Over the 10 years of implementing Directive No. 40-CT/TW dated November 22, 2014, by the Secretariat of the 11th Party Central Committee, more than 21 million households have received preferential loans for production and business development, helping over 3.1 million households be lifted from the poverty line.

As of October 2024, Vietnam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and is negotiating two more. As of October 2024, Vietnam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and is negotiating two more. Expanding its FTA network underscores Vietnam’s commitment to economic integration, offering substantial opportunities to deepen its role in global value chains, boost exports, drive GDP growth, and enhance institutional frameworks.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Qatar. This is the first official visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to Qatar in 15 years.

The Times Higher Education (THE) organisation has unveiled its world university rankings for 2025. Hanoi Medical University has made its debut in the rankings, joining eight other Vietnamese universities recognised by THE this year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, along with a high-level delegation from Vietnam, participate in the 8th Future Investment Initiative Conference and pay a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The relationship between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been progressing well, delivering many tangible results. The UAE is the first country in the Middle East-Africa region with which Vietnam has initiated discussions to elevate bilateral ties to a new level. Economically, the UAE is Vietnam's largest export market in this region.

The Vietnamese community abroad is an important resource in the process of building and developing the country over the past years.

The renowned US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has just announced the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, in which Vietnam has made it to the top 20 favourite countries among global travelers.

Several international organisations have raised their economic growth forecasts for Vietnam in 2024 after the release of Q3 GDP data, which showed a significant 7.4% increase, exceeding previous projections.

After more than half a century of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and Malaysia have continually enhanced their bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including politics, diplomacy, defense, security, economics, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The relationship has gained momentum particularly since the two countries upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2015.

In recent years, digital infrastructure, digital platforms, devices, and digital transformation technologies in government agencies serving the public and businesses have received significant investment. National and sectoral databases have been actively developed, connected, and shared.

Over the past 25 years, Hanoi has consistently advanced, reaching significant milestones. The city not only upholds its prestigious title but also actively promotes it, contributing to the capital's development in this era of global integration.