including European enterprises, as part of efforts to remove barriers, enhance competitiveness and build a flexible, transparent and business-friendly legal system.

International media praises Vietnamese Government’s urgent response to severe floods

The have commended Vietnam’s timely response, strong direction and well-coordinated rescue operations, considering them clear evidence of the country’s disaster-response capacity, solidarity and commitment to safeguarding its people amid increasingly complex climate-related challenges.