VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Throughout Vietnam’s journey of national liberation, construction, and development, particularly during the 50 years of national reunification and nearly 40 years of implementing the Doi Moi (renewal) process, Ho Chi Minh City has consistently made a strong impact that has helped shape the nation’s comprehensive development.

European investments are gravitating towards emerging sectors such as clean energy, high technology and logistics, with the aim of positioning Vietnam as a regional transhipment hub.

Tourlane described Hoi An as one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Southeast Asia, distinguished by its vibrant streets illuminated by thousands of colourful lanterns.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, left Hanoi on September 16 for the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) in Malaysia and an official visit to the country from September 16-20.

The Politburo’s Resolution No.71-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in education and training forms a strategic tripod for rapid and sustainable growth alongside Resolutions No.57-NQ/TW and No.59-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in science – technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and international integration in the new situation.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has established itself as a pioneer in international integration and served as a trusted bridge between Vietnam, the region and the wider world, according to insiders in Indonesia, ASEAN’s political and economic hub.

The UK-based Lloyd’s List magazine has released its 2025 ranking of the world’s top 100 busiest container ports. Notably, three Vietnamese seaports made the list: Ho Chi Minh City Port, Hai Phong Port, and Cai Mep Port.

To deliver on the goal, the document highlighted the need to remove such barriers as pre-funding requirement for foreign investors ahead of trades while the central counterparty clearing (CCP) is being developed. Transparency on foreign ownership limits should be enhanced across all areas, together with streamlined registration procedures for account opening and indirect capital registration.

Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has grown stronger, retaining its position as the mainstream information source domestically while earning international credibility through global partnerships and a strong presence in global hotspots.

On September 15, 1945, the Vietnam News Agency - named by President Ho Chi Minh – aired the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the list of the members of the provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in three languages – Vietnamese, English and French. The event was of great importance for not only the Vietnam News Agency but also the whole nation. September 15 later became the traditional day of the State news agency.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on September 14 held a ceremony to receive the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time and celebrate its 80th founding anniversary (September 15, 1945–2025), with Party General Secretary To Lam attending. The ceremony not only honoured the agency’s pivotal role as the nation’s strategic news source but also captured memorable moments of pride and reflection, as generations of journalists, leaders, and guests gathered to look back on eight decades of dedication and contribution to the country’s information and communication mission.

Instead of waiting for customers to come, farmers in Hanoi’s suburban craft villages are now reaching consumers with just a smartphone. With support from local authorities and digital skills training programmes, many traditional craft villages are transforming – not only preserving their heritage, but also finding a sustainable path in the digital era.

Hanoi was honoured with the “Sustainable Tourism” Award at the Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) Best Awards 2025 on the evening of September 5, reaffirming the capital’s reputation as a responsible and forward-looking travel destination.

If you have seen the film Red Rain, the story of two soldiers on opposing sides might remind you of the iconic photograph ‘Two Soldiers’ by journalist and photographer Chu Chi Thanh, then 29, former Head of the Photo Editorial Board of the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam saw strong foreign investment in the first eight months of 2025, with registered FDI up 27.3% year-on-year, reflecting growing investor confidence and continued economic recovery.

Ministries and localities are required to follow up on conclusions of Party General Secretary To Lam and the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation. This involves studying revisions to laws on intellectual property, personal income tax, public employees and anti-corruption, as well as policies to attract and develop talent in science, technology and digital transformation.

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has launched the cultural tourism train “Hanoi’s 5 Gates”, or The Hanoi Train, on the Hanoi–Tu Son (Bac Ninh) route from September 6, offering passengers a new way to experience the capital’s heritage.

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) and Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) are among 20 institutions selected for the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Alliance for Green Commercial Banks’ first cohort.