Venezuela eyes stronger cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam always values its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Venezuela, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My.
New enterprise registrations up 42.1% in January–May 2026
Vietnam registered more than 94,800 new enterprises in January-May 2026, with total registered capital of nearly 1.07 quadrillion VND (approximately 41 billion USD), up 42.1% in number and 64.8% in capital year-on-year.
AI reshapes logistics, raising bar for workforce skills
According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), the logistics sector will require around 2.2 million workers by 2030, including 1.6 million employees for logistics service providers and nearly 600,000 personnel supporting logistics operations in manufacturing and trading enterprises.
Total registered foreign investment in Vietnam rises by 34.9% in first five months of 2026
As of May 31, 2026, total registered foreign investment in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and the value of capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors, reached 24.81 billion USD, up 34.9% compared with the same period last year.
Vietnam–Laos ties should translate into tangible benefits: Top leader
Vietnam and Laos should turn their strong relationship into more effective cooperation that brings tangible benefits to people in both countries, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said while receiving Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi on June 9.
Every act of kindness embodies patriotic emulation: Top leader
A good deed today is itself a vivid expression of patriotic emulation, the leader said, noting that patriotism is demonstrated not only during historic moments but also through responsible actions, humane gestures and contributions to society.
Seven export items exceed 7 billion USD in first five months of 2026
In the first five months of 2026, seven export items recorded export turnover of more than 7 billion USD each, accounting for 69.3% of the country's total export value. Of these, electronics, computers and components ranked first, with export turnover reaching 56.187 billion USD.
Developing strategic technologies: An urgent task for Vietnam’s future growth
Developing strategic technologies is a particularly urgent task that requires decisive action, from issuing policies to organising implementation and taking breakthrough actions to deliver tangible results. Successfully mastering strategic technologies will help transform Vietnam into a dynamic nation with internationally recognised technological capacity.
ASEAN’s priority is to maintain peaceful, stable environment for development: Top Vietnamese leader
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving, increasingly complex and unpredictable regional and global environment, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that ASEAN’s foremost priority is to preserve a peaceful and stable environment conducive to development, strengthen economic competitiveness and resilience, and improve the well-being of its people.
AFF highlights Vietnam’s role in fostering connected, proactive ASEAN: scholar
The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) demonstrates Vietnam’s growing role and standing in promoting a more synergised and proactively connected ASEAN, said Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
ASEAN must evolve from a participant in global trends into an active force helping shape the rules and standards of a rapidly changing world, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at the opening of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi on June 9.
Green transition reshapes Ninh Binh’s tourism landscape
Ninh Binh’s green tourism efforts have gained increasing international recognition. In 2025, the Trang An Landscape Complex received Tripadvisor’s prestigious “Best of the Best” award, placing it among the top 1% of destinations worldwide. Tam Coc–Bich Dong and Bai Dinh Pagoda were also ranked among the world’s top 10% most popular destinations.
ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
ASEAN should continue upholding the values that have underpinned its success - solidarity, resilience and unity in diversity, while embracing greater innovation in both thinking and action. The bloc should remain firm in its principles while becoming more agile in its responses to emerging challenges and opportunities, said PM Le Minh Hung.
Digital transformation fuels demand for cybersecurity talent
According to the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), cyberattacks are rising in both frequency and severity. Attackers are targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and public services with increasingly advanced methods. This isn't just a technical glitch, but a systemic vulnerability requiring a workforce that can analyse and respond in real time.
Vietnam demonstrates strong responsibility towards international community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has affirmed Vietnam's demonstration of a strong sense of responsibility to the international community through its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Party official urges Farmers’ Union to drive innovation, place farmers at centre of development
Farmers must be regarded as the centre, key stakeholder, goal, and driving force of all activities of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, said Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
Da Nang fireworks festival lights up cultural heritage
On June 6 evening, the second competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, themed “Heritage”, took place along the banks of the Han River, attracting large crowds of residents and visitors.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 advances peace, prosperity, and a people-centred vision
This year’s theme reflects ASEAN’s need to act with greater unity, imagination, and practical ambition at a time of deep global uncertainty. It underscores the belief that ASEAN’s future must be shaped together - with peace as the foundation of regional stability, prosperity as the driver of sustainable development, and people at the center of regional cooperation.
Vietnam’s industrial production records strongest five-month growth in four years
Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years, according to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO).
Trade turnover up 25% in first five months of 2026
Vietnam’s total trade turnover hit 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, marking a 25% increase from a year earlier. Exports grew 19.5%, while imports surged 30.8% year-on-year.
Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Lao counterpart
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on September 5, 1962, the two nations have maintained close and enduring ties, demonstrating unwavering solidarity and mutual support in their respective causes of national construction and defence.
