VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam’s exports accelerate towards year-end targets

Vietnam’s exports rose 24.5% year on year to 434.30 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, supporting strong economic growth despite global trade uncertainties. Efforts to diversify markets, leverage free trade agreements and improve product value are expected to sustain export momentum and help narrow the trade deficit in the final months of the year.

Top leader urges Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen autonomy, implementation capacity

The top leader urged the city to review all delayed tasks, assign clear responsibilities and deadlines, identify bottlenecks, resolve matters within its authority and make specific proposals on issues beyond its remit.

Hanoi proposes 859-million-USD project to revamp Hoan Kiem Lake area

Implemented in Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards, the project aims to create a large square directly connecting Hoan Kiem Lake with Cach mang thang tam (August Revolution) Square, the Hanoi Opera House, the Vietnam National Museum of History, and nearby areas.

Vietnam ready to innovate to create value together: PM

Vietnam wants international partners not merely to “invest in Vietnam”, but to “invest with Vietnam”; not merely to “manufacture in Vietnam”, but also to engage in research and development (R&D), promote innovation and create new value chains competitive at both regional and global levels.

Ho Chi Minh City builds global tourism brand as megacity

The city’s Resolution No. 62/2025/NQ-HDND on support policies for MICE tourism has provided an important framework for attracting business events through 2030. Ho Chi Minh City is targeting conferences, exhibitions and events in priority sectors such as finance, technology, innovation, logistics, healthcare, education, industry and the marine economy.

Great National Unity Day in Europe: Youth build stronger, more united community

There are many untapped assets in the Vietnamese community in Europe, including knowledge, management experience, science-technology, economic resources and international connections. Linked effectively, they could contribute more directly to Vietnam’s development, and the community can keep serving as a friendship bridge between Vietnam and European countries.

Hanoi affirms role as core, growth pole of Capital region

Hanoi is facing a growing imperative to shift from development mindset limited by administrative boundaries toward one focused on regional spatial growth. Politburo’s Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW, issued on August 28, 2026, on regional development and the organisation of national development space for the new period, identifies the Hanoi metropolitan area as one of the country’s two major growth poles and urges stronger connections in infrastructure, economy, science and technology, and resources between the capital and localities

Long Thanh Airport gears up for commercial operations

The Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai is scheduled to begin its commercial operations on December 24. As of Oct. 22, key components of the project are being built at a rapid pace, with modern machinery delivered to the site for installation and trial operation.

Top leader urges turning pledges into projects, products, markets

External affairs and global integration, a “key and regular” task set by the 14th National Party Congress, must involve the entire political system, national defence-security and development. Stability, internal strength and self-reliance must be reflected in every policy, said top leader To Lam.

Historic milestones in Vietnam’s relations with EU, Belgium

The official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, from October 21 to 24, delivered substantial, wide-ranging results at three levels: EU institutions, Belgium’s federal government and its regions.

Vietnam, Poland elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

The official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, from October 21 to 24, delivered substantial, wide-ranging results at three levels: EU institutions, Belgium’s federal government and its regions.

Science, technology, digital transformation make positive strides in tackling national challenges

According to the socio-economic report presented by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at the second session of the 16th National Assembly, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation made positive strides in 2026, with progress linked to addressing major national challenges.

Vietnam calls for human-centred AI integration in education at ACT +1 convention

The Vietnamese representative examined the opportunities and challenges of AI in Vietnam’s general education system and proposed a four-layer leadership model covering leadership styles, leadership mechanisms, areas of AI integration and integration outcomes.

Belgium’s approval of EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement welcomed

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam welcomed Belgium’s approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement during his meeting with Belgian parliamentary leaders on October 23, as part of his official visit to the European country.

Vietnam, Laos firms sign deals on property, smart farming projects

The projects, to be implemented in 2026, are the Supchaleun Central Tower complex and a smart farm, aiming to promote cooperation in urban development and high-tech agriculture between the two countries.

Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement opens new avenues for cooperation with Europe

The free trade agreement with the four EFTA countries – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – is expected to give Vietnamese goods greater access to high-purchasing-power markets and help local businesses integrate more deeply into international supply chains.

Top leader meets Vietnamese intellectuals in Belgium, Luxembourg

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam urged experts and intellectuals to proactively sign up for tasks tied to the country’s major challenges and strategic technologies.

Main span of Saigon River pedestrian bridge joined

Work to join the main span of the Saigon River pedestrian bridge began on the morning of October 21, after more than a year of construction. The 720-metre bridge, with a total investment of nearly 1 trillion VND (38.6 million USD), will connect Bach Dang Wharf with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area. Inspired by the shape of a nipa palm leaf, the bridge is expected to become a new architectural landmark in Ho Chi Minh City.

Top Vietnamese leader meets with Belgian King and Queen

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse met with Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Brussels on October 23 morning (local time) during their ongoing official visit to Belgium.

Top Vietnamese leader's policy speech at Egmont Institute of Belgium

General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his hope that from this hall at the Egmont Institute, European policymakers and scholars will come to see Vietnam as a “trusted partner” and a “strategic link” connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.

Vietnam’s trade surpasses 1 trillion USD in 10 months

Top leader calls on female NA deputies to help shape national development policies

Central Council for Theoretical Studies requested to strengthen core role in strategic advisory work

Vietnam advances child development strategy towards 2045

Vietnam receives 2026 Government Leadership Award