Business-Integration10/01/2026, 08:12 Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025GDP in 2025 recorded solid growth, with an estimated increase of 8.02% compared with the previous year, second only to the growth rate in 2022 during the 2011–2025 period.
Business-Integration09/01/2026, 08:01 Average CPI up 3.31%Average CPI in 2025 rose by 3.3% compared with 2024, meeting the target set by the National Assembly.
Business-Integration08/01/2026, 08:16 Hanoi: 50% of government office buildings to use rooftop solar by 2030Hanoi aims that by 2030, electricity sales will reach 52,178 million kWh, with per capita electricity sales of 5,721 kWh per year. The city also targets 50% of government office buildings to use rooftop solar power for self-generation and on-site...
Business-Integration07/01/2026, 08:06 Hanoi welcomes over 33 million visitors in 2025In 2025, Hanoi welcomed more than 33.7 million visitors, up 20.8% from 2024. International arrivals exceeded 7.82 million, a 22.7% year-on-year increase. Total tourism revenue was estimated at more than 134.46 trillion VND (about 5.1 billion USD), a 21.5% rise...
Culture-Social affairs06/01/2026, 08:00 Regional minimum wage up 7.2% from January 1, 2026From January 1, 2026, Vietnam’s regional minimum wage will rise by an average of 7.2%, with monthly wage increases of 250,000–350,000 VND (9.48–13.27 USD), under Government Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
Culture-Social affairs05/01/2026, 08:10 Nationwide drive delivers breakthrough in eliminating substandard houses in 2025Barely over a year since its launch, Vietnam’s movement to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated houses has exceeded expectations, mobilising over 24.7 trillion VND (nearly 937 million USD) and millions of workdays to complete more than 334,000 homes nationwide, achieving its...
Business-Integration04/01/2026, 17:05 Overseas Vietnamese community grows in size and quantityThe overseas Vietnamese population has expanded from 2.7 million in 2004 to nearly 6.5 million in over 130 countries and territories, sending home about 15 billion USD in remittances annually, while expatriates have invested in 457 projects worth 1.729 billion...
Politics-Diplomacy03/01/2026, 16:36 Social housing: From "bottleneck” into market’s bright spotFollowing years of slow progress, Vietnam’s social housing sector rebounded strongly in 2025, achieving an estimated 102,146 units nationwide, 102% of the annual target, thanks to decisive Government action, transforming social housing from a long-standing “bottleneck” into one of the...
Politics-Diplomacy02/01/2026, 08:12 Anti-corruption, waste prevention efforts deliver tangible results in 2025In 2025, Vietnam’s anti-corruption, waste and misconduct prevention efforts were implemented in a strong, comprehensive and sustained manner, marked by new, practical approaches that delivered clear and measurable results.
Business-Integration04/01/2026, 17:05 Overseas Vietnamese community grows in size and quantityThe overseas Vietnamese population has expanded from 2.7 million in 2004 to nearly 6.5 million in over 130 countries and territories, sending home about 15 billion USD in remittances annually, while expatriates have invested in 457 projects worth 1.729 billion...
Politics-Diplomacy03/01/2026, 16:36 Social housing: From "bottleneck” into market’s bright spotFollowing years of slow progress, Vietnam’s social housing sector rebounded strongly in 2025, achieving an estimated 102,146 units nationwide, 102% of the annual target, thanks to decisive Government action, transforming social housing from a long-standing “bottleneck” into one of the...
Politics-Diplomacy02/01/2026, 08:12 Anti-corruption, waste prevention efforts deliver tangible results in 2025In 2025, Vietnam’s anti-corruption, waste and misconduct prevention efforts were implemented in a strong, comprehensive and sustained manner, marked by new, practical approaches that delivered clear and measurable results.
Politics-Diplomacy01/01/2026, 09:00 Resolution 57: Vietnam posts strong gains in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in 2025By the end of 2025, Vietnam has made significant strides in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Strong growth in digital infrastructure, expansion of online public services, and a thriving technology enterprise ecosystem have strengthened the country’s innovation capacity, while...
Culture-Social affairs31/12/2025, 08:02 Key achievements of “For the Poor – Leaving No One Behind” emulation movementThe 2021–2025 “For the Poor – Leaving No One Behind” emulation movement has generated strong momentum across society, empowering people as central actors in sustainable poverty reduction, raising awareness and responsibility among authorities, sectors and the public, and fostering solidarity,...
