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Vietnam’s trade surpasses 1 trillion USD in 10 months

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of an estimated 6.8 billion USD in October, marking the second consecutive month of surplus and narrowing the cumulative trade deficit for the first 10 months to around 12.7 billion USD.

Top leader calls on female NA deputies to help shape national development policies

Central Council for Theoretical Studies requested to strengthen core role in strategic advisory work

Vietnam advances child development strategy towards 2045

Vietnam receives 2026 Government Leadership Award

Top leader pledges support for firms, presses tech self-reliance

The Vietnamese Party and State value entrepreneurs’ contributions, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and support them in realising their potential and achieving legitimate prosperity, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said.

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy grows 9.86% in Q3

Ho Chi Minh City recorded 9.86% economic growth in Q3, taking its nine-month expansion to 9.06%. Strong FDI inflows, resilient services and accelerated public investment are underpinning the city’s economic performance as it seeks to maintain growth momentum in the final quarter of 2026.

Vietnamese entrepreneurs pioneer innovation, drive development

Amid deeper international integration, Vietnamese entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, raising incomes and strengthening national competitiveness.

Nearly 149,700 new enterprises registered in first nine months of 2026

Nearly 149,700 enterprises were newly registered nationwide in the first nine months of 2026, with total registered capital reaching 1.884 quadrillion VND, up 3.2% in enterprise numbers and 32.7% in capital year on year. Average registered capital per new enterprise stood at 12.6 billion VND, up 28.5%.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintains growth in September

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in September, although rates of expansion in output and new orders eased from those seen in August, according to the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report recently released by S&P Global.

Digital platforms take Ha Tinh specialities to wider markets

More than 200 OCOP products are being promoted through digital platforms as the central province of Ha Tinh steps up efforts to expand markets for its agricultural and speciality products. By connecting producers with e-commerce platforms and organising Mega Live sessions from production areas, the province is bringing local products closer to consumers nationwide and opening up new sales opportunities.

Ho Chi Minh City advances shift to waste-to-energy treatment

More than 14,000 tonnes of household solid waste generated daily are putting pressure on Ho Chi Minh City’s collection and treatment system. At Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility, the city’s largest, a technology shift is under way to reduce landfilling and expand waste-to-energy treatment.

NA President arrives in Beijing, beginning official visit to China

Vietnam–China relations have continued to develop, particularly following reciprocal visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping.

Top leader inspects key infrastructure projects in Hanoi

General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that timely completion will ensure smooth traffic along the ring roads, better meet residents’ travel needs and improve connectivity across the urban transport network.

Top leader asks for building lean, efficient, strong Capital Armed Forces

The leader stressed the necessity of building the Capital Armed Forces lean, efficient, strong, revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern, adding that strong political foundations must be used as the basis to elevate overall strength and combat readiness.

Agricultural research outcomes must be translated into tangible benefits for economy: Top legislator

NA President Tran Thanh Man asked the university to strongly overhaul its training programmes to cultivate "global citizens" for modern agriculture, decisively shifting from teaching what it has to meeting the actual demand of society, enterprises, and national development.

Quang Ninh draws visitors from home and abroad

Quang Ninh welcomed around 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 4.21 million international arrivals. The province aims to attract more than 23 million visitors this year, further strengthening its position as an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists.

Hanoi: 72 years from liberation to modern development

Seventy-two years after its liberation on October 10, 1954, Hanoi continues to build on its spirit of solidarity and innovation, striving to improve people's lives and fulfil its ambition of becoming a developed, civilised and modern capital worthy of the title “City for Peace” from UNESCO.

Vietnam promotes Party diplomacy at international conference in Mexico

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics briefed participants at an international conference themed "Political parties and a new society" in Mexico City from October 6-8 on Vietnam’s socio-economic development and its path towards socialism, and its efforts in promoting dialogue, solidarity and cooperation among progressive political forces worldwide.

Vietnam, Laos vow to strengthen special ties, boost connectivity

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on October 8, as part of his official visit to Laos.

Vietnam–Laos great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese Government delegation are paying an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic from October 8–9.

Vietnam enters investment grade credit rating category for first time

Vietnam has maintained robust growth, outperforming other Southeast Asian economies. Its ongoing government reforms aimed at streamlining the state apparatus, promoting the private sector, improving the institutional framework and developing capital markets will strengthen the country’s growth potential and economic resilience.

5th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese scheduled for December

The conference will provide a forum for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to exchange views, propose initiatives and contribute to national development in the new era.

Vietnam actively contributes to UN Human Rights Council’s 63rd session

Throughout the session, the Vietnamese delegation engaged in consultations and negotiations on nearly 40 draft resolutions and discussions, co-sponsored eight resolutions and seven joint statements, and co-hosted and participated in a number of initiatives and side events.

VNA cooperates with Mexican Labour Party to publish book on top leader's articles and addresses

The bilingual English-Spanish publication comprises 46 selected articles and speeches drawn from the political commentaries and addresses by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam since August 2024, reflecting the mindset, vision and strategic decisions of the CPV to steer the country firmly into the new era.