VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Senior Party official’s Cambodia visit expected to strengthen political trust

The trip reflects the high regard shared by the two countries’ senior leaders, and continues to realise agreements reached at the high-level meeting between the two Parties’ leaders in February, which identified the 2025–2027 period as one of extensive and well-oriented cooperation.

Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

The highest and ultimate objective is for people to fully enjoy fruits of development: Top leader

Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term

Project on digital transformation in cultural sector approved

External information service promotes Vietnam globally: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger efforts to bring a beautiful, authentic and vivid image of Vietnam and its people to the world. Speaking at the 11th National External Information Service Awards in Hanoi on December 12, the Prime Minister praised the dedication of those working in external information both at home and abroad, highlighting their role in promoting a dynamic, responsible and friendly Vietnam on the global stage.

Hanoi marks key progress in its creative city commitments

Newly established and reopened businesses up 26.1%

NA passes first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence

To strike a balance between regulation and innovation, the draft law incorporates strict safeguards for high-risk AI systems, drawing on models from the EU and the Republic of Korea, while also introducing robust mechanisms to foster development, similar to Japan.

Vietnam advances strong commitments to protecting human rights in digital era

In Vietnam, this year’s World Human Rights Day (December 10) theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials" is translated into inclusive development policies aimed at ensuring security, well-being, and opportunities for the 100 million people.

Vietnam substantively contributes to effective implementation of UNCLOS: Ambassador

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has highlighted Vietnam’s substantive contributions to the global ocean agenda and its efforts to advance the implementation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) worldwide.

Vietnam's 11-month FDI rises 7.4%

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam maintained strong growth momentum over the past 11 months. The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that total registered foreign investment during the period reached 33.69 billion USD, rising 7.4% from a year earlier.

National Cybersecurity Association opens branch in HCM City

The southern branch aims to become a coordinating body for cybersecurity tasks, workforce development, awareness-raising and the strengthening of digital defence capabilities across the region, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.

Foreign trade to exceed 900 billion USD, bringing Vietnam to world's top 15 trade powers

The total import-export turnover reached nearly 840 billion USD in the first 11 months of this year, up 17.2% year-on-year, with a trade surplus of over 20 billion USD. With this performance, the target of 900 billion USD in foreign trade is well within reach.

Rising FDI strengthens Vietnam’s position among emerging IFM markets

According to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam, foreign investment inflows in the first 11 months of 2025 remained positive, with nearly 33.7 billion USD in newly registered capital and 23.6 billion USD in disbursed capital – the highest in five years. These inflows are creating a solid foundation for growing demand for IFM services across factories, logistics centres and office buildings, particularly as foreign investors continue to expand production in Vietnam.

Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlights rising AI adoption, strong interest in Vietnamese cultural content

2025 marked a decisive shift in how Vietnamese users engaged with AI. Search trends changed from introductory questions like “What is AI?” to practical queries such as “How to make a video AI?”, “Create images with AI”, revealing a growing emphasis on real-world application.

Efforts stepped up to conserve Central Highlands Gong culture space

The Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, recognised by UNESCO in 2005 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, stands as a distinctive cultural symbol and a source of pride for ethnic minority communities in Dak Lak. The province is now stepping up efforts to safeguard and promote this treasured heritage amid the context of integration and development.

Key socio-economic development targets for 2026

Resolution No. 244/2025/QH15, adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 13, 2025, sets the key socio-economic development targets for 2026, including a GDP growth rate of 10% or higher, and a per capita GDP of 5,400–5,500 USD.

Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

Experts have emphasised the need for effective capital mobilisation mechanisms and practical support policies for businesses to achieve sustainable green transition, citing the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) estimates which showed that Vietnam will require around 28 billion USD for its green transition by 2030.

Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI hits 53.8 in November 2025

November's PMI stands at 53.8, slightly below October’s 54.5 but still well above the 50-point threshold, signalling continued improvement in business conditions in Vietnam and a fifth month of manufacturing recovery despite weather-related supply disruptions.

Vietnam emerges as new hub for data centres

Data centres have surged to become the second most preferred alternative asset class in the region. Vietnam is no exception to this trend as the demand for infrastructure supporting AI, cloud computing, and digital services has risen at an unprecedented level.