ADB raises Vietnam's 2026 growth forecast to 7.8%
ADB has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast to 7.8% in 2026, from 7.2% in its July update, while raising its 2027 projection from 7.0% to 7.6%.
Politburo's Resolution 57 helps build professional, modern administration
Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.
“People’s Happiness” shapes every policy decision
The 14th National Party Congress is a crucial political event shaping Vietnam’s future. People nationwide are actively studying and contributing their views to the draft documents.
Vietnam’s economy continues to thrive in first 10 months of 2025
Socio-economic indicators for October and the first ten months of 2025 point to broad-based improvements, underscoring the concerted efforts of the Government, businesses, and the public to sustain recovery momentum and secure stable growth across key sectors.
PM pushes for reforms in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked participants to propose priority tasks and breakthrough measures ahead, including removing obstacles, accelerating capital disbursement, simplifying procedures, promoting data reuse to cut paperwork, and offering maximum support to citizens and enterprises.
Prime Minister urges swift implementation of APEC 2027 projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent implementation of infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Seven commodities with export value of over 10 billion USD
Seven Vietnamese commodities posted an export value of over 10 billion USD in the January–October period, accounting for 67.9% of the country’s total export turnover.
Vietnam breaks ground on 72 boarding schools in border areas to advance equitable education
The simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony for 72 inter-level boarding schools combining primary and lower secondary education in land border communes took place on the morning of November 9. The event was broadcast live and connected with 14 locations via teleconferencing.
‘Make in Vietnam’ AI cameras shape a safer life
A ‘Make in Vietnam’ AI camera ecosystem featuring more than 1,000 computer vision algorithms has just been launched, marking a new milestone in applying artificial intelligence to everyday life.
Vietnamese businesses pour 1.1 billion USD into overseas ventures
Vietnam's outbound investment, including both newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 1.1 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2025, a 2.3-fold increase from the same period last year.
45 years of Vietnam–Jordan friendship
King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is on an official visit to Vietnam. This is the first visit to Vietnam by the head of state of the Kingdom of Jordan and marks the first exchange of delegations at the head-of-state/government level between the two countries since diplomatic relations were established. The visit comes as the two nations celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 9, 1980 – 2025), opening a new chapter of cooperation and laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration in areas of shared interest.
Vietnamese, Chinese Parties exchange experience in socialism building
The 20th theory seminar between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on November 12 under the theme “The path and practice of socialism in the 21st century.”
For first time in Vietnam: Two lung transplants performed successfully in single day
The success of the two transplants for two patients in a single day has brought the total number of successful lung transplants performed by the National Lung Hospital to nine, placing Vietnam among the world’s leading lung transplant centres.
Vietnam’s ST25 rice crowned world’s best again
Vietnam’s ST25 rice has once again been crowned the world’s best rice, sharing the honour with Cambodia’s Phka Romdoul at the World’s Best Rice Award 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This marks the third time the Ong Cua ST25 brand, developed by Hero of Labour Ho Quang Cua, has won the prestigious title, following victories in 2019 and 2023.
Vietnam draws 31.52 billion USD in FDI in January-October
Vietnam attracted 31.52 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2025, up 15.6% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s ST25 rice once again named world’s best
This marks the third time the Ong Cua ST25 brand, developed by Hero of Labour Ho Quang Cua, has won the prestigious title, following victories in 2019 and 2023.
Vietnam steadfast on journey for peace
In today’s podcast, we will listen to international perspectives on the peacekeeping efforts of Vietnam’s “Blue Beret” soldiers, as well as firsthand accounts from the soldiers themselves during the course of this noble mission.
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.
