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.
Party congresses focus on feasibility, practicality ahead of national event
Resolutions passed at all-level Party congresses must prove practical and feasible, which the Party leader described as the most critical trait of a “good resolution”.
Party Central Committee’s 13th plenum discusses preparations for 14th National Party Congress, socio-economic issues
Hosting the signing ceremony allows Vietnam to reaffirm its position as a reliable partner committed to advancing multilateralism. The government intends to ensure the event meets the UN standards and draws broad participation from member states, international organisations, civil society, and technology corporations.
PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions, targets 30% reductions in time, costs
Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies. It targets simplification or elimination of 2,051 out of 4,888 administrative procedures, 42% of the total, and streamlining of 2,263 out of 6,974 business conditions, or 32%. Authorities also plan to amend or supplement 466 legal documents to support the changes.
Vietnam’s economy sustains growth momentum despites global challenges
Vietnam’s socio-economic situation has continued to improve, with positive results in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the remarks while chairing the Government’s regular meeting in Hanoi on October 5.
Nine Vietnamese ranked among world’s top 10,000 most influential scientists
Vietnam has nine scientists ranked among the world’s top 10,000 and about 70 scientists listed in the top 100,000 most cited researchers globally in 2025, according to a list recently released by academic publishing company Elsevier.
Perfecting the “rules of the game” toward green growth
Vietnam’s early achievements underscore a robust commitment to green and sustainable development — not only for national benefit but also as a meaningful contribution to global environmental goals.
Central Public Security Party Organisation opens 8th Congress
The Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2025 – 2030 term opened its eighth Congress in Hanoi on October 4. Party General Secretary To Lam attended the event.
Over 64 million passengers pass through airports
Vietnam’s air transport market handled over 64 million passengers in the first nine months of 2025 (December 15, 2024 – September 15, 2025), an increase of nearly 11% year-on-year, while cargo volume exceeded 1 million tons, up almost 19% from the same period in 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Strong growth in both domestic and international passenger traffic is expected to further boost tourism and related services in the coming months.
State leader welcomes newly-appointed foreign ambassadors to Vietnam
State President Luong Cuong on October 3 received the Ambassadors of Finland and Canada and the non-resident Ambassadors of Jamaica, Tunisia, Slovenia and Tajikistan to Vietnam who came to present their letters of credentials.
