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Digital economy predicted to reach 43 billion USD by 2025
Vietnam’s digital economy is expected to reach 43 billion USD by 2025, according to the e-Conomy Southeast Asia report from Google, Temasek and new partner Bain & Company.
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Vietnam’s digital economy to hit 52 billion USD by 2025
Vietnam’s digital economy will likely reach 52 billion USD in value by 2025, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2019 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.
Vietnam ranks 25th in Global Cybersecurity Index
Vietnam jumped 25 places after two years to rank 25th out of 194 countries and territories worldwide in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) in 2020, according to a report released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on June 30.
Vietnam hit by 2,900 cyber attacks in first half of 2021
Vietnam hit by 2,900 cyber attacks in first half of 2021
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Vietnam’s achievements in population management spotlighted
Vietnam still faces challenges in meeting its population and development goals. These include a rapidly declining birth rate (in 2024, the fertility rate dropped to just 1.91 children per woman) and a rapidly ageing population. Vietnam is among the fastest ageing countries, due to the low birth rate. The imbalance in the sex ratio at birth remains high, and teenage pregnancies are on the rise.
Vice President receives Vietnamese-American female astronaut
Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese-American woman to travel into space, affirmed that all of her achievements are deeply rooted in her Vietnamese origin, which she is always proud of.
Nine newly adopted laws made public
These laws address key areas, including education, employment, taxation, advertising, energy efficiency, and the use of state capital in enterprises.
Phuc Son Group Chairman sentenced to 30 years in prison in major corruption trial
Nguyen Van Hau, Chairman and CEO of Phuc Son Group, was charged with giving bribes and violating bidding and accounting regulations, causing serious consequences. He received a combined jail sentence of 30 years - 14 years for bribery, nine years for the bidding violation, and seven years for accounting irregularities.
Peruvian gastronomy week held in Hanoi
Following its debut in Bangkok, the Hanoi edition features a variety of traditional Peruvian dishes prepared by Peruvian chefs currently working across Asia.
Capella Hanoi ranked among the world’s best hotels in 2025
The world-renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has just announced the results of its World’s Best Awards 2025, in which Capella Hanoi proudly stands as the only representative from Hanoi, Vietnam to be honoured in both the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” and the “Top 15 City Hotels in Asia.”
Naval force rescue five fishermen stranded off Truong Sa
The fishermen were in stable condition and later brought back to shore by another fishing vessel.
Agreement inked to empower people with disabilities through digital skill training
As part of the initiative “Million-view startup – supporting 20 million Vietnamese youths in start-up,” jointly carried out by SYS Vietnam, TikTok Vietnam, and Nhan Dan Newspaper, this initiative demonstrates efforts and a strong commitment to empowering and ensuring equal opportunities for those who continue to face barriers in accessing information, education, and employment.
Vietnam makes meaningful contributions to global human rights progress
Throughout the 59th session of the UNHRC, Vietnam’s delegation demonstrated a proactive, constructive, and responsible approach—engaging in dialogue, contributing to resolutions, and co-sponsoring major initiatives.
Co To unveils smart app to boost digital governance, sustainable tourism
By offering convenient and transparent services, the app plays a crucial role in Co To’s strategy to become a smart, friendly, and sustainable destination, one where visitors feel welcomed, safe, and well-supported.
Vietnam News Agency, Chinese embassy discuss boosting collaboration
Highlighting the growing ties between Vietnam and China across politics, defence, security, economy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, Vietnam News Agency General Director Vu Viet Trang said the close collaboration between media outlets plays an important role in strengthening bilateral relations.
Bac Ninh to safely detonate 100kg wartime bomb with live fuse
The bomb, identified as an AN-M88 general-purpose bomb, was buried about 50cm underground and found on July 8 by a local resident.
Population ordinance amendment a milestone for human rights in Vietnam: UNFPA official
Granting couples and individuals the right to decide when to have children, how many to have, and the spacing between births, in line with their health, living conditions, work, study, and caregiving capacities, is fully aligned with the principles of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), to which Vietnam is a committed signatory, said the UNFPA Country Representative in Vietnam.
Legal action launched against Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa People’s Committee
Police are probing into “violations of regulations on research, exploration, and exploitation of natural resources” and “violations of accounting regulations causing serious consequences” which occurred at Thien An Phat and other related entities.
State President highlights lifelong learning as key to reinforcing Vietnam's internal strength
President Cuong said building Vietnam into a nation of lifelong learning for every citizen is a very important task, a noble goal, requiring great efforts and endeavours of the entire Party, people, army and those who are working to promote learning and talent nationwide.
Roundtable gathers opinions to better promote Vietnam’s image in new era
As Vietnam is entering a new phase of development with the aspiration to become a strong nation with influence and a solid position in the region and the world, building and defining the national image is not solely the responsibility of the media sector, but an integral part of every component of the country’s overall development strategy, Trang said.
Vietnam, Cuba to expand media cooperation
The short documentary on a Vietnamese rice cultivation project in Cuba.is scheduled to air on VTV1 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
An Giang court sentences individual to one year for abusing democratic freedoms
The People’s Court of An Giang province on July 9 handed down an one-year prison sentence to the 17-year-old Ho Trong Phuc for "abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State and the rights and legitmate interests of organisations."
Quang Tri police uncover transnational extortion ring exploiting sensitive content
The case, involving around 150 suspects, centres on a large-scale criminal network that systematically created and exploited sensitive images and videos to blackmail victims.
Ministry of Home Affairs to apply KPIs in public employee evaluation
The Ministry of Home Affairs will accelerate reforms under the theme “breakthrough momentum,” focusing on institutional improvement and resource mobilization. It aims to submit 27 decrees and 17 circulars to the Government, focusing on ministerial structure, staffing, payroll, social insurance, and policies for surplus personnel.
