According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the upper-middle-income group.

The Politburo's resolution on advancing science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation aims for sustainable development in these fields by 2045, positioning Vietnam as a high-income developed country.

Dak Nong province has recently been re-certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time in 2024. The geopark preserves remarkable values of biodiversity, unique cultural heritage, geological significance, natural beauty, and traces of prehistoric human activity. It was first recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark in July 2020.

To meet the increased travel demand during Lunar New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake), the railway sector is introducing additional train services and continuing to offer ticket discounts for passengers.

Vietnam has earned a spot at number 19 in the "Top 100 World’s Best Cuisines" list for 2024, published by the renowned culinary platform TasteAtlas. The ranking is based on an average score of 4.34/5, evaluated by food experts, chefs, and international diners.

According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Vietnam's textile and garment industry has fulfilled its 44-billion-USD export turnover target in 2024. The US remains the largest export market with an estimated export turnover of 16.71 billion USD, up 12.33% and accounting for 37.98% of the total turnover, followed by Japan, EU, the Republic of Korea, China, and ASEAN.

According to the resolution on Hanoi's 2025 Socio-economic Development Plan, the city aims to achieve a GRDP growth rate of 6.5% or higher in 2025. The per capita GRDP is targeted to reach at least 172.4 million VND. Additionally, investment capital is expected to grow by at least 10.5%, export turnover by 5% or more, and the consumer price index will be kept below 4.5%. By the end of 2025, Hanoi also aims to eliminate poverty entirely.

As of December 2024, a total of 644 social housing projects have been launched across the country, with a planned scale of 580,109 units. Among these, 96 projects have been completed, delivering 57,652 units; 133 projects are currently under construction, accounting for 110,217 units; and 415 projects have received investment approval, with a planned scale of 412,240 units.

Hue, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are three Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 100 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024-2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has selected 10 stand-out international events in 2024.

As 2024 is nearing its end, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the top 10 events in the country in the year.

In the coming time, the population sector is tasked to further enhance population quality through measures, including pre-marriage checkup, newborn screening and prenatal diagnosis and treatment, and promoting gender equality.

According to the UK-based global travel data provider OAG, the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route ranks 4th among the top 10 busiest domestic air routes worldwide in 2024, based on the number of seats sold.