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Int’l press voices confidence in 14th National Party Congress

The 14th National Party Congress is discussing, giving opinions on, and adopting a number of particularly important draft documents that provide long-term guidance for the country’s development. International friends in Vietnam have voiced strong confidence in the success of the Congress.

14th National Party Congress opens, marking starting point of new development era

Party and State leaders attend preparatory session of 14th National Party Congress

Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

Security training intensified for 14th National Party Congress

First technical flightlands at Long Thanh International Airport

A Boeing 787from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City touched down atLong Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province at 3:58 pm on December15, marking the success of the new airport’s first technical flight ahead ofits official opening scheduled for December 19.

Resolution No. 57: Digital transformation largely benefits people, businesses

The Law on Digital Transformation lays an important legal basis for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.

Electronic medical records mark key step in healthcare digitalisation

Aiming to build smart hospitals that deliver practical benefits for medical staff and patients, the Vinh Long provincial health sector has rolled out electronic medical records across all medical examination and treatment facilities.

Hanoi economic performance in Jan–Nov 2025 shows positive improvement

Cultural industry strategy: Vietnam steps into era of creative economy

The strategy identifies core issues: creativity, identity, and facilitating conditions for talented people to shine.

Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for technology capital in Southeast Asia

The report notes that after more than a decade of development, Vietnam’s startup ecosystem has entered a phase of deeper growth and stronger international integration. The country is now home to more than 4,000 startups, two unicorns, and dozens of companies approaching unicorn status.

Resolution 57: Digital platform for civil judgment enforcement launched

Developed as a comprehensive solution, the platform enables the seamless digitalisation of all civil judgment enforcement procedures. It integrates and connects all professional workflows, databases and digital services, delivering major efficiency improvements.

External information service promotes Vietnam globally: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger efforts to bring a beautiful, authentic and vivid image of Vietnam and its people to the world. Speaking at the 11th National External Information Service Awards in Hanoi on December 12, the Prime Minister praised the dedication of those working in external information both at home and abroad, highlighting their role in promoting a dynamic, responsible and friendly Vietnam on the global stage.

Hanoi marks key progress in its creative city commitments

Newly established and reopened businesses up 26.1%

NA passes first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence

To strike a balance between regulation and innovation, the draft law incorporates strict safeguards for high-risk AI systems, drawing on models from the EU and the Republic of Korea, while also introducing robust mechanisms to foster development, similar to Japan.

Vietnam advances strong commitments to protecting human rights in digital era

In Vietnam, this year’s World Human Rights Day (December 10) theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials" is translated into inclusive development policies aimed at ensuring security, well-being, and opportunities for the 100 million people.

Vietnam substantively contributes to effective implementation of UNCLOS: Ambassador

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has highlighted Vietnam’s substantive contributions to the global ocean agenda and its efforts to advance the implementation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) worldwide.

Vietnam's 11-month FDI rises 7.4%

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam maintained strong growth momentum over the past 11 months. The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that total registered foreign investment during the period reached 33.69 billion USD, rising 7.4% from a year earlier.

National Cybersecurity Association opens branch in HCM City

The southern branch aims to become a coordinating body for cybersecurity tasks, workforce development, awareness-raising and the strengthening of digital defence capabilities across the region, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.

Foreign trade to exceed 900 billion USD, bringing Vietnam to world's top 15 trade powers

The total import-export turnover reached nearly 840 billion USD in the first 11 months of this year, up 17.2% year-on-year, with a trade surplus of over 20 billion USD. With this performance, the target of 900 billion USD in foreign trade is well within reach.

Rising FDI strengthens Vietnam’s position among emerging IFM markets

According to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam, foreign investment inflows in the first 11 months of 2025 remained positive, with nearly 33.7 billion USD in newly registered capital and 23.6 billion USD in disbursed capital – the highest in five years. These inflows are creating a solid foundation for growing demand for IFM services across factories, logistics centres and office buildings, particularly as foreign investors continue to expand production in Vietnam.

Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlights rising AI adoption, strong interest in Vietnamese cultural content

2025 marked a decisive shift in how Vietnamese users engaged with AI. Search trends changed from introductory questions like “What is AI?” to practical queries such as “How to make a video AI?”, “Create images with AI”, revealing a growing emphasis on real-world application.

Efforts stepped up to conserve Central Highlands Gong culture space

The Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, recognised by UNESCO in 2005 as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, stands as a distinctive cultural symbol and a source of pride for ethnic minority communities in Dak Lak. The province is now stepping up efforts to safeguard and promote this treasured heritage amid the context of integration and development.

Key socio-economic development targets for 2026

Resolution No. 244/2025/QH15, adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 13, 2025, sets the key socio-economic development targets for 2026, including a GDP growth rate of 10% or higher, and a per capita GDP of 5,400–5,500 USD.