Vietnam has once again been honoured as the World’s Leading Heritage Destination in 2025 by the World Travel Awards (WTA), marking its sixth recognition after the wins in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and reaffirming its foothold in the global tourism industry.
As Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector continues to sustain growth momentum, it is shifting strongly from post-merger recovery to development acceleration, with a focus on restructuring destination spaces to offer diverse tourism models and attract more domestic and international visitors.
Beneath the wide Mekong Delta sky, Tram Chim National Park is racing against time, pouring heart and science into a decade-long (2022–2032) plan to rescue the Eastern sarus crane – an elegant, scarlet-headed bird listed as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and a living emblem of both the park and all of Dong Thap province
Developing waterway tourism is a new and potential direction for diversifying tourism products and enriching tourist experiences.
Resolution 72 not only focuses on health care but is also closely interlinked with other sectors, helping to build a solid foundation for sustainable national development and create momentum for Vietnam to “take off” and further integrate into the world.
According to ADB, to realise its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 15 agricultural exporters by 2030, Vietnam will need substantial capital, estimated at nearly 100 billion USD. The newly signed 250 million USD loan package represents part of the solution to this challenge.
Vietjet on December 19 operated its inaugural flight to Long Thanh International Airport. Flight VJ038, operated by an Airbus A321neo, departed from Tan Son Nhat Airport and landed safely, comfortably and on schedule at Long Thanh.
Upon completion, the complex is expected to become the first large-scale resort city in Northern Vietnam, welcoming a substantial number of visitors from Northeast Asia and the domestic market, generating strong momentum for commercial activities, services, and resort real estate.
Guided by the motto “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development”, the 14th National Party Congress is set to articulate the strategic mindset, vision and decisions that will propel the country forward in a new era, ensuring the achievement of development goals for 2030 – the centenary of the Party’s founding – and realising the long-term vision for 2045 – the 100th founding anniversary of the nation.
Vietnam is emerging as a vibrant regional hub for manufacturing and exports, attracting international corporations with a stable business climate, a skilled workforce, and flexibility. Yet, as they step into global markets, Vietnamese companies encounter significant challenges, especially in meeting environmental standards and driving green transformation.
The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Over 4,000 years of history have left the Vietnamese people with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. This heritage is not only an invaluable asset for the nation but also an important resource for sustainable development. In the context of strong globalisation and urbanisation, preservation of cultural heritage values has become an essential task.
In the cultural and art sectors, enhancing cultural industries through effective innovation and creativity is a crucial step in implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, thus boosting economic growth and elevate Vietnamese culture on the global innovation landscape
The simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony for 72 inter-level boarding schools combining primary and lower secondary education in land border communes took place on the morning of November 9. The event was broadcast live and connected with 14 locations via teleconferencing. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the main ceremony held at the Yen Khuong Primary and Lower Secondary Boarding School in Thanh Hoa province.
After nearly four decades of Doi Moi (renewal), Vietnam has transitioned from a centrally planned and low-income economy to a socialist-oriented market economy, achieving significant improvements in scale, quality, and global standing.
Experts suggest that incorporating local cuisine into tourism offerings is a flexible and progressive approach as Vietnam embraces a new era of development.
The enduring appeal of the three world cultural heritage sites in the central region demonstrates that when cultural heritage is cherished and creatively promoted, it becomes a valuable and lasting resource for sustainable tourism, contributing to Vietnam’s global image and sharing the nation’s cultural essence with the world.
Vietnam outshone many strong regional nominees to claim top honours in key natural tourism categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania, held on October 13 in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
After two days of dynamic and productive sessions on October 25–26, the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) has concluded in Hanoi, marking a historical milestone and ushering into a new era of global cooperation in the digital era.
Over the past four decades, Vietnam has achieved humane and effective poverty elimination, combining sound policies, political will, and community strength. From a nation struggling with hunger, it has become a global model for poverty reduction.
The signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), to be held in Hanoi on October 25-26, marks a significant moment in international cooperation on cybersecurity, while carrying special significance for Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy.
Since its founding on October 20, 1930, the VWU has played an indispensable role in the nation’s revolutionary journey. The establishment of Vietnam Women’s Day, officially recognised in 2010 by the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, underscores the Party’s enduring commitment to honouring women’s contributions to the country’s development.
Amid a digital age where technology becomes as a new language of daily life and digital proficiency enables societal participation, the Vietnamese Party and State have launched the "Digital Literacy for All" movement
Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.
The 10th of October 1954 marks a milestone in Vietnamese history as the capital city of Hanoi was officially liberated. Amidst the jubilant flutter of flags and flowers, victorious troops marched into the city, ending nine arduous years of resistance against French forces. This historic event not only symbolised the nation’s hard-won independence but also opened a new era for Hanoi – one of construction, renewal, integration, and development.
Vietnamese audiences have witnessed the rise of large-scale music concerts, which are not only moments of artistic ecstasy but also serve as cultural bridges gathering national spirit, creative aspirations, and the power of community.
The State will also prioritise investments in training facilities, laboratories, licensed software, common digital platforms, and other technical services to ensure universities and research institutions have the tools they need to produce a high-quality workforce.
Vietnam is entering an ageing population stage. By 2036, people aged 60 and above are expected to account for 20% of the nation’s population.
