Vietnam data centre boom draws billions USD as AI demand accelerates
Vietnam is among the highest-potential markets with installed capacity of roughly 104MW seen rising five-to six-fold to nearly 600MW by 2030.
Vietnamese fruit expands foothold in Chinese market
Thanks to its strategic location bordering Vietnam and other ASEAN countries, Guangxi remains a major gateway for tropical fruit entering China. Chinese media have also identified Vietnamese lychees as one of the country's favourite seasonal fruits.
Vietnam's demographic transition lays foundation for long-term development: French study
The authors believe the country's large population, improving population quality and comparatively higher fertility rate than many regional peers place it in a favourable position to adapt to demographic changes in the future.
Vietnam – EFTA FTA expected to create new growth opportunities for trade, investment
The successful conclusion of the negotiations was not merely the end of a process that lasted more than 10 years, but also demonstrated the strong commitment of both Vietnam and EFTA countries to an open, transparent and rules-based international trading system. The agreement sends a clear message that dialogue, cooperation and economic connectivity remain the most effective means of promoting growth, creating jobs and generating prosperity.
Vietnam's warmth lights up cold night in La Guaira
The earthquake may have broken some of the strongest concrete steel, yet it failed to extinguish the kindness or the resilience forged in solidarity. Together, the La Guaira locals are enduring their longest days, held together by hands that refuse to let go.
Keeping children safe online - an urgent priority
Amid the rapid pace of technological development, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), efforts to prevent and address online child exploitation have become increasingly complex and challenging. Building a strong protective framework for children in cyberspace has been an urgent priority, providing a secure foundation for future generations to develop safely, confidently, and creatively in an ever-expanding digital world.
Top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors from Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US, Myanmar
Party General Secretary and President To Lam received in Hanoi on July 6 the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam.
Emulation, commendation movements must be tied to concrete targets, tasks: PM
The council reviewed its performance and the implementation of emulation and commendation work during the first half of the year, agreed on key tasks for the remainder of 2026, and considered nominations for the conferment and posthumous conferment of the “Hero of the People's Armed Forces” and “Hero of Labour” titles on collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements.
Hanoi accelerates AI city development
As Hanoi moves to realise its long-term development vision for a new era, the capital is stepping up efforts to attract investment. By signing 50 memoranda of understanding with leading domestic and international corporations and organisations, the city aims not only to expand infrastructure but also to lay the foundation for becoming a modern AI city, with technology serving as a key driver of growth.
Three strategic technology products expected to deliver breakthroughs in 2026
With strong leadership from the Party and the State, together with the determination of ministries, sectors, and localities, Vietnam will achieve important initial milestones in strategic technology development within this year
Vietnamese rescuers recover 15 more bodies in Venezuela earthquake response
The latest recovery brings the total number of victims found by the Vietnamese mission to 45 since its deployment to the disaster zone.
Hanoi charts path to multi-centred, multi-layered urban structure
The Government has launched an action programme to develop Hanoi in the new era, putting people at the heart of development and leveraging innovation, green and digital transformation, and the circular economy to drive sustainable growth and strengthen the capital’s competitiveness.
Ho Chi Minh City – Half a century of confidence and aspiration
Half a century has passed since Saigon-Gia Dinh was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of President Ho Chi Minh. Today, the city has not only maintained its role as Vietnam's economic powerhouse but has also gradually established itself as a regional hub for finance, industry and innovation.
Trade promotion: Driving Vietnamese products further afield
Hoang Minh Chien, Deputy Director of the Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said trade promotion activities are undergoing a significant shift from broad-based support to more in-depth assistance, with enhancing business competitiveness at the core.
Vietnam–Singapore QR payment link expands ASEAN’s digital economy infrastructure
According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the country welcomed around 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, up nearly 15% year on year and the highest figure recorded in many years. Singapore remained one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing source markets during the period.
World Bank upgrades Vietnam to upper-middle-income status
According to the World Bank’s latest update released on July 1, Vietnam’s gross national income (GNI) per capita reached 4,970 USD in 2025, exceeding the institution’s 4,636 USD threshold for upper-middle-income economies.
Top leader attends ceremony marking 50 years of Saigon-Gia Dinh bearing late President’s name
Ho Chi Minh City has every reason to take pride in its remarkable achievements over the past half-century. From a war-ravaged urban centre facing enormous post-war difficulties, it gradually restored production, stabilised people's livelihoods, consolidated the achievements of the revolution, built an effective system of governance, and safeguarded national defence and security, thereby laying a solid foundation for long-term development.
Politburo sets six priorities for implementing Resolution No. 57
After 18 months of implementing Resolution No. 57, ministries, sectors and localities have adopted innovative and effective approaches that have generated positive momentum, while winning broad support from businesses, the scientific community and the public for policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Localities propose reforms to improve three-tier administration model
A Hanoi official called for further decentralisation to commune-level authorities in line with resource allocation, continued streamlining of organisational structures to eliminate unnecessary intermediary layers, further refining the Party organisations’ model to align with the state administrative system, greater autonomy for non-business public service units, and wider participation of businesses and social organisations in delivering suitable public services.
New administrative system must deliver new governance capacity: Top leader
The Party and State leader described the restructuring as a broad, complex and far-reaching reform affecting almost every agency and public servant from the central to grassroots levels. While praising the significant initial achievements, he stressed that the results marked only the beginning and warned against complacency.
Ho Chi Minh City launches eight key projects worth 9.6 bln USD
According to the municipal People's Committee, the projects are financed through a combination of public investment, public-private partnerships (PPP) and private capital, reflecting the Government's policy of promoting private sector development.
