VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Flag-raising ceremony held at Ba Dinh Square on National Day

Flag-raising ceremony held at Ba Dinh Square on National Day

At 6 am, the national flag was hoisted to the top of the 29-metre-high flagpole amid a solemn atmosphere. Local residents and visitors put aside their activities to watch the national flag being slowly raised to the top of the flagpole, and joined in singing the national anthem.
Hai Phong tops 2025 FTA Index

Hai Phong tops 2025 FTA Index

The port city of Hai phong topped the 2025 FTA Index with 35.62 out of 40 points, ranking first among Vietnam’s 34 provinces and cities and the only locality rated “Very Good”. The city also led the country in access to information and legal compliance, topping 16 component indicators.
Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire strenghthen friendship, cooperation

Vietnam, Côte d'Ivoire strenghthen friendship, cooperation

The ongoing visit to Vietnam by President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Patrick Achi from August 23 to 26 at the invitation of President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man is expected to help further strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027

Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027

AFP reported that Vietnam’s economy grew 8.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the previous forecast of 7%. In the first half of the year, GDP expanded 8.2%, with industry and construction remaining key drivers of growth, alongside a recovery in manufacturing activity and domestic demand.
Singapore’s experience offers lessons for Vietnam

Singapore’s experience offers lessons for Vietnam

Singapore’s experience in linking policies with business needs, mobilising technology corporations to address national challenges and ensuring vulnerable groups are not left behind could provide valuable lessons for Vietnam.
Talent development, attraction, utilisation must be part of national development strategy: Top leader

Talent development, attraction, utilisation must be part of national development strategy: Top leader

The ultimate goal of talent development, attraction and utilisation is to generate new projects, technologies, businesses, policies and values, build a workforce capable of driving rapid, sustainable and self-reliant national development, and create opportunities for all capable Vietnamese people to be identified, developed and given chances to contribute to the country, said top leader To Lam.
Key leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Singapore

Key leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Singapore

Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and a high-ranking CPV delegation on August 24 paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the statue and memorial plaque dedicated to him within the campus of the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.
Vietnamese, Singaporean enterprises boost science-technology partnerships

Vietnamese, Singaporean enterprises boost science-technology partnerships

Vietnam and Singapore are deepening cooperation among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. Strong government support and proactive engagement from the two business communities are creating new momentum for the bilateral digital economy and helping enterprises from both countries compete more confidently in global markets.
Vietnam fine-tuning Extended Producer Responsibility policy to promote circular economy

Vietnam fine-tuning Extended Producer Responsibility policy to promote circular economy

Vietnam’s revised EPR framework is therefore expected to build a more comprehensive ecosystem covering collection, transportation, sorting, recycling, data management and supervision, making producers’ responsibilities closely linked to actual recycling outcomes. This will help EPR become a genuine driver of the recycling market and Vietnam’s transition toward the circular economy.
Japanese firm to produce key chip material in Vietnam, Malaysia

Japanese firm to produce key chip material in Vietnam, Malaysia

Tokuyama's Vietnam plant, inaugurated last week, will grind, clean and analyse polysilicon, an essential raw material for semiconductor wafers. Tokuyama is investing 60 million USD in the facility, which is ultimately expected to reach an annual capacity of 4,000 tonnes.
Vietnam, Canada look forward to early elevation of bilateral ties

Vietnam, Canada look forward to early elevation of bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stressed Vietnam attaches importance to its relations with Canada and stands ready to work with the latter to step up substantive cooperation towards the early elevation of the Vietnam–Canada Comprehensive Partnership, in line with the political trust, cooperation potential and interests of the two countries’ peoples.
Dien Bien taps natural assets to develop green tourism

Dien Bien taps natural assets to develop green tourism

Not only known for its historical significance, Dien Bien also boasts unspoilt natural landscapes and a cool climate, creating favourable conditions for ecotourism. A range of green tourism models are taking shape, diversifying tourism products and enhancing the destination’s appeal.
Keeping the salt fields of Chau Ha alive

Keeping the salt fields of Chau Ha alive

Under the scorching sun, salt farmers at Chau Ha salt field in Mai Phu commune, Ha Tinh province, work from early morning until late afternoon to produce pure white salt. But behind this generations-old trade are concerns over unstable incomes, weak demand and the risk of the craft fading as younger people seek other livelihoods.
Ho Chi Minh City advances strategy for strong maritime nation

Ho Chi Minh City advances strategy for strong maritime nation

The resolution marks a shift from focusing primarily on the maritime economy to viewing the sea as an economic, strategic and living space, requiring close coordination between development, defence, security, foreign affairs and modern maritime governance.
Southern Da Nang home to pristine beaches

Southern Da Nang home to pristine beaches

Da Nang has a coastline stretching more than 200km, with the southern part of the city home to many beautiful, unspoilt beaches and the peaceful lifestyle of traditional fishing villages.
Vietnam seeks to build national brand for cultural industries

Vietnam seeks to build national brand for cultural industries

The draft law on cultural industry development seeks to establish a formal legal status for cultural industries within the national economic structure and connect their value chains to boost economic value, exports and strategic investment while promoting Vietnamese identity and soft power internationally.