VIETNAM: NEW ERA

ADB raises Vietnam's 2026 growth forecast to 7.8%

ADB has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast to 7.8% in 2026, from 7.2% in its July update, while raising its 2027 projection from 7.0% to 7.6%.

General Secretary and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

VNA proposes establishing mechanism for sharing, verifying information

Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81

Vietnamese images showcased at OANA’s 65th anniversary exhibition

NA approves GDP growth target of at least 8% for 2025

At the 9th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly on February 19, 2025, the National Assembly passed a resolution supplementing the 2025 socio-economic development plan, setting a GDP growth target of at least 8%. The resolution was approved with 463 out of 464 delegates voting in favour, accounting for 96.86% of the total.

Government members for 2021-2026 term

During its 9th extraordinary session, the 15th National Assembly passed Resolution No. 176/2025/QH15 on the Government's organisational structure and Resolution No. 177/2025/QH15 on the number of cabinet members, both for its current term.

New Zealand PM’s official visit – a milestone to elevate bilateral ties: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Van Trung underscored that by consolidating strategic political trust, creating breakthroughs in economic and trade cooperation, and transcending collaboration to new areas, Vietnam and New Zealand will capitalise on their potential towards a prosperous future

Bat Trang Pottery Village join global Network of Creative Craft Cities

Bat Trang Pottery Village, along with Van Phuc Silk Village, has been recognised as a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. Located beside the Red River, Bat Trang has been renowned for its pottery craft for over 500 years. Bat Trang ceramics are not only refined in appearance but also diverse in design, increasingly attracting the interest of both domestic and international consumers.

Vietnam riding wave of data centre investments

The surge in AI demand is significantly impacting plans on data centre investment and expansion in Vietnam as global tech giants and local players are racing to capture the market.

Shrimp exports target 4.3 billion USD in 2025

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s shrimp exports aim to reach 4–4.3 billion USD in 2025. In January 2025, shrimp remained the strongest-growing export item, with an export value of 273.349 million USD, accounting for 35.3% of total seafood export turnover.

Kien Giang welcomes over 897,000 tourists in January

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 897,000 visitors, including 126,000 foreigners, in January, achieving 8.4% of the annual target, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Vietnam Airlines ranked among the world's top 20 airlines

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honoured in the Top 20 World's Best Airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings and won the World’s Best Value Premium Economy award for the second consecutive year.

Bach Long Vi – Timeless symbol of Vietnam’ssea and island sovereignty

With its pristine beauty and historical importance, the Bach Long Vi island district in the northern port city of Hai Phong is not only home to fishermen, youth volunteers, and residents who have volunteered to stay on the island, but also serves as a “landmark” affirming Vietnam’s sacred and inviolable sea and island sovereignty.

PM suggests Japan's Yamato Holdings develop logistics centres in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Japan's Yamato Holdings to invest in logistics centres in Vietnam, while receiving its Executive Officer and President Nagao Yutaka in Hanoi on February 17.

Vietnam expected to export over 7.5 million tonnes of rice in 2025

MARD’s supply and demand report sent to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) projects the Mekong Delta will cultivate 3.78 million hectares of rice, yielding more than 23.96 million tonnes. Of this, 15.08 million tonnes of commercial rice, equivalent to 7.54 million tonnes of husked rice, will be available for export.