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Vietnam shines as Asia’s growth bright spot amid global economic volatility

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

Vietnam, UNDP host youth forum on women’s leadership in peacekeeping

UK Prime Minister welcomes, holds talks with Vietnamese Party General Secretary

PM’s attendance at 47th ASEAN Summit affirms Vietnam’s role, standing

Draft political report for 14th National Party Congress – strategic blueprint for Vietnam’s sustainable development

Hanoi gears up to host opening for signature of UN Convention against cybercrime

The UN Convention against Cybercrime originated in 2019 with the development of the first universal, globally comprehensive draft instrument. Vietnam, alongside other UN member states, supported the UN in launching the negotiation process for this groundbreaking document.

Vietnam's overseas investment hits 846.8 million USD in January-September

Vietnamese investors poured a total of 846.8 million USD into overseas projects in the first nine months of 2025, a 4.5-fold surge from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Exhibition highlights achievements of Government’s Party Organisation

Within the framework of the first Congress of the Government's Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure from October 12–13 held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, the Vietnam News Agency organised an exhibition featuring the nation’s comprehensive and dynamic development and strong international integration.

NA’s Standing Committee pushes ahead digital transformation in tax management

The draft Law on Tax Administration plans to cut 96 administrative procedures, or 44% of the current total, and simplify 63 others. It spotlights a clear direction toward completely abolishing lump-sum taxation for household and individual businesses from 2026, while creating a favourable legal framework for these entities to transition into enterprises.

Government Party Organisation requested to identify goals to usher nation into new era of strong growth

The Party leader also acknowledged the achievements that the Government Party Organisation gained in the 2020-2025 tenure, describing them as the foundation and motivation for the Government Party Organisation to enter a new tenure.

Government Party Organisation pioneers, firmly advances forward with the nation in the new era: PM

Politburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has penned an article highlighting the Government Party Organisation’s determination to pioneer and firmly advance forward with the nation in the new era – the era of the nation’s rise.

Personnel work after apparatus restructuring

From July 1, 2025, the two-tier local government model (comprising provincial and commune levels) officially came into operation. Thousands of commune-level administrative units nationwide have been reorganised to ensure a streamlined apparatus closer to and more responsive to the people. After three months of operation, personnel work – the key factor determining the efficiency of the apparatus – has seen marked changes alongside emerging challenges.

Nine-month FDI up 15% year on year

Vietnam attracted a total of 28.54 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) between January and September, 2025, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.

Preparatory meeting held for first Party Congress of Government

The first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation, the 2025 – 2030 tenure, had its preparatory meeting held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Politburo member and Secretary of the Government’s Party Committee, on October 12 morning.

Vietnam’s foreign tourist arrivals rise 21.5% in nine months

Vietnam welcomed 15.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of the year, recording a 21.5% year-on-year increase, the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance has reported.

Vietnam’s foreign tourist arrivals rise 21.5% in nine months

Vietnam recorded a 21.5% year-on-year increase in international visitor arrivals to 15.4 million in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

PM urges Hanoi to continue national journey of “Independence – Freedom – Prosperity – Happiness”

Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Hanoi to pursue one overarching goal of continuing the nation’s journey of “Independence - Freedom - Prosperity - Happiness,” toward socialism, while attending the city's Patriotic Emulation Congress for the 2025 – 2030 period on October 10.

Vietnam’s GDP up 7.85% in nine months

Vietnam’s GDP expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

National digital transformation – new driver for sustainable development

National Digital Transformation Day, observed on October 10, marks a moment to look back on achievements while continuing to take even stronger actions to build a digital and prosperous nation, contributing to its industrialisation, modernisation, and international integration.

Hanoi’s unceasing 71-year journey of integration, development since liberation

Seventy-one years later, Hanoi has undergone significant transformation, becoming the nation’s leading centre for politics, economy, and culture, while confirming its key role in Vietnam’s path toward reform and international integration.

Vietnam steadfast on journey for peace

2025 is a special year as Vietnam celebrates the 80th National Day. On this journey, Vietnam’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations reaffirms the strategic vision and steadfast policies of the Party, State, and Army, reflecting the country’s enduring aspiration for peace, friendship, and cooperation.

Traditional friendship between Vietnam and DPRK

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam is paying a three-day State visit to the DPRK from October 9 to 11, 2025, and will attend celebrations marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary holds talks with DPRK leader in Pyongyang

The Vietnamese Party chief believed that with the motto of “taking the people as the root”, “united mind” and “self-reliance”, the DPRK will complete the tasks and goals set by the WPK, opening a new era of comprehensive national rejuvenation.

DPRK leader hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party General Secretary

The DPRK was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1950. The traditional friendship between the two countries has been nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, President Kim Il Sung, and generations of leaders of both nations.

FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to secondary emerging market status

FTSE Russell has officially announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from frontier to secondary emerging market status, marking a major milestone for the country’s capital market after more than a decade of reforms.