Nationwide urbanization rate reaches 41 percent
As of June, Vietnam had 883 urban areas of all types across the country, representing an urbanization rate of 41 percent, up 0.6 percent from the same period last year.
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Vietnam urbanization seeks sustainable growth
Urbanization in Vietnam has been growing beyond forecast due to a lack of control, many experts warned at a workshop that sought for the sustainability of the planning and resilience for the country’s urban areas in Hanoi on January 10.
Hanoi proposes developing intelligent transport system
The Hanoi Department of Transport has asked for the municipal authorities’ approval to develop an intelligent transport system (ITS) through leasing information technology services, with a cost of over 392 billion VND (more than 15.9 million USD) sourced from the city's budget for the first phase in 2025 – 2027.
Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line to be extended
A representative of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line (Line 3) stated that the line will be extended to Hoang Mai district.
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Vietnam-Kuwait to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation pay an official visit to Kuwait from November 16–18, 2025. This is the first visit by a Vietnamese leader to Kuwait in 16 years, taking place as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in January 2026.
Int'l arrivals to Vietnam up 21.5% in January-October
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam reached nearly 17.2 million in January–October, up 21.5% year-on-year, signaling strong momentum heading into the year-end peak travel season, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Vietnam’s economy continues to thrive in first 10 months of 2025
Socio-economic indicators for October and the first ten months of 2025 point to broad-based improvements, underscoring the concerted efforts of the Government, businesses, and the public to sustain recovery momentum and secure stable growth across key sectors.
Seven commodities with export value of over 10 billion USD
Seven Vietnamese commodities posted an export value of over 10 billion USD in the January–October period, accounting for 67.9% of the country’s total export turnover.
Vietnamese businesses pour 1.1 billion USD into overseas ventures
Vietnam's outbound investment, including both newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 1.1 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2025, a 2.3-fold increase from the same period last year.
45 years of Vietnam–Jordan friendship
King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is on an official visit to Vietnam. This is the first visit to Vietnam by the head of state of the Kingdom of Jordan and marks the first exchange of delegations at the head-of-state/government level between the two countries since diplomatic relations were established. The visit comes as the two nations celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 9, 1980 – 2025), opening a new chapter of cooperation and laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration in areas of shared interest.
Vietnam’s ST25 rice crowned world’s best again
Vietnam’s ST25 rice has once again been crowned the world’s best rice, sharing the honour with Cambodia’s Phka Romdoul at the World’s Best Rice Award 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This marks the third time the Ong Cua ST25 brand, developed by Hero of Labour Ho Quang Cua, has won the prestigious title, following victories in 2019 and 2023.
Vietnam draws 31.52 billion USD in FDI in January-October
Vietnam attracted 31.52 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2025, up 15.6% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for 72 inter-level boarding schools in land border communes
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on November 9 morning for 72 inter-level boarding schools in land border communes across 17 provinces and cities nationwide. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the main event at the Yen Khuong Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Thanh Hoa province.
Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 honours capital’s rich heritage
Running from November 1–16, the Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 is a major cultural and artistic event honouring Hanoi’s rich heritage and promoting creativity within the community.
Vietnam’s ten most valuable brands in 2025
Brand Finance’s “Vietnam 100 2025” report shows that the total brand value of the top 100 Vietnamese brands in 2025 reached 38.4 billion USD. Leading Vietnamese brands have overcome economic challenges through digital transformation and sectoral growth.
Vietnam elected Vice President of 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
Vietnam’s election as a Vice President enables the country to make more substantive contributions to UNESCO’s policy-making, coordination, and implementation of initiatives across education, culture, natural and social sciences, and information and communications.
13th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum completes set agenda
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam convened its 14th plenum in Hanoi on November 5-6, discussing preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, the Party and political system building, personnel work and other important issues.
Agro-forestry-aquatic exports rise nearly 13% in 10 months
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports reached an estimated 5.96 billion USD in October, up 6.3% year-on-year, bringing total export earnings in the first 10 months to 58.13 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Manufacturing PMI rises to 54.5 in October, marking impressive start to Q4
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 54.5 in October, up from 50.4 in September, according to S&P Global’s latest report released on November 3.
Impressive numbers at Autumn Fair 2025
The 1st Autumn Fair 2025, held from October 25 to November 4 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre in Dong Anh, Hanoi, concluded with impressive results. The event attracted 2,500 domestic and international enterprises and organisations, recording high visitor numbers and substantial business outcomes.
PM orders removal of bottlenecks in operating two-tier local government system
The Prime Minister has requested that by the end of 2025, bottlenecks in the operation of the two-tier local government system must be basically resolved.
Vietnam’s 14 comprehensive strategic partners
Vietnam and the United Kingdom have issued a joint declaration on the elevation of the Vietnam-UK to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The announcement was made on October 29 (local time) following a welcome ceremony and talks between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Party General Secretary To Lam as part of the latter's oficial visit to the UK. With this, Vietnam now has comprehensive strategic partnerships with 14 countries.
Hanoi ranks among best street food cities in Asia
Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 Asian cities with the best street food, according to Time Out magazine.
Vietnam engages proactively, positively and responsibly in APEC
State President Luong Cuong is leading a high-level delegation to the Republic of Korea from October 29 to November 1 to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and hold bilateral meetings. The visit underscores Vietnam’s active and responsible participation in APEC since joining the forum in 1998, as part of its policy of openness, diversification and multilateralisation of external relations and active international integration.
