Culture-Social affairs31/01/2026, 08:00 Socio-cultural affairs prioritised, social welfare ensured, living standards improvedDuring the 2021–2025 period, greater attention was given to cultural and social sectors, social welfare was ensured, and the living standards of the people continued to improve. According to the United Nations, Vietnam ranked 46th in the World Happiness Index...
Culture-Social affairs30/01/2026, 08:17 Vietnam aims for 100% of citizens to have electronic health records by 2030Resolution 262, adopted by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, approves the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Health Care, Population and Development for the 2026–2035 period. One of the programme’s overarching goals is to ensure that,...
Business-Integration29/01/2026, 08:07 Remarkable achievements in science, technology, innovationVietnam’s Internet speeds have risen sharply, placing the country among regional leaders and within the global top 10–15 by international assessments, with 4G coverage exceeding 99.8% and 5G reaching more than 91% of the population.
Business-Integration28/01/2026, 08:22 Key development goals and targets for 2026-2030 periodThe 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.
Politics-Diplomacy27/01/2026, 08:07 List of newly-elected members of 14th Political BureauOn the morning of January 23, the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee convened its first meeting, during which the 14th Politburo, comprising 19 members, was elected.
Education-Science26/01/2026, 08:16 Five strategic breakthroughs in digital data requiredIn the time ahead, five strategic breakthroughs must be implemented in digital data, guided by the principles of decisive action, results as the ultimate measure, and synchronized implementation. This was the requirement set out by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh,...
Politics-Diplomacy25/01/2026, 08:19 14th National Party Congress: Greater determination for breakthrough developmentThe three strategic breakthroughs identified at the 13th Party Congress remain vital for the 2021–2030 period. As Vietnam enters the 14th Party Congress term, they must be implemented more drastically, swiftly and thoroughly, as decisive levers for breakthrough development.
Politics-Diplomacy24/01/2026, 08:11 14th National Party Congress: The People are the foundation - the highest measure of all...The overarching idea of the documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, and the enduring source of strength of the Vietnamese revolution, is that “the People are the foundation.” The People are at the centre of development, the key...
Politics-Diplomacy23/01/2026, 08:14 14th National Party Congress: Data on delegates and invited guestsThe 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened on January 20, 2026 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The event gathers 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.
Politics-Diplomacy25/01/2026, 08:19 14th National Party Congress: Greater determination for breakthrough developmentThe three strategic breakthroughs identified at the 13th Party Congress remain vital for the 2021–2030 period. As Vietnam enters the 14th Party Congress term, they must be implemented more drastically, swiftly and thoroughly, as decisive levers for breakthrough development.
Politics-Diplomacy24/01/2026, 08:11 14th National Party Congress: The People are the foundation - the highest measure of all...The overarching idea of the documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, and the enduring source of strength of the Vietnamese revolution, is that “the People are the foundation.” The People are at the centre of development, the key...
Politics-Diplomacy23/01/2026, 08:14 14th National Party Congress: Data on delegates and invited guestsThe 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened on January 20, 2026 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The event gathers 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million Party members nationwide.
Culture-Social affairs22/01/2026, 08:11 Five guiding principles of Politburo on development of Vietnamese cultureIn Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, the Politburo affirms that developing culture and people constitutes the foundation, a vital endogenous resource, a powerful driving force, a pillar, and a regulatory system for the country’s rapid and...
Business-Integration21/01/2026, 08:10 Five guiding principles of Politburo for state economic developmentIn Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, the Politburo affirms that the state economy plays a leading role in the socialist-oriented market economy.
Politics-Diplomacy20/01/2026, 08:08 Three strategic breakthroughs in draft documents for National Party CongressThe draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress identify three strategic breakthroughs: institutional reform; improvements in education quality and talent attraction; and infrastructure investment. Nguyen Van Nen, Politburo member and standing member of the Subcommittee for...
Politics-Diplomacy19/01/2026, 08:06 Key highlights of 14th National Party CongressWith the theme “Under the glorious flag of the Party, joining hands and uniting wills to successfully realise the country’s development goals to 2030; ensuring strategic autonomy, fostering self-reliance and confidence, advancing firmly in the era of national rise for...
Culture-Social affairs18/01/2026, 12:06 New York Times lists Vietnam among Top Global Destinations for 2026The New York Times – the renowned American newspaper – has placed Vietnam at 34th position in its list of the top 52 global destinations for 2026. Vietnam is recognised as a rapidly evolving tourism hub, offering increasingly diverse and...
Business-Integration17/01/2026, 08:24 Vietnam's economy 2021–2025: Resilience amid global headwindsDuring 2021–2025, Vietnam maintained macroeconomic stability amid global volatility, underscoring the resilience of its economy. Average GDP growth reached 6.3%, placing the country among the top-performing economies both in the region and worldwide.
Business-Integration16/01/2026, 08:10 Vietnam’s outbound investment exceeds 1.36 billion USD in 2025Vietnam’s total outbound investment in 2025 exceeded 1.36 billion USD, up 88.7% year on year, with capital flows reaching 36 countries and territories and concentrated in sectors such as manufacturing, electricity and wholesale and retail trade, according to the National...
Business-Integration15/01/2026, 08:22 FDI inflows in 2025 hit five-year highVietnam’s foreign direct investment in 2025 reached its highest level in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Business-Integration14/01/2026, 08:14 Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang inauguratedVietnam on January 9 inaugurated a new facility of its International Financial Center (IFC) in Da Nang, marking another step in efforts to build a globally competitive financial hub, following the opening of the first IFC facility in Ho Chi...
Business-Integration13/01/2026, 08:16 Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025In 2025, Vietnam recorded eight export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.2% of the country’s total export turnover, with electronics, computers and components leading the pack at 107.748 billion USD, followed by machinery and equipment, phones...
Business-Integration12/01/2026, 08:08 Vietnam's total trade exceeds 930 billion USD in 2025Vietnam’s total trade hit 930.05 billion USD in 2025, a 18.2% jump from a year earlier, with a trade surplus of 20.03 billion USD, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Business-Integration11/01/2026, 17:51 Int'l tourist arrivals to Vietnam hit new record in 2025, up over 20%Vietnam’s tourism sector marked a milestone year in 2025, with international arrivals reaching nearly 21.2 million, up more than 20.4% from 2024 and the highest level on record, highlighting the sector’s strong recovery.
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.
