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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

Vietnam's 11-month FDI rises 7.4%

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

Rising FDI strengthens Vietnam’s position among emerging IFM markets

Vietnam on track to rank among world’s 30 largest economies

Vietnam’s economy is forecast to exceed 505 billion USD by the end of 2025, placing the country among the world’s 30 largest economies, according to projections by the World Bank.

Vietnam - Finland traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, are paying an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 at the invitation of President of Finland Alexander Stubb. This is the first visit by a General Secretary of Vietnam to Finland since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973. The visit demonstrates Vietnam’s appreciation of its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Finland, while opening up new strategic cooperation prospects between the two nations.

Vietnam seeks to deepen multifaceted ties with Hungary

Vietnam always attaches importance to, and wishes to further strengthen its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Hungary, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.

Signing of Hanoi Convention affirms Vietnam's proactive role in global cybercrime fight: official

The signing is the result of a journey that highlights Vietnam’s active participation in discussions and content development of the convention over the past five years.

Vietnamese women in new era – drivers for national development

Marking the 95th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day highlights the women’s growing role in and aspirations in the cause of national construction and defence.

Prime Minister meets with Can Tho voters ahead of 15th NA’s 10th session

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and the delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies in Can Tho on October 19 met with voters in the Mekong Delta city, in preparation for the 10th session of the 15th NA.

Social welfare policies contribute to improving people's living standards

During the 2020–2025 period, under the goal of “leaving no one behind,” the Party, State and Government of Vietnam have focused on implementing key social welfare policies including social, health and unemployment insurance, as well as social assistance and relief programmes, achieving notable results.

Communist parties highly value Vietnam’s revolutionary theory linked with development realities

Representatives from communist parties and left-wing movements appreciated Vietnam’s revolutionary theory closely linked with its development realities and the trends of the times at the 3rd International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left-wing Parties and Movements, held from October 16-18, in Havana, Cuba.

Defence Intelligence urged to strengthen capacity, uphold loyalty

Addressing a ceremony marking the 80th Traditional Day of Vietnam's Defence Intelligence (October 25, 1945 – 2025) on October 18, General Secretary Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, highly appreciated and warmly commended the glorious achievements and traditions of the defence intelligence.

Day for the Poor: Igniting the will to promote internal strength to escape poverty

The national poverty rate dropped from 5.2% in 2021 to 1.93% in 2024 and is expected to fall to around 1% by the end of 2025. Among ethnic minority communities, the poverty rate declined to 12.55%, falling by an average of 4.45% per year.

Megastory - “Digital literacy for all” – Vietnam’s next knowledge revolution

At the March 26 launch of the “Digital Literacy for All” movement and platform at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that if science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation form a strategic requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in the current revolutionary phase, then a comprehensively digital society, digital nation, and digital citizenry are indispensable, and so is a broad-based digital literacy movement.

Vietnam moves to attract higher-quality FDI flows

Under the Government’s Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, effective from October 15, 2025, Vietnam officially applies a global minimum tax rate of 15% on multinational enterprises with consolidated revenues of 750 million EUR (877.87 million USD) or more. This move helps the Southeast Asian nation align its tax policy with international practices, as more than 100 countries have already introduced similar measures.

Party chief’s official visit to Finland symbolises new era of cooperation: Ambassador

Key highlights of the visit include talks and meetings with Finland’s leaders to chart future priorities, and the signing of important agreements in new pillar sectors to drive practical, effective, and sustainable collaboration.

Vietnam emerges as Apple’s next destination in race for AI-powered home devices

Analysts from Nikkei and Bloomberg noted that Vietnam is rising from being an industrial satellite to becoming a technological hub, capable of participating more deeply in engineering design and product validation.

Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets

Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.

Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability

The proposed trading floor is a coordinated policy step to complete market infrastructure and regulations, aiming to unlock gold reserves held by Vietnamese households, enhance transaction transparency, and strengthen the State’s management of the market.

PM urges Thanh Hoa to turn development aspirations into reality

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 15 attended and delivered a keynote speech at the 20th Party Congress of Thanh Hoa province for the 2025-2030 tenure.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.

OP-ED: Streamlining apparatus: A new journey marked with progress

When the innovative mindset spreads from the central level to every commune and ward, when the administrations are truly "close to the people," public trust is strengthened, and the vision for a modern, transparent, and service-oriented administration is becoming a reality.

Vietnam’s re-election to UN Human Rights Council affirms growing global standing: Deputy FM

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term reflects international recognition of the country's socio-economic achievements over the recent past as well as its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights while ensuring social welfare and improving living standards for its citizens.