Culture-Social affairs30/12/2025, 08:00 New-style rural building drive delivers strong results nationwideThe “new-style rural area building” emulation movement for the 2021–2025 period delivered key achievements nationwide, contributing to a fundamental transformation of rural landscapes, improved living standards, and progress in agricultural restructuring, rural economic development aligned with urbanisation, environmental protection, and...
Culture-Social affairs29/12/2025, 08:09 Vietnam welcomes over 19 million int'l visitors in January–NovemberInternational arrivals to Vietnam reached 19.15 million in January–November 2025, up 20.9% year-on-year. In November alone, the country welcomed nearly 1.98 million visitors – the highest monthly figure ever recorded.
Politics-Diplomacy28/12/2025, 08:00 Top 10 int’l events in 2025 selected by Vietnam News AgencyThe U.S. imposition of reciprocal tariffs, the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, and the race in artificial intelligence are among the 10 prominent international events of 2025 selected by the Vietnam News Agency.
Politics-Diplomacy27/12/2025, 08:00 Top 10 domestic events in 2025 selected by Vietnam News AgencyAs 2025 draws to a close, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the 10 most prominent domestic events of the year, reflecting major political, economic, social and cultural milestones.
Business-Integration26/12/2025, 08:10 Total trade turnover up 17.2% in 11 monthsIn the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam’s total import–export turnover reached 839.75 billion USD, up 17.2% compared to the same period last year, with exports rising 16.1% and imports increasing 18.4%.
Culture-Social affairs25/12/2025, 08:10 33 press agencies nationwide rated excellent in digital transformationFollowing restructuring and streamlining under Resolution No. 18/NQ-TW, Vietnam now has 778 press agencies, of which 177 have carried out assessments of their level of digital transformation maturity in journalism.
Culture-Social affairs24/12/2025, 08:13 UNESCO recognises Hanoi as member of “Global Learning Cities Network”Hanoi has been recognised by UNESCO as a member of the Global Learning Cities Network in recognition of its strong efforts to build a comprehensive learning society, where all citizens have opportunities for lifelong learning.
Sport-Arts23/12/2025, 08:28 SEA Games 33: Vietnam posts impressive medal haul, ranks third overallThe Vietnamese sports delegation concluded the 33rd SEA Games with an impressive haul of 87 gold medals, 81 silver medals, and 110 bronze medals, finishing third overall in the medal standings.
Culture-Social affairs22/12/2025, 08:04 Dong Ho folk painting craft - UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent SafeguardingOn December 9, 2025, in India, the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO adopted a decision inscribing Dong Ho folk painting craft on the List of...
Sport-Arts21/12/2025, 08:33 Nguyen Thi Oanh hits 15-gold SEA Games athletics milestoneThe impressive string of achievements across multiple SEA Games not only affirms her elite athletic caliber but has also made Nguyen Thi Oanh a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and pride for Vietnamese sport.
Culture-Social affairs20/12/2025, 08:19 Vietnamese students’ impressive achievements at int’l Olympiad competitions in 2025In 2025, Viet Nam fielded seven teams at international and regional Olympiad competitions, with 37 students competing and all winning medals, including 13 golds, 16 silvers and eight bronzes—an increase of one gold and one silver compared with 2024.
Business-Integration19/12/2025, 08:10 Eight export items exceed 10 billion USDIn the first 11 months of this year, eight export items each posted turnover of more than 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.3% of the country’s total export value. Electronics, computers and components led the list with 96.9 billion USD,...
Culture-Social affairs18/12/2025, 08:19 17 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCOAs of December 9, 2025, Vietnam has 17 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO. Among them, the Dong Ho folk painting craft has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, becoming the...
Business-Integration17/12/2025, 08:13 Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants – Vietnam’s first LNG projectThe Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power thermal plants, invested by Petrovietnam Power Corporation, have a total investment of around 1.4 billion USD. With a combined capacity of 1,624 MW, the plants are expected to supply over 9 billion kWh...
Culture-Social affairs16/12/2025, 08:05 Hanoi officially puts smart traffic control centre into operationWith 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the Smart Traffic Control Centre is set to serve as the “brain” overseeing traffic conditions and public order in Hanoi in real time. The system enables the public security forces to...
