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Vietnam imposes VAT on low-value imported goods
It is estimated that if low-value goods worth less than 1 million VND are subject to a 10% VAT rate, State budget revenue could increase by around 2.7 trillion VND (105.6 million USD).
Vietnam's import-export surges 15.3%
Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached 745 billion USD as of December 14, marking a robust 15.3% growth compared to the same period in 2023, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Removing bottlenecks in logistics services to boost exports
Vietnam has significant opportunities to deepen its integration into the global logistics supply chain, particularly with its extensive transportation network spanning regions across the country.
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Biometric check in enhances Noi Bai airport experience
To improve service quality and ease congestion during peak hours, Noi Bai International Airport has introduced biometric check-in kiosks.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports up 6% in H1
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reached an estimated 35.88 billion USD in the first half of 2026, up 6% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Quang Ninh promotes sustainable marine economy
With its rich marine resources, Co To Special Zone in Quang Ninh province is capitalising on its coastal advantages to generate higher economic value while improving local livelihoods and incomes.
Archived records prove golden key to 500-day campaign
The nationwide 500-day campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers is being stepped up. Most recently, a mass grave containing soldiers killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive was uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Archived records played a crucial role as the golden key that led search teams to the site.
Vietnam–Greece ties still hold considerable untapped potential: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has affirmed that Vietnam always values its relationship with Greece, describing the European nation as a traditional partner with significant untapped potential for cooperation.
Ly Son Special Zone experiences tourism boom
The Ly Son Special Zone in the central province of Quang Ngai is enjoying an unprecedented tourism boom, attracting more domestic and foreign visitors than ever before. Since the beginning of the year, the island has welcomed around 120,000 tourists, far surpassing the expectations of both local residents and authorities.
Int’l Financial Centre seeks to turn 20 billion USD pledges into investment
Six months after its launch, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has attracted around 20 billion USD in investment commitments from domestic and international investors. The centre’s ambition, however, extends beyond securing pledges. Its priority now is to translate those commitments into actual capital inflows by strengthening the legal framework and introducing a new generation of financial products.
Digital technology opens new pathways for preserving Vietnam’s heritage
In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Baker highlighted the role of technology in preserving and promoting Vietnam’s cultural heritage, while making cultural knowledge more accessible to the public, particularly younger generations.
Last Phu Quoc boat capsize victim makes positive recovery
The condition of the last victim still receiving treatment following a speedboat capsizing off Phu Quoc has shown positive signs, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City reported on July 16. After three days of intensive treatment, the Indian male patient has made encouraging progress.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation on overseas community affairs
A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang paid a working visit to Laos on July 15 – 16.
Top leader asks Son La to become agro-processing, tourism hub
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 16 urged Son La to develop into the Northwest's centre for ecological agriculture, agro-processing and distinctive tourism while maintaining environmental sustainability and social welfare.
Vietnam must boost productivity to achieve high-income status
Vietnam must shift beyond traditional growth drivers such as low-cost labour and foreign investment to achieve high-income status by 2045, according to the World Bank. The next phase of development should be driven by higher productivity, innovation and stronger domestic enterprises capable of creating greater value added.
Vietnamese peacekeepers help rebuild school in Abyei
Vietnam's Engineering Company Rotation 4, serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, has renovated Minyang Primary School, improving learning conditions for children in the Abyei region. The handover ceremony was attended by representatives from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and the Abyei Administration.
Vietnam's economy grows 8.18% in first half of 2026
Despite persistent global economic uncertainty and downward revisions to the global growth outlook for 2026 by international organisations, Vietnam's economy delivered a strong performance. GDP expanded 8.18% in the first half of 2026, outperforming the same period last year and laying a solid foundation for achieving double-digit growth for the full year.
Top leader calls for stronger public participation in safeguarding national security
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 called for stronger public participation in safeguarding national security and social order, stressing that every citizen should help build safe, peaceful and resilient communities.
Prime Minister pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 offered incense and laid flowers in tribute to fallen soldiers at the Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery in Tuyen Quang province during a working visit, ahead of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).
PM urges Lang Son to turn border advantages into new growth drivers
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 15 urged Lang Son province to capitalise on its strategic border location by transforming its border-gate economy into a new engine of growth while accelerating institutional reforms, infrastructure development and digital transformation to achieve double-digit economic growth.
Top leader calls for better care for invalids, revolutionary contributors
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 affirmed that caring for revolutionary contributors is both a political responsibility and a moral obligation, calling for more comprehensive and timely policies to ensure that those who sacrificed for the nation receive the care and respect they deserve.
Vietnam realises ambition of mastering semiconductor technology
Semiconductors are the backbone of the digital economy and a strategic technology in global competition. To gradually master this field, Vietnam needs not only a highly skilled workforce but also a stronger innovation ecosystem. The launch of the national semiconductor chip prototyping support centre is expected to accelerate the country's drive towards technological self-reliance.
Phu Tho province requested to transform growth model
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 14 urged Phu Tho province to change its development mindset by prioritising high value added and high-tech investment while rejecting labour-intensive, outdated and environmentally harmful projects, to turn the northern locality into an industrial powerhouse of the country.
