VIETNAM: NEW ERA

As of October 15, Vietnam's total import-export turnover has reached 610.56 billion USD, with a trade surplus of over 21.24 billion USD, according to the latest figures from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

In recent years, substantial investments have been made in digital infrastructure, platforms, devices, and transformation technologies across government agencies to better serve the public and businesses. National and sector-specific databases have been actively developed, interconnected, and shared.

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised up its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam by 0.5 percentage point to 6.4% this year, from the previous projection of 5.9%.

A national hybrid conference was held on October 20, to disseminate and implement the resolution issued at the 10th session, of the 13th Party Central Committee.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) should serve as the nucleus in protecting the Party's ideological foundation, actively combating erroneous and hostile viewpoints, while addressing the 10th National Congress of the VFF in Hanoi on October 17.

Vietnam has made significant achievements over the past nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Reform), with hunger eradication and poverty reduction being a key and consistent policy of the Party and State.

Ban Gioc – Detian Waterfalls site officially opens to tourists

In the peaceful countryside of Ha Tinh province, there stands a living witness to centuries of history, an 800-year-old Trôi tree in Huong Vinh commune, Huong Khe district. This ancient tree is not only a precious natural heritage, but also the soul and pride of generations of local people.

The GDP in the first 9 months of 2024 expanded by 6.82% compared to the same period in 2023. The GDP, based on 2010 constant prices, reached 4,472.22 trillion VND (around 180 billion USD).

The GDP in the first 9 months of 2024 expanded by 6.82% compared to the same period in 2023. The GDP, based on 2010 constant prices, reached 4,472.22 trillion VND (around 180 billion USD).

Replacing temporary and dilapidated houses with safe and sturdy ones is a meaningful and practical policy to help poor people enjoy better living conditions, showing the efforts by the whole political system in ensuring social welfare and leaving no one behind.

A new book has been launched by the University of Education Publishers and Dong A Culture JSC, featuring nearly 2,000 illustrations, photographs, and maps.

Developing traditional craft villages in conjunction with tourism is considered a sustainable approach, that not only preserves these trades but also attracts tourists. One of the successful craft village tourism models, that has a special appeal to international visitors, is the Tra Que vegetable village in Hoi An, central Quang Nam province.

Once a war-torn city, Hanoi has transformed into a hub of dynamic growth and development. The capital's economy consistently achieves strong growth rates, contributing 16% to the national GDP and 19% to the overall state budget.

The Bond Live in Vietnam concert recently took place at the National Convention Center, where the four women of the Bond quartet performed their most iconic hits from a career spanning 25 years.

A 41-year-old man with multi-organ failure has become the first patient in Vietnam to undergo a successful simultaneous heart and liver transplant.

As of September 30, the total registered capital from new licenses, adjustments, and capital contributions for share purchases by foreign investors reached over 24.78 billion USD, up 11.6% compared to the same period in 2023.

95 years under the Party’s leadership (1930-2025), Vietnam’s revolutionary cause has achieved historic victories, transforming lives and shaping the nation’s destiny.

Vietnam is a key partner of the UN in general and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in particular with great contributions to human development and sustainable growth in recent years, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner told the Vietnam News Agency after Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s recent US trip for the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.