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Credit growth nears 18% in 2025: central bank

At a press conference on banking sector performance in 2025 and tasks for 2026, held in Hanoi on December 29, SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha said that as of December 24, 2025, total outstanding credit to the economy exceeded 18.4 quadrillion VND (about 670 billion USD), up 17.87% compared to the end of 2024.

OV maintain constructive approach in contributing ideas to homeland's development

Dung stressed that freedom of expression is an important value, but it must go hand in hand with responsibility, objectivity and a constructive spirit. Contributed ideas aimed at improving the country deserve appreciation, while extreme, ill-intentioned or hostile views do not reflect the shared aspiration to build and develop the nation.

Vietnam lays solid groundwork for era of nation's rise: Cuban Ambassador

According to the Cuban diplomat, Vietnam’s drive to reorganise and streamline its political system has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance over the past year.

Culture must be Vietnam’s strength, people’s spiritual foundation: PM

He emphasised that the sector must cultivate an advanced Vietnamese culture rich in national identity, promote well-rounded human development, and foster a humane, civilised, and modern cultural environment, ensuring that culture permeates society and serves as both a strong spiritual foundation and an internal driver of development.

Vietnam’s trade turnover tops 900 billion USD for first time

Vietnam's total trade in 2025 reached about 920 billion USD, up 16.9% year on year. Of the total, exports were valued at 470.59 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%, while imports amounted to 449.41 billion USD, up 18%, resulting in a trade surplus of around 21.2 billion USD.

Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership anchored in mutual trust: Ambassador

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries is gaining momentum, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity.

Digital economy – driver for Vietnam’s breakthrough in new development phase

The digital economy is establishing itself as a pillar of Vietnam’s development process as it is expected to reach about 39 billion USD in 2025 and boasts one of the fastest growth rates in Southeast Asia.

Culture, people drive Vietnam’s aspiration to rise

After 80 years since its founding and 40 years of “Doi Moi (Renewal), Vietnam is entering a new historical phase, described by Party General Secretary To Lam as the era of the nation’s rise.

Vietnam News Agency selects top 10 prominent events of Vietnam in 2025

The apparatus streamlining, severe impacts of natural disasters, and the signing of the Hanoi Convention are among outstanding issues that have shaped Vietnam in 2025.

“Vietnam Wood” certification mark launched as symbol of validation

The “Vietnam Wood” mark represents a strong commitment to legally sourced timber, high quality, and environmental and social responsibility, serving as a legal safeguard for Vietnamese products and enhancing business competitiveness.

Cuba to award full medical scholarships to Vietnamese students

Successful applicants will receive full financial support from the Cuban Government, covering tuition, accommodation, meals and health insurance for the entire five- to six-year course, including a preparatory year in Spanish.

33rd SEA Games: Vietnam secures 87th gold medal

The quartet of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vo Thi My Tien, Nguyen Kha Nhi and Mai Tran Tuan Anh delivered a determined and well-coordinated performance, crossing the line first in 1:12:18.

Vietnam’s International Financial Centre officially comes into being

The IFC establishment is an urgent requirement in reality and based on Vietnam’s potential, advantages, and epochal vision for fast and sustainable development.

ADB, BIDV support Vietnam’s green agriculture with 250 million USD financing package

According to ADB, to realise its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 15 agricultural exporters by 2030, Vietnam will need substantial capital, estimated at nearly 100 billion USD. The newly signed 250 million USD loan package represents part of the solution to this challenge.

Vietnam reviews five-year implementation of global compact for migration

Vietnam has consistently upheld a people-centered approach, considering the protection of migrants’ security, safety, and lawful rights and interests as a top priority in policy formulation and implementation.

SEA Games 33: Vietnam’s explosive performances claim 84 gold medals

With this impressive series of achievements in the afternoon, the Vietnamese delegation continued to closely chase the top positions on the medal table, as December 19 is considered a decisive day for determining the final rankings at the tournament.

Ministry aims to ensure human rights in public service, labour, employment, social security

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) held a conference in Hanoi on December 18 to review human rights affairs in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026, reaffirming Vietnam’s strong political commitment to promoting and protecting human rights in line with the Constitution, domestic laws and international obligations.

SEA Games 33: Vietnam defeat Thailand 3-2 after extra time to claim men's football gold medal

Vietnam made a impressive comeback to beat Thailand 3-2 after extra time and claim the 33rd SEA Games men's football final. This is the fourth SEA Games men's football gold medal of Vietnam.

Gia Lai to host national tourism year 2026 with vibrant activities

Hosting the Visit Vietnam Year 2026 is expected to create new momentum for the development of cultural, heritage, community, sports, scientific and eco-tourism, while promoting Gia Lai and Vietnam’s tourism products to the world.

Vietnam targets 5,000km of expressway by 2030

According to the Ministry of Construction, Vietnam brought just 89km of expressways into operation between 2001 and 2010, followed by 1,163km in the 2011–20 period. By contrast, the length of expressways invested in since 2021 alone is equivalent to the combined total of the previous decade.