Culture-Social affairs27/07/2026, 08:12 Hanoi ranks second worldwide for friendly customer serviceMalaysia's The Star recently cited a list of "World's Top Ten Cities with the Friendliest Customer Service" released by MoneySuperMarket, a price comparison website, with Hanoi being the only Southeast Asian destination that earned a spot.
National defence-Security26/07/2026, 08:00 Vietnam strengthens preparedness for non-traditional security threatsPrime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed Decision No. 1125/QD-TTg dated June 23, 2026, approving the Project on “Communication for the Prevention of and Response to Non-Traditional Security Threats through 2030, with a Vision to 2045.” The Project aims to bring...
Education-Science25/07/2026, 08:00 Key digital technology industry development targets by 2030Decision No. 840/QD-TTg sets the goal of developing the digital technology industry into a modern, highly competitive economic and technical sector by 2030. The industry is expected to master core and strategic technologies, help address key national tasks, and contribute...
Culture-Social affairs24/07/2026, 08:30 School Health Programme targets learners’ comprehensive well-beingThe School Health Programme for the 2026–2035 period aims to improve the quality of school healthcare, strengthen the protection, care and management of learners’ health, and contribute to their comprehensive physical and mental development.
Culture-Social affairs23/07/2026, 08:56 Vietnam win 12 golds for second place at Asian Jujitsu ChampionshipThe Vietnamese team concluded the 2026 Asian Jujitsu Championships held in Kazakhstan in July 2026 with an impressive haul of 12 gold, 10 silver and nine bronze medals, finishing second overall. This marked Vietnam’s best performance at the continental tournament...
Culture-Social affairs22/07/2026, 08:39 Over 100 overseas Vietnamese youth join Vietnam Summer Camp 2026A total of 105 young overseas Vietnamese from 35 countries and territories are taking part in the Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 from July 12-25.
Culture-Social affairs21/07/2026, 08:06 Administrative reform enhances services for citizens and businessesOne year after the introduction of the three-tier administration model, administrative procedure reform has shifted its focus from facilitating state management to better serving citizens and businesses, thereby improving governance quality and the effectiveness of the public administration system.
Business-Integration20/07/2026, 08:14 Digital transformation powers new administration modelOne year on, digital transformation is driving faster, smarter and more transparent public administration under Vietnam's three-tier administration model.
Business-Integration19/07/2026, 08:00 Foreign-invested sector targeted to contribute 30% of Vietnam's GDP by 2045Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026-2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW...
Culture-Social affairs21/07/2026, 08:06 Administrative reform enhances services for citizens and businessesOne year after the introduction of the three-tier administration model, administrative procedure reform has shifted its focus from facilitating state management to better serving citizens and businesses, thereby improving governance quality and the effectiveness of the public administration system.
Business-Integration20/07/2026, 08:14 Digital transformation powers new administration modelOne year on, digital transformation is driving faster, smarter and more transparent public administration under Vietnam's three-tier administration model.
Business-Integration19/07/2026, 08:00 Foreign-invested sector targeted to contribute 30% of Vietnam's GDP by 2045Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026-2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW...
Business-Integration18/07/2026, 08:36 Vietnam targets 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment for 2026–2030Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026–2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW...
Education-Science17/07/2026, 08:17 Vietnam ranks among top seven teams at 2026 International Physics OlympiadVietnam’s five-member national team won four gold medals and one silver medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 (IPhO 2026), marking the country’s strongest performance in the competition to date, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.
Business-Integration16/07/2026, 08:13 Vietnam's trade turnover exceeds 27% in first half of 2026In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam’s total trade turnover trade reached 549.69 billion USD, up 27.1% year-on year.
Business-Integration15/07/2026, 08:40 Vietnam's outbound investment hits 1.21 billion USD in H1Vietnam's outbound investment totalled 1.21 billion USD in H1 2026, up 2.5-fold year-on-year. Agriculture, forestry and fishery led with 294 million USD, followed by electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (275.3 million USD) and construction (179.5 million USD).
Business-Integration14/07/2026, 08:44 Vietnam's FDI inflows surge 61% in H1Vietnam attracted 34.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2026, up 61% year-on-year. FDI disbursement hit an estimated 13.03 billion USD, the highest first-half level in five years, up 11.2% from a year earlier.
Business-Integration13/07/2026, 07:58 Five export items each exceed 10 billion USD in first half of 2026In the first half of 2026, Vietnam recorded five export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 62.6% of the country’s total export turnover.
Business-Integration12/07/2026, 11:55 Int'l arrivals to Vietnam up 14.9% in first half of 2026In the first six months of 2026, international arrivals to Vietnam reached 12.3 million, up 14.9% year-on-year.
Business-Integration11/07/2026, 21:06 June PMI reaches 51.8, manufacturing sector records positive growthVietnam’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 51.8 in June, indicating that growth momentum was maintained despite a slight decline from May’s reading of 52.8.
Business-Integration10/07/2026, 08:09 Over 44.6 trillion VND in economic violations uncoveredIn the first six months of the year, inspections by competent authorities uncovered economic violations totaling 44.6233 trillion VND (approximately 1.70 billion USD) and involving over 4,824 hectares of land. They recommended recovering 631.5 billion VND (24 million USD) for...
Health Community09/07/2026, 08:05 Hanoi provides myopia treatment subsidies for residents aged 18–35From July 1, 2026, Hanoi provides financial support for refractive eye treatment for eligible residents aged 18–35 with myopia of three diopters or more. The policy was adopted by the municipal People's Council as part of a social welfare resolution...
Business-Integration08/07/2026, 09:24 Ho Chi Minh City affirms role as Vietnam's economic powerhouseOn July 2, 1976, the former Saigon–Gia Dinh was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of President Ho Chi Minh. Fifty years later, it has become Vietnam's economic powerhouse, accounting for 23.5% of the country's GDP. In 2025,...
Culture-Social affairs07/07/2026, 16:59 Hanoi opens registration for free chip-enabled bus cards from July 6Hanoi opened registration for free chip-enabled bus cards for eligible passengers using subsidised bus services on July 6, 2026, aiming to improve service quality and make public transport more convenient, especially for older people.
Business-Integration06/07/2026, 07:58 Vietnam posts 8.18% GDP growth in H1 2026Vietnam's socio-economic performance remained strong in the first six months of 2026, with positive results recorded across most sectors. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 8.18% year-on-year, up from the 7.63% growth recorded in the same period of 2025.
Politics-Diplomacy05/07/2026, 08:05 Gov't action programme aims to develop Hanoi into sci-tech hubThe Government has adopted an action programme to implement the Politburo's resolution on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, placing people at the heart of development while driving sustainable growth through innovation, green and digital transformation, and a...
Politics-Diplomacy04/07/2026, 08:00 Hanoi charts path to multi-centred, multi-layered urban structureThe Government has launched an action programme to develop Hanoi in the new era, putting people at the heart of development and leveraging innovation, green and digital transformation, and the circular economy to drive sustainable growth and strengthen the capital’s...
Culture-Social affairs03/07/2026, 08:14 Hanoi adopts master plan with century-long visionThe Hanoi People's Committee has approved a master plan with a 100-year vision under Decision No. 2512/QD-UBND, issued on May 13, 2026, outlining a century-long development strategy, with phased targets for 2035, 2045, 2065, and 2085.
Health Community02/07/2026, 08:10 Elderly in Vietnam to receive free annual health check-ups from 2026The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.
