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Hanoi eyes night-time entertainment zones to boost GRDP by 5%

Under the plan, designated zones could host licensed karaoke venues, nightclubs, bars, pubs, clubs and electronic gaming facilities, subject to strict security, public order and urban management requirements.

Vietnamese martial arts fantasy film selected for Toronto festival

Wide range of artistic programmes to commemorate war invalids and martyrs day

Vietnam charts course for regional culture, creativity hub status by 2045

Party Central Committee’s third meeting opens in Hanoi

Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung is in the Philippines to attend the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-59) and Related Meetings.

Digital transformation powers new administration model

One year on, digital transformation is driving faster, smarter and more transparent public administration under Vietnam's three-tier administration model.

Resolution 80 paves way for new momentum in Vietnam’s cultural development

The initial results in heritage conservation, digital transformation, cultural industry development and artistic creativity facilitation suggest that Resolution No. 80 is gradually taking effect across the country.

Dak Lak agricultural products win over Malaysian market

At the Malaysia International Food and Beverage Trade Fair 2026, held from July 15–17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, businesses from Vietnam’s Central Highland province of Dak Lak showcased a range of processed agricultural products, opening up promising opportunities in the rapidly growing Halal market.

BIDV becomes first Vietnamese bank to join global carbon accounting alliance

Through the alliance, BIDV will gain access to international methodologies, technical guidance and updated emissions factors covering multiple countries and economic sectors.

Around 7,000 athletes to compete at Sports Festival 2026

This year's festival will feature 12 sports, introducing several new events such as national youth triathlon and beach tennis championship, while expanding its international scope by bringing together clubs, athletes, and police forces from ASEAN countries for events such as the ASEAN Police Open Golf Tournament 2026.

Ly Son Special Zone experiences tourism boom

The Ly Son Special Zone in the central province of Quang Ngai is enjoying an unprecedented tourism boom, attracting more domestic and foreign visitors than ever before. Since the beginning of the year, the island has welcomed around 120,000 tourists, far surpassing the expectations of both local residents and authorities.

Vietnamese Party official visits China’s Chongqing, seeking to enhance bilateral cooperation

A senior official reaffirmed the Vietnamese Party and State's support for expanding comprehensive and substantive cooperation between Chongqing and Vietnamese localities, calling on both sides to continue effectively implementing the common perceptions reached by the two countries' high-ranking leaders.

Vietnam targets 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment for 2026–2030

Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026–2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026.

Vietnam–Greece ties still hold considerable untapped potential: PM

PM Le Minh Hung recommended that the two sides step up all-level exchanges and meetings, especially those at high level, make full use of the existing cooperation mechanisms, expand collaboration in the economy, trade and investment, and effectively implement the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Digital technology opens new pathways for preserving Vietnam’s heritage

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Baker highlighted the role of technology in preserving and promoting Vietnam’s cultural heritage, while making cultural knowledge more accessible to the public, particularly younger generations.

PM orders faster implementation of science, technology, digital transformation agenda

Under Directive No. 29/CT-TTg, the Prime Minister instructed ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies and provincial and municipal leaders to treat science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as a top political priority, stressing that faster disbursement must go hand in hand with efficiency, transparency and the prevention of waste and corruption.

Science – technology, innovation central to Vietnam’s development strategy

As localities nationwide race to realise the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, many are fast-tracking action plans, deploying new technologies, and forming novel growth models. But the rollout is exposing the need for further institutional reform, financing mechanisms, and infrastructure to unlock resources for sustainable development.

Vietnam's economy grows 8.18% in first half of 2026

Despite persistent global economic uncertainty and downward revisions to the global growth outlook for 2026 by international organisations, Vietnam's economy delivered a strong performance. GDP expanded 8.18% in the first half of 2026, outperforming the same period last year and laying a solid foundation for achieving double-digit growth for the full year.

Vietnamese peacekeepers help rebuild school in Abyei

Vietnam's Engineering Company Rotation 4, serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, has renovated Minyang Primary School, improving learning conditions for children in the Abyei region. The handover ceremony was attended by representatives from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and the Abyei Administration.

Expert proposes 3 strategies for Vietnam to develop strategic technology products

Dr Ta Anh Phuong, CEO of Seinetime, a French technology start-up specialising in data personalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, said Vietnam's strategic technology goods should pass a global relevance test and strive to achieve strategic indispensability, making them products that international corporations actively seek to incorporate into their operations.

VinFast launches VF 2 urban EV priced at 7,200 USD

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on July 5 unveiled the VF 2, a compact urban electric car priced at 188 million VND (7,200 USD), including the battery, as part of its strategy to make car ownership more accessible for Vietnamese consumers.

Vietnam's trade turnover exceeds 27% in first half of 2026

In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam’s total trade turnover trade reached 549.69 billion USD, up 27.1% year-on year.

Ho Chi Minh City targets high-quality FDI to drive green growth, sustainable development

With 21,351 valid FDI projects worth a combined 146.8 billion USD, Ho Chi Minh City remains Vietnam's leading recipient of foreign investment.

Vietnam realises ambition of mastering semiconductor technology

Semiconductors are the backbone of the digital economy and a strategic technology in global competition. To gradually master this field, Vietnam needs not only a highly skilled workforce but also a stronger innovation ecosystem. The launch of the national semiconductor chip prototyping support centre is expected to accelerate the country's drive towards technological self-reliance.