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Bat Trang Pottery Village join global Network of Creative Craft Cities

Bat Trang Pottery Village, along with Van Phuc Silk Village, has been recognised as a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. Located beside the Red River, Bat Trang has been renowned for its pottery craft for over 500 years. Bat Trang ceramics are not only refined in appearance but also diverse in design, increasingly attracting the interest of both domestic and international consumers.

Vietnam expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025

Vietnam expects big FDI wave in 2025

Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2025

VinFast launches VF 3 SUV, offers free EV charging in Indonesia

Vietnam riding wave of data centre investments

The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.

Shrimp exports target 4.3 billion USD in 2025

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s shrimp exports aim to reach 4–4.3 billion USD in 2025. In January 2025, shrimp remained the strongest-growing export item, with an export value of 273.349 million USD, accounting for 35.3% of total seafood export turnover.

Kien Giang welcomes over 897,000 tourists in January

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 897,000 visitors, including 126,000 foreigners, in January, achieving 8.4% of the annual target, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Vietnam Airlines ranked among the world's top 20 airlines

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honoured in the Top 20 World's Best Airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings and won the World’s Best Value Premium Economy award for the second consecutive year.

Bach Long Vi – Timeless symbol of Vietnam’ssea and island sovereignty

With its pristine beauty and historical importance, the Bach Long Vi island district in the northern port city of Hai Phong is not only home to fishermen, youth volunteers, and residents who have volunteered to stay on the island, but also serves as a “landmark” affirming Vietnam’s sacred and inviolable sea and island sovereignty.

PM suggests Japan's Yamato Holdings develop logistics centres in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Japan's Yamato Holdings to invest in logistics centres in Vietnam, while receiving its Executive Officer and President Nagao Yutaka in Hanoi on February 17.

Specific growth targets of industries, sectors in 2025

According to Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP dated February 5, 2025, on sectoral, industrial, and regional growth objectives, the Government has set specific growth targets to ensure that the national economy expands by at least 8% in 2025.

Vietnam, US forge stronger trade, investment partnership

The US is now Vietnam's fifth-largest import market, with five import categories exceed 1 billion USD, namely chemicals, animal feed, plastics, materials, and machinery.

Vietnam’s business climate unaffected by State apparatus reshuffle: Spokeswoman

Vietnam has introduced regulations to simplify investment procedures, making it easier for foreign firms to establish long-term operations in the country.

Vietnam riding wave of data centre investments

The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.

Lotus-themed offering trays popular for Nguyen Tieu festival

Vibrant offering trays featuring lotus-shaped cakes, sticky rice, and sweet soups have become a trending choice for families celebrating this year’s Tet Nguyen Tieu.

Seven export items surpass 1 billion USD in January

In January 2025, seven export items exceeded 1 billion USD in turnover, accounting for 67.9% of the country's total export value.

Deputy PM stresses importance of cooperation, connectivity at World Governments Summit forums

The Deputy PM affirmed Vietnam as a safe and attractive destination for international investors. In 2024, it ranked among the world's top 15 developing nations in foreign investment attraction, securing approximately 40 billion USD, with disbursed foreign direct investment reaching some 25 billion USD.

Vietnam’s overseas investment surges 5.1 times in Jan. 2025

In January 2025, Vietnamese investors launched 10 new overseas projects without any capital adjustment. Vietnam’s total outbound investment reached over 83 million USD, more than 5.1 times higher than the same period in 2024.

PM orders scientific-technological solutions to drive economic growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for transformative solutions for science, technology, innovation, and high-quality human resources to become driving forces for the nation’s rapid and sustainable development, while presiding over a conference in Hanoi on February 11.

Vietnam’s digital economy expands rapidly, leading Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s digital transformation is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the country’s digital economy growing by over 20 per cent annually, making it the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam's FDI inflow soars by 48.6% in January

More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam-China relations at their best in history: scholar

The friendship between Vietnam and China, cultivated by generations of leaders and widely supported by both countries' people, must be passed down and adapted to modern times to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Vietnam’s industrial production inches up 0.4% in January

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) in January fell 9.2% against the previous month and inched up 0.6% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnamese soldiers transform barren African land into thriving vegetable gardens

In Abyei, a region between Sudan and South Sudan known as Africa’s “furnace,” temperatures regularly soar to nearly 40°C. The land is dry, infertile, and difficult to cultivate. Yet, Vietnamese military engineers have managed to grow thriving vegetable gardens in the heart of this harsh desert.