Key development goals and targets for 2026-2030 period
The 14th National Party Congress set the goal of achieving an average annual growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) of 10% or more; and a GDP per capita of approximately 8,500 USD by 2030.
Vesak 2025 highlights Vietnam’s role in global Buddhism
Following its successful hosting in 2008, 2014 and 2019, Vietnam was chosen to host the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8.
PM pushes innovative solutions to tackle climate change in Mekong Delta
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the critical role of science and technology, especially new technologies, in tackling climate change in the Mekong Delta - Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region and one of its most climate-vulnerable areas.
Vietnam adopts mandatory biometric authentication for new bank cards
The circular mandates that card issuers must conduct a face-to-face meeting and match the biometric data of individual customers or the legal representative of institutional customers with their identity documents.
Vietnam advances people-centred AI development
The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and inventors to discuss responsible AI development with a focus on human-centred values. Participants explored practical applications of ethical frameworks, ensuring transparency and human oversight in AI, and promoting international cooperation to strengthen global AI governance.
Transport link for northern mountainous provinces set to meet deadline
The transport connectivity project for northern mountainous provinces, approved by the Prime Minister, comprises two routes with a total length of around 200 km. Work is under way to resolve site-clearance obstacles to ensure the project stays on schedule for completion and opening to traffic by June 30, 2026, creating major opportunities for economic growth, tourism and trade across the northwest region.
For a strong, prosperous, and happy Vietnam
Guided by the motto “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development”, the 14th National Party Congress is set to articulate the strategic mindset, vision and decisions that will propel the country forward in a new era, ensuring the achievement of development goals for 2030 – the centenary of the Party’s founding – and realising the long-term vision for 2045 – the 100th founding anniversary of the nation.
Vietnamese Party leader attends Laos’ 50th National Day
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam joined Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, senior Lao leaders, and international delegations at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on December 2, marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day.
2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved
By 2030, Vietnam targets completing the establishment of a digital government, forming a smart government powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), delivering proactive, predictive, and citizen-centric governance models.
Vietnam’s IFC – safe haven for crypto players: Journal
A recent report from Chainalysis revealed that the total value of crypto received in Vietnam was at 220 billion USD between July 2024 and June 2025, marking a growth of 55% compared to the 2023-2024 period and placing the country third in the Asia-Pacific region, behind India and the Republic of Korea.
Vietnam, Brunei deepen comprehensive partnership
The ongoing visit to Vietnam by Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah further deepens political trust and advances multifaceted cooperation, making bilateral ties increasingly substantive and effective.
Vietnamese, Lao top leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents
The documents include a 2026 cooperation plan between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and its Lao counterpart, an agreement between the two ministries on building a command centre of the Lao Ministry of Public Security, a 2026 cooperation plan between the two Ministries of National Defence, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Lao Ministry of National Defence on building a Vietnam - Laos friendship road, and cooperation agreements between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and the two Ministries of Justice in the next five years.
Vietnam’s new science, technology, innovation strategy introduced to Vietnamese scientists in Germany
The Office of Science and Technology at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on November 29 hosted a roundtable in Berlin to introduce key breakthroughs in the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and Vietnam’s strategic orientations for the sector.
PM charts course for Vietnam’s smart, green, digital logistics future
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s vision for a smart, modern, and green logistics ecosystem, while attending the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2025, in the central city Da Nang, on November 29.
Number of newly registered enterprises surges in first ten months
In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam recorded 162,900 newly registered enterprises, up 19.7%, and 92,900 firms returning to operation, up 40.3%. This brought the total number of newly established and returning enterprises to 255,900, a 26.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Green transformation: Key for Vietnamese businesses to integrate into global supply chains
Vietnam is emerging as a vibrant regional hub for manufacturing and exports, attracting international corporations with a stable business climate, a skilled workforce, and flexibility. Yet, as they step into global markets, Vietnamese companies encounter significant challenges, especially in meeting environmental standards and driving green transformation.
Experts, businesses propose measures to accelerate green transition at Autumn Economic Forum
Investing in renewable energy will help Vietnam achieve its clean energy goal, reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, and boost the economy.
Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030
A joint report by the HCM City Institute for Development Studies and international partners estimates that the city alone will need about 990 trillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD) for its green transition and digital transformation over the next decade, averaging 4 billion USD annually.
