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Vietnam advances strong commitments to protecting human rights in digital era

In Vietnam, this year’s World Human Rights Day (December 10) theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials" is translated into inclusive development policies aimed at ensuring security, well-being, and opportunities for the 100 million people.

Vietnam substantively contributes to effective implementation of UNCLOS: Ambassador

Vietnam's 11-month FDI rises 7.4%

Foreign trade to exceed 900 billion USD, bringing Vietnam to world's top 15 trade powers

Rising FDI strengthens Vietnam’s position among emerging IFM markets

National Cybersecurity Association opens branch in HCM City

The southern branch aims to become a coordinating body for cybersecurity tasks, workforce development, awareness-raising and the strengthening of digital defence capabilities across the region, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.

Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlights rising AI adoption, strong interest in Vietnamese cultural content

2025 marked a decisive shift in how Vietnamese users engaged with AI. Search trends changed from introductory questions like “What is AI?” to practical queries such as “How to make a video AI?”, “Create images with AI”, revealing a growing emphasis on real-world application.

Efforts stepped up to conserve Central Highlands Gong culture space

The Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, recognised by UNESCO in 2005 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, stands as a distinctive cultural symbol and a source of pride for ethnic minority communities in Dak Lak. The province is now stepping up efforts to safeguard and promote this treasured heritage amid the context of integration and development.

Key socio-economic development targets for 2026

Resolution No. 244/2025/QH15, adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 13, 2025, sets the key socio-economic development targets for 2026, including a GDP growth rate of 10% or higher, and a per capita GDP of 5,400–5,500 USD.

Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

Experts have emphasised the need for effective capital mobilisation mechanisms and practical support policies for businesses to achieve sustainable green transition, citing the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) estimates which showed that Vietnam will require around 28 billion USD for its green transition by 2030.

Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI hits 53.8 in November 2025

November's PMI stands at 53.8, slightly below October’s 54.5 but still well above the 50-point threshold, signalling continued improvement in business conditions in Vietnam and a fifth month of manufacturing recovery despite weather-related supply disruptions.

Vietnam emerges as new hub for data centres

Data centres have surged to become the second most preferred alternative asset class in the region. Vietnam is no exception to this trend as the demand for infrastructure supporting AI, cloud computing, and digital services has risen at an unprecedented level.

Vesak 2025 highlights Vietnam’s role in global Buddhism

Following its successful hosting in 2008, 2014 and 2019, Vietnam was chosen to host the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8.

PM pushes innovative solutions to tackle climate change in Mekong Delta

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the critical role of science and technology, especially new technologies, in tackling climate change in the Mekong Delta - Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region and one of its most climate-vulnerable areas.

Vietnamese logistics leaps into new era of digitalisation and innovation

Vietnam adopts mandatory biometric authentication for new bank cards

The circular mandates that card issuers must conduct a face-to-face meeting and match the biometric data of individual customers or the legal representative of institutional customers with their identity documents.

Vietnam advances people-centred AI development

The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and inventors to discuss responsible AI development with a focus on human-centred values. Participants explored practical applications of ethical frameworks, ensuring transparency and human oversight in AI, and promoting international cooperation to strengthen global AI governance.

Transport link for northern mountainous provinces set to meet deadline

The transport connectivity project for northern mountainous provinces, approved by the Prime Minister, comprises two routes with a total length of around 200 km. Work is under way to resolve site-clearance obstacles to ensure the project stays on schedule for completion and opening to traffic by June 30, 2026, creating major opportunities for economic growth, tourism and trade across the northwest region.

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.

Vietnamese Party leader attends Laos’ 50th National Day

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam joined Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, senior Lao leaders, and international delegations at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on December 2, marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day.

2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved

By 2030, Vietnam targets completing the establishment of a digital government, forming a smart government powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), delivering proactive, predictive, and citizen-centric governance models.

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.

Vietnam, Brunei deepen comprehensive partnership

The ongoing visit to Vietnam by Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah further deepens political trust and advances multifaceted cooperation, making bilateral ties increasingly substantive and effective.

Vietnamese, Lao top leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

The documents include a 2026 cooperation plan between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and its Lao counterpart, an agreement between the two ministries on building a command centre of the Lao Ministry of Public Security, a 2026 cooperation plan between the two Ministries of National Defence, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Lao Ministry of National Defence on building a Vietnam - Laos friendship road, and cooperation agreements between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and the two Ministries of Justice in the next five years.

Vietnam’s new science, technology, innovation strategy introduced to Vietnamese scientists in Germany

The Office of Science and Technology at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on November 29 hosted a roundtable in Berlin to introduce key breakthroughs in the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and Vietnam’s strategic orientations for the sector.