VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam draws over 24 billion USD in FDI in first seven months of 2025

Vietnam pulled in 24.09 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, a 27.3% surge year-on-year, driven by strong investor confidence, according to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners

Vietnam has introduced its first limited-term visa waiver for high-profile foreigners whose presence benefits the country’s socio-economic development.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best cities

The Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, organised by the UK’s Telegraph newspaper, has announced its list of the world’s best cities. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two Vietnamese destinations honoured in this prestigious ranking.

Flag-raising ceremony marks ASEAN’s 58th founding anniversary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2025).

Building 100 schools in land border communes before August 30, 2026

At a recent meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pointed out that the Politburo’s Notice No. 81 on building schools for border communes is a major policy decision with profound political and social significance. The Prime Minister requested that it be urgently implemented to complete the construction of 100 schools in 100 land border communes before August 30, 2026.

Angolan President hosts welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State leader

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at noon on August 7 (local time), with the highest protocol for a head of state.

Vietnam maintains strong trade growth and price stability

In July and the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam’s economy showed steady industrial growth, strong increases in exports, imports, and foreign direct investment, a surge in public investment, high budget revenues, and inflation kept firmly under control.

Vietnam emerges as global manufacturing hub

Vietnam is now positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub with a diversified export portfolio, improved product quality, and enhanced price competitiveness.

Party chief lauds intellectuals, scientists, artists as pioneers in innovation

Party General Secretary To Lam on August 6 attended a gathering of 80 distinguished intellectuals, artists, and scientists in Hanoi on August 6.

Vietnam-Angola traditional friendly relations

At the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse, State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to the Republic of Angola from August 6 to 9. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

Digital brands – foundation for sustainable economic and business development

While the first two decades of the 21st century witnessed a race among traditional brands, where physical products were recognised through logos, packaging, or promotional campaigns, today marks the era of digital brands, where core values are built and spread through technologies, data, and digital experiences.

Vietnamese, Egyptian Presidents hold talks, agree to lift ties to Comprehensive Partnership

State President Luong Cuong and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi on August 5 issued a joint statement on upgrading Vietnam - Egypt ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.

All four Vietnamese students win medals at Int'l Olympiad in Informatics 2025

All four students of Vietnam’s national team competing at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2025 in Sucre, Bolivia, have won medals, the Ministry of Education and Training announced on August 2. The team brought home one gold, two silvers, and one bronze, reinforcing Vietnam’s strong record in the increasingly competitive academic competition.

PM chairs national committee's meeting on semiconductor development

Vietnam has issued many key policies to support semiconductor development, notably the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Other initiatives include the Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, and the Human Resources Development Programme for the Semiconductor Industry.

30 years of Vietnam’s proactive, responsible contributions to united, strong ASEAN

2025 marks a significant milestone for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It commemorates both the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community (December 31, 2015 – December 31, 2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s official accession to ASEAN (July 28, 1995 – July 28, 2025). Over the past three decades, Vietnam has consistently played a proactive, active, and responsible role in building a resilient, united ASEAN with a growing voice and position in the region and the world.

PM expects Petrovietnam to rank in region's top 5 enterprises

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has congratulated the state-owned Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) on securing the nation’s energy, food and economic security, while also ensuring social welfare and maritime sovereignty.

Vietnam-Egypt traditional friendship relations

At the invitation of President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and his spouse, President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation are paying a State visit to Egypt from August 3 to 6, 2025.

Bollywood film project shines spotlight on Quang Tri tourism

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri province welcomed the Indian film crew of SILAA at Dong Hoi Airport on July 30.

Vietnam’s agricultural transformation into global export powerhouse

Over the past eight decades, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation in agriculture. From a former colony challenged by famine and outdated farming practices, the country has emerged as one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, playing a crucial role in the global food supply chain

Int’l experts throw support for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants

With such a rapid economic growth, Vietnam must diversify energy sources and nuclear power is a rational choice to ensure the national energy security, said Associate Professor Kei Koga from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).