Dr. Anton Bredikhin of the Russian Academy of Sciences highlighted potential rail links connecting Russia to Vietnam via Mongolia or Kazakhstan, transiting through China.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on November 25 held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based digital payments & fintech group Ant International, on the sidelines of the southern metropolis’ ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
A youth-inspiration talk show themed “Intelligent Generation NOW” opened the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25, bringing together Government leaders, international experts and Vietnamese youth to discuss the mindsets, skills and responsibilities needed in the age of AI and global knowledge.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is expected to welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of various countries, major enterprises and international organisations, creating an important platform to promote Vietnam’s image and discuss solutions for sustainable and digital-driven development.
The 2025 Action Month for gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response has been launched in Hanoi under the theme 'Gender equality and safety for women and girls in the digital era.'
The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered an important address at the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22 in which he proposed three strategic assurances to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and ensure that no one is left behind.
Currently, Vietnam has a system of 11 World Biosphere Reserves recognised by UNESCO. This title is awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.
For nearly 30 years, Craft Link, a Vietnamese social enterprise, has helped ethnic minority groups preserve traditional crafts and create sustainable income for their communities.
The 2025 “Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week, taking place from November 18–23 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, aims to honour the richness of Vietnamese cultural identity, with a special spotlight on Muong heritage.
In the cultural and art sectors, enhancing cultural industries through effective innovation and creativity is a crucial step in implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, thus boosting economic growth and elevate Vietnamese culture on the global innovation landscape.
The tugging ritual and game form an indispensable part of many traditional festivals in Vietnam, including the Huu Chap village festival in Kinh Bac ward, Bac Ninh province. A key feature of the Huu Chap tug-of-war is the use of a bamboo trunk as the pulling rope. Despite its centuries-old history, local residents remain proud and excited, eager to become competitors in the event.
Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.
The 14th National Party Congress is a crucial political event shaping Vietnam’s future. People nationwide are actively studying and contributing their views to the draft documents.
Socio-economic indicators for October and the first ten months of 2025 point to broad-based improvements, underscoring the concerted efforts of the Government, businesses, and the public to sustain recovery momentum and secure stable growth across key sectors.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked participants to propose priority tasks and breakthrough measures ahead, including removing obstacles, accelerating capital disbursement, simplifying procedures, promoting data reuse to cut paperwork, and offering maximum support to citizens and enterprises.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent implementation of infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Seven Vietnamese commodities posted an export value of over 10 billion USD in the January–October period, accounting for 67.9% of the country’s total export turnover.