VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam seen as ASEAN’s resilient growth bright spot

Vietnam seen as ASEAN’s resilient growth bright spot

According to the World Bank (WB), buoyed by impressive GDP growth of 8% in 2025, Vietnam entered 2026 as one of Southeast Asia's strongest-performing economies. In its latest economic update released in May, the WB highlighted Vietnam’s robust fundamentals and favourable growth outlook.
Vietnam charts UAV strategy as Hanoi eyes low-altitude economy

Vietnam charts UAV strategy as Hanoi eyes low-altitude economy

Vietnam is accelerating a national strategy to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a cornerstone of its emerging low-altitude economy, with Hanoi positioning itself to pilot new governance models, regulatory sandboxes and early-stage applications in controlled airspace.
Ho Chi Minh City expects remittance inflows to grow in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City expects remittance inflows to grow in 2026

Remittance inflows have continued to maintain steady growth, reaffirming their role as an important source of foreign currency, helping to balance foreign exchange supply and demand and stabilise the monetary market in Ho Chi Minh City as well as nationwide.
Hung Kings’ commemoration fosters unity among OVs in US, Malaysia

Hung Kings’ commemoration fosters unity among OVs in US, Malaysia

The programme included incense offerings, cultural exchanges, and awards for students with strong academic performance and active community involvement. It helped reinforce connections among Vietnamese families, inspire younger generations to stay rooted in their heritage, preserve the Vietnamese language, and contribute to the Vietnamese community in the US.
Vietnam supports UNESCO's people-centred approach, multilateral cooperation: official

Vietnam supports UNESCO's people-centred approach, multilateral cooperation: official

Van affirmed Vietnam’s support for the UNESCO80 reform roadmap, focusing on the organisation’s core mandate, priority areas, interdisciplinary approach, and the special status of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, and UNESCO representative offices, alongside efforts to diversify resources and strengthen global partnerships to enhance the organisation’s effectiveness.
Vietnam co-chairs 14th ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee meeting

Vietnam co-chairs 14th ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee meeting

Vietnam encourages New Zealand to continue its active engagement in both ASEAN–New Zealand frameworks and ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+), and Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF), contributing to trust-building, dialogue, cooperation, and conflict prevention in the region.
Ambassador: Three firsts mark new high in Vietnam–China cooperation

Ambassador: Three firsts mark new high in Vietnam–China cooperation

Following the visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam from April 14 to 17, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei spoke with Vietnam News Agency about the historic “firsts” in the Vietnam-China relations and the prospects for a Vietnam – China community with a shared future.
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City named among Top 5 fastest-growing cities globally

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City named among Top 5 fastest-growing cities globally

In this context, Vietnam stands out prominently as Ho Chi Minh City ranks second globally, while Hanoi takes fifth place in the growth potential ranking. The simultaneous presence of both Vietnamese megacities in the global top tier reflects not only strong growth potential, but also the country’s increasingly prominent role in regional value chains.