Vietnamese Party and State leader honoured with international peace prize
The jury unanimously voted on July 24 to confer the prestigious award on the Vietnamese leader, citing his role in "strengthening peace and cooperation among nations."
Vietnamese, Singaporean leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents
The signed documents include an MoU on cooperation between Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Singapore’s Public Service Division, and a joint statement between Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade and Singapore's Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology on strengthening supply chain resilience.
Production-market linkages – Key to sustainable agricultural production
At present, many fruits in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding localities are entering peak harvest season. However, as supply rises sharply while consumption remains slow and exports face difficulties, agricultural product prices have continued to fall significantly, placing heavy pressure on farmers. In this context, production-market linkages are seen as an effective solution.
Vietnam aims for high-quality, sustainable FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) currently contributes more than 20 percent of Vietnam’s GDP and accounts for up to 70 percent of the country’s total export turnover, making it an important driving force for economic restructuring. In the current context, Vietnam’s requirement for foreign investment is to attract high-quality capital flows associated with technology cooperation and the creation of sustainable production ecosystems.
Vietnam’s top leader holds talks with Thailand's Prime Minister in Bangkok
Party General Secretary and State President Lam affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Thailand.
Tourism rebounds strongly as Hanoi expands cultural, night-time experiences
Hanoi aims to welcome around 9.04 million international visitors and more than 27 million domestic tourists in 2026, with total tourism revenue projected at roughly 160 trillion VND.
Hanoi prepares to launch 1.5-billion-USD Metro 2A extension project
The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) announced that it will organise an Early Market Engagement (EME) event for the project on June 18-19 in Hanoi to collect feedback from domestic and international businesses and consultants before the official bidding process begins.
Vietnamese, Thai leaders witness exchange of cooperation agreements, launch logo marking 50-year ties
Vietnam and Thailand are countries in Southeast Asia with a long-standing friendship. Since officially establishing diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976, bilateral cooperation has continued to expand rapidly in both breadth and depth.
Vietnam, Thailand further strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership
At the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29, 2026. This marks the first visit to Thailand by General Secretary and State President To Lam, taking place as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – 2026).
Vietnam, United Nations advance new development cooperation framework
Vietnam and the United Nations (UN) are stepping up efforts to build a new cooperation framework for the 2027–2031 period to support the country’s long-term development goals.
Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand’s Udon Thani
After the incense-offering ceremony, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the simple thatched house preserving memories of President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities in Thailand during 1928–1929.
Vietnam’s culture identity promoted in Cambodia
The Vietnam Culture Week officially kicked off in Phnom Penh on May 26, featuring vibrant performances by the Vietnam Circus Federation, combining acrobatics with traditional and contemporary music and dance to present a vivid picture of Vietnam’s cultural identity.
Vietnam, Singapore strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership
The upcoming state visit to Singapore by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, from May 29-31, carries significant importance in continuing to implement and further concretise the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
New momentum for stronger Vietnam–Thailand relations
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse. The visit is expected to create fresh momentum for the bilateral relationship, paving the way for stronger and more dynamic cooperation between the two countries.
Agricultural exports seek to overcome technical barriers through digitalisation, technology
Vietnamese agricultural products are entering a critical transition phase as traditional advantages such as abundant resources, large-scale output and low-cost labour gradually diminish. In their place, technology adoption, data transparency and green standards are emerging as mandatory requirements for accessing international markets.
Lao Cai upgrades infrastructure, tourism facilities to enhance Sa Pa’s global appeal
Between 2016 and 2026, Sa Pa recorded remarkable growth. Visitor arrivals surged from nearly 1 million in 2016 to more than 4.3 million in 2025, while tourism revenue climbed to 19 trillion VND (720 million USD), 11 times higher than a decade earlier.
Digital technology helps standardise supply chains, sustain export competitiveness
Experts noted that supply chain optimisation and risk management are no longer isolated tasks for individual companies but a requirement for the entire export ecosystem. With guidance from regulators, support from industry experts and their own efforts, Vietnamese exporters are expected to enhance their competitiveness and turn technical barriers and market volatility into opportunities for sustainable growth in global markets.
Vietnam teams up with CNN International Commercial to promote tourism worldwide
According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, CNN has been an effective partner in recent years, helping showcase Vietnam’s culture, people, cuisine and diverse local experiences at international forums and events, and across its media platforms.
AI generates novel pathway to sustainable tourism development in Vietnam
According to the 2026 Travel Outlook Report released by Agoda, Vietnamese travellers are leading Asia in their readiness to adopt AI for travel planning. The report shows that 81% of Vietnamese respondents intend to use AI for their next trip, significantly higher than the regional average of 63%.
Vietnam approves national strategy for modern, safe inclusive financial ecosystem
Under the national financial inclusion strategy for the 2026-2030 period, Vietnam aims for 95% of the population aged 15 and above to have transaction accounts at banks or other authorised institutions by 2030.
Basic science research must be reformed to meet national development requirements: top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that reform in basic science research must encompass awareness, institutional frameworks, investment mechanisms, and implementation methods. He described the issue as a strategic matter directly linked to Vietnam’s development model, national self-reliance and international standing in the 21st century.
