UNESCO General Conference adopts draft resolution proposed by Vietnam
, proposed by Vietnam and other co-authors and supported by 71 countries, recommends that the United Nations General Assembly consider launching an “International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development” as soon as possible, with priority given to the 2027–2036 period.
Vietnam to be among countries with highest growth in 2025: Press conference
Many international organisations have continued to provide positive and optimistic assessments of Vietnam’s economic situation, forecasting that in 2025 Vietnam will be one of the countries with the highest growth in the region and the world.
Government leader presides over meeting on national key transport projects
Noting that there are less than two months left until December 19 - the date set for the simultaneous ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies of major projects, the PM emphasised that this is a crucial period to accelerate progress and make breakthroughs in the implementation of key projects and works.
Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair 2025 boosts year-end tourism
With the theme “Connecting People with Production and Business”, the Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair 2025 was not only a platform to promote high-quality Vietnamese products, but also served as a cultural, tourism, and culinary destination for 34 provinces and cities nationwide.
Vietnam elected Vice President of 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
Vietnam’s election as a Vice President enables the country to make more substantive contributions to UNESCO’s policy-making, coordination, and implementation of initiatives across education, culture, natural and social sciences, and information and communications.
Ho Chi Minh City transforms its cuisine into “language of tourism”
Promoting the potential and advantages of Vietnam’s largest economic, cultural, and social hub, Ho Chi Minh City has been making efforts to renew its tourism products and diversify events to enrich visitors’ experiences. In particular, its tourism sector is strongly capitalising on local cuisine as a key tourism product to increase the appeal of the city to both domestic and international visitors.
VietnamPlus wins Best General News Infographics Award at Asian Media Leaders Summit
VietnamPlus, the e-newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency, has won the Best General News Infographics Award at the Asian Media Awards 2025 for its multimedia project “Unification Epic.”
Agro-forestry-aquatic exports rise nearly 13% in 10 months
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports reached an estimated 5.96 billion USD in October, up 6.3% year-on-year, bringing total export earnings in the first 10 months to 58.13 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
FDI disbursement hits five-year high in 10 months
The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, with 17.68 billion USD, or 83% of the total disbursement over the first 10 months.
Manufacturing PMI rises to 54.5 in October, marking impressive start to Q4
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 54.5 in October, up from 50.4 in September, according to S&P Global’s latest report released on November 3.
Party chief sets guidelines for feedback on 14th Party Congress’s draft documents
The shared objective of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and the people is clear and simple: a sustainably developing nation, a just and humane society, citizens empowered to succeed through their own efforts, and strict accountability for those who violate the law, with no exceptions.
Photo exhibition captures over three decades of Vietnam’s transformation
“Continuum: Vietnam” showcases more than 50 photographs by Soloman across two periods, 1992–1993 and 2022–2024. Displayed side by side, the black-and-white archival portraits and the recent colour photographs create a poignant dialogue between past and present.
Vietnam, Azerbaijan strengthen scientific cooperation
Both sides agreed to soon develop and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focusing on expert exchanges, joint research programmes, co-organising international conferences, and publishing scientific works in areas of mutual interest. These initiatives aim to enhance academic interaction, share knowledge and research experience, and open new prospects for future collaboration.
Impressive numbers at Autumn Fair 2025
The 1st Autumn Fair 2025, held from October 25 to November 4 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre in Dong Anh, Hanoi, concluded with impressive results. The event attracted 2,500 domestic and international enterprises and organisations, recording high visitor numbers and substantial business outcomes.
A glimpse of Northwest at Autumn Fair 2025
At the first-ever Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, among more than 3,000 booths from across Vietnam, those representing the northwestern provinces brought a distinctive breath of mountain life right in the heart of the capital.
Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves eye to become ideal destinations
Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserves have truly become a rendezvous for integration, cooperation, and the exchange of information and experiences among countries and international organisations in the field of conservation and sustainable development, as well as an ideal destination for domestic and international tourists, heard a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on November 3.
Party chief suggests further US cooperation in post-war remediation
Vietnam always considers the US one of its most important partners and seeks to further deepen extensive bilateral ties across various sectors for the benefit of their people.
Party chief receives US Secretary of War
Party General Secretary To Lam received US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Hanoi on November 2. The Party chief welcomed Hegseth's official visit to Vietnam, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 50th anniversary of the war’s end in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s 14 comprehensive strategic partners
Vietnam and the United Kingdom have issued a joint declaration on the elevation of the Vietnam-UK to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The announcement was made on October 29 (local time) following a welcome ceremony and talks between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Party General Secretary To Lam as part of the latter's oficial visit to the UK. With this, Vietnam now has comprehensive strategic partnerships with 14 countries.
Photo Hanoi ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art
The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially young people, fresh perspectives on contemporary photography from Vietnam and abroad.
