Buc Tuong (The Wall) to tour Europe in June

Celebrating its 30th founding anniversary, the band "Buc Tuong" (The Wall) will have a special tour to France, Germany and the Czech Republic in June 2025, bringing the spirit of Vietnamese rock to music stages in Europe.

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Hanoi welcomes over 33 million visitors in 2025

Hanoi welcomes over 33 million visitors in 2025

In 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 year on year.

80 years of Vietnam’s first General Election

80 years of Vietnam’s first General Election

Exactly 80 years ago, on January 6, 1946, a landmark event in Vietnam’s history took place as Vietnamese people, for the first time, exercised their right through the ballot to directly choose and elect capable and virtuous representatives to shoulder the affairs of the nation. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, today the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Regional minimum wage up 7.2% from January 1, 2026

Regional minimum wage up 7.2% from January 1, 2026

From 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.

Nationwide drive delivers breakthrough in eliminating substandard houses in 2025

Nationwide drive delivers breakthrough in eliminating substandard houses in 2025

Barely 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 national target months ahead of schedule.

Overseas Vietnamese community grows in size and quantity

Overseas Vietnamese community grows in size and quantity

The 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 USD nationwide.

Social housing: From "bottleneck” into market’s bright spot

Social housing: From "bottleneck” into market’s bright spot

Following 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 market’s brightest spots.

Resolution 57: Vietnam posts strong gains in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in 2025

Resolution 57: Vietnam posts strong gains in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in 2025

By 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 investments in research and training infrastructure support continued advancements. These efforts are reflected in Vietnam maintaining 44th place out of 139 in the Global Innovation Index.

Key achievements of “For the Poor – Leaving No One Behind” emulation movement

Key achievements of “For the Poor – Leaving No One Behind” emulation movement

The 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, compassion and the determination of disadvantaged groups to improve their livelihoods.

70 years of Vietnam–Indonesia diplomatic relations

70 years of Vietnam–Indonesia diplomatic relations

Vietnam and Indonesia established diplomatic relations on December 30, 1955. Over the past 70 years, the traditional friendship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and President Sukarno and strengthened by successive generations, has recorded strong growth across political, economic, defence and people-to-people exchanges.

New-style rural building drive delivers strong results nationwide

New-style rural building drive delivers strong results nationwide

The “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 the preservation of traditional cultural values.

Total trade turnover up 17.2% in 11 months

Total trade turnover up 17.2% in 11 months

In 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%.