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Vietnam’s economic rise hailed as proof of Party’s sound leadership

Sustaining broad-based consultations and listening to views from all walks of life, particularly those directly creating value, will be key to Vietnam’s even greater success, said an official of Germany’s Left Party.

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 advance to U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals as Group A leader

The victory sent Vietnam U23 through to the quarterfinals as the Group A winner at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Public expectations grow ahead of 14th National Party Congress

The attainments gained over 40 years of Doi moi come as the essence of the perseverance in independence, self-reliance, as well as the solidarity and creativity of the entire nation, said former Deputy Foreign Minister and former Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du.

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.

Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system

Information consistency will help improve national tourism brand recognition among travellers, laying a stepping stone for positioning Vietnam as a green, safe and friendly destination, according to an insider.

Vietnam launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

The Government has clearly defined the development orientation of the International Financial Centre in Da Nang as a modern international financial hub closely linked with the innovation ecosystem, digital technology, and sustainable finance.

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%.

5G technology expansion expected to boost Vietnam’s digital economy

The Ministry of Science and Technology reported that by 2025, 5G had been commercialised nationwide, covering more than 90% of the population. Viettel alone has deployed 30,000 5G base stations, achieving 90% outdoor coverage and 70% indoor coverage, exceeding its commitments to the Government.

Law opens new development spaces for Vietnam’s technology firms

First enacted in 2008, the Law on High Technology laid the foundation for the establishment of high-tech parks, the attraction of investment into key technological fields, and the promotion of research and development (R&D).