VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam co-chairs 5th ASEAN–UK joint cooperation committee meeting

Vietnam co-chairs 5th ASEAN–UK joint cooperation committee meeting

Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong, Head of Vietnam’s Mission to ASEAN, affirmed that Vietnam will work closely with ASEAN member states to achieve the objectives set for the fifth anniversary year. These include developing a substantive new ASEAN–UK Plan of Action for 2027–2031 and finalising the ASEAN–UK Joint Declaration on cooperation within the framework of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
14th National Party Congress’s opening: Great aspirations, steady steps

14th National Party Congress’s opening: Great aspirations, steady steps

Party General Secretary To Lam, head of the Documents Subcommittee, on behalf of the 13th Party Central Committee, on January 20 presented its report on the documents submitted to the 14th National Congress, highlighting key issues and new points in the draft documents for the congress to consider, discuss and decide upon.
Opening remarks of 14th National Party Congress

Opening remarks of 14th National Party Congress

The 14th National Party Congress is a momentous event for the country and a historic turning point toward the 100th founding anniversary of the Party (February 3, 1930-2030), concentrating the will, aspirations, and determination of our entire Party, people, and armed forces with the spirit of strategic self-reliance, self-strengthening, and confidence to advance strongly into a new era, for a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilised, and happy Vietnam steadily progressing towards socialism.
Party and State leaders attend preparatory session of 14th National Party Congress

Party and State leaders attend preparatory session of 14th National Party Congress

On the morning of January 19, 2026, following a tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum and an incense-offering ceremony at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, Party General Secretary To Lam, along with other Party and State leaders and delegates to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, arrived at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi for the preparatory session.
Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

With the theme “Under the glorious flag of the Party, joining hands and uniting wills to successfully realise the country’s development goals to 2030; ensuring strategic autonomy, fostering self-reliance and confidence, advancing firmly in the era of national rise for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness, and steadfastly progressing towards socialism”, the 14th National Party Congress affirms its pivotal role as a landmark event of historic significance for Vietnam’s development.
Draft documents of 14th Party Congress signal breakthrough in economic thinking

Draft documents of 14th Party Congress signal breakthrough in economic thinking

In the summary of the draft Political Report to be submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Party reaffirms its determination to comprehensively refine the socialist-oriented market economy institutions. Notably, for the first time, the concepts of the digital economy, green economy, circular economy and sharing economy are officially and comprehensively incorporated into the Congress documents.
From resilience in adversity to aspirations for rise in new era

From resilience in adversity to aspirations for rise in new era

The 13th Party Congress was a special milestone in the nation’s history, marked by exceptionally severe challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, sharply rising global inflation, and geopolitical conflicts that weakened many economies worldwide. Against this backdrop, the mettle and brainpower of the Vietnamese people shone even more brightly.
Vietnam strives for strategic autonomy in semiconductor era

Vietnam strives for strategic autonomy in semiconductor era

Semiconductors are no longer the exclusive domain of technological powerhouses; instead, every country is racing to research and produce them to secure their place in the global value chain. For Vietnam, this journey is inextricably linked to the goal of building an independent and self-reliant economy in the context of international integration.
Vietnam’s outbound investment exceeds 1.36 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam’s outbound investment exceeds 1.36 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam’s total outbound investment in 2025 exceeded 1.36 billion USD, up 88.7% year on year, with capital flows reaching 36 countries and territories and concentrated in sectors such as manufacturing, electricity and wholesale and retail trade, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
FDI inflows in 2025 hit five-year high

FDI inflows in 2025 hit five-year high

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment in 2025 reached its highest level in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.