With its pristine beauty and historical importance, the Bach Long Vi island district in the northern port city of Hai Phong is not only home to fishermen, youth volunteers, and residents who have volunteered to stay on the island, but also serves as a "landmark" affirming Vietnam's sacred and inviolable sea and island sovereignty.
Developing a circular economy has been recognised as one of the priority directions to achieve overarching goals such as waste management, efficient resources utilisation, environmental protection, disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation in the country's next development phase.
Exactly 95 years ago, on February 3, 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded, quickly becoming the political vanguard of the working class and the labouring people of Vietnam. Over the past nine and a half decade, the Party has remained steadfast in its noble and consistent goal, which is to serve the Fatherland and its people.
Through Drinktec, the Vietnamese beverage industry can update digital techniques and technologies as well as green and circular technology transformations, while strengthening connections with partners and expanding the markets.
Following a robust performance in 2024, the landscape appears ripe for further expansion despite the challenges posed by a competitive environment.
In 2024, fresh coconut and coconut product exports surpassed 1 billion USD, marking the highest figure in the past 14 years.
2024 saw Vietnam significantly expanding its diplomatic activities with numerous partners and at various important multilateral forums and mechanisms. The country’s key leaders conducted a total of 60 external activities, including paying 21 visits to foreign countries and attend major multilateral conferences, as well as hosting 25 delegations of foreign leaders to Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed ministries, agencies, and local authorities to drastically and effectively implement three strategic breakthroughs, six key tasks, and 12 primary solutions, striving for double-digit growth in 2025, set to be the year of acceleration and breakthroughs, and laying the foundation for the 2026-2030 socio-economic development plan.
The tourism industry will accelerate the application of digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart platforms to boost growth in the coming period to develop a smart tourism ecosystem.
After a record year in 2024 export volume and value, Vietnam’s rice sector is moving into a new year of challenges and opportunities, with significant swings expected in both supply and demand for rice on the world stage.
The central city of Hue hosts the Visit Vietnam Year in 2025, promising a significant boost to the local tourism sector based on the land’s rich cultural heritage.
Vietnam's economic diplomacy in 2024 has asserted a leading role with remarkable breakthroughs, achieving key objectives and opening up a "grand path" full of hope for fast and sustainable development.
The tireless efforts of the Party, State, and Government of Vietnam over the past four decades have yielded significant achievements, bringing prosperity and happiness to the local people. From a nation with a GDP of just 8 billion USD in 1986, Vietnam has risen to rank 34th economy in the world last year with a GDP of 450 billion USD.
As one of the countries with the fastest-growing national brands globally, Vietnam is cementing its position on the global economic map. This remarkable achievement reflects the relentless efforts of the Government and business community, as well as recognition from prestigious international organisations.
On November 30, 2024, the 15th National Assembly (NA) passed a resolution on the restart of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and continued study of the environmental impact of a nuclear power programme in Vietnam.
The Vietnam People's Army (VPA) will celebrate its 80th founding anniversary on December 22, 2024, a milestone in the army's glorious history of serving and defending the nation.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction has been a bright spot in the Vietnamese economic panorama in 2024, as the country has recorded 41,720 valid FDI projects worth 496.7 billion USD funded by investors from 147 countries and territories.
The southeastern region, the economic heart of the country, is riding a wave of profound growth model transformation, with the development of multiple high-tech and sustainable industrial parks.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, designating the date as Human Rights Day to honour humanity's tireless efforts in protecting peace, and respecting and defending national independence and sovereignty, as well as human rights.
After more than three decades of relentless dedication, Vietnam's medical sector has achieved remarkable milestones in organ transplantation, becoming the leader in Southeast Asia in terms of the number of transplants performed annually.
Located along the poetic Hoai River, the ancient city of Hoi An is likened to a precious gem in the heart of the central province of Quang Nam, with its ancient beauty and peaceful charm preserved throughout centuries. Recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site on December 4, 1999, it is not only a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle but also a symbol of the unique East-West cultural fusion.
Vietnam, one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia in terms of digital infrastructure development, continues to make significant efforts to build a modern and integrated digital foundation, driving the comprehensive digital transformation of the nation, from digital government and digital economy to digital society.
As one of the first countries to participate in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Vietnam has made significant efforts to fulfill its national commitments through various measures aimed at ensuring gender equality in all areas of social life, bringing in many encouraging achievements.
Spanning 12,252 hectares, the Trang An Landscape Complex features several nationally significant sites, including the Trang An Eco-tourism Complex, Tam Coc-Bich Dong Tourist Area, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Special National Relic.
In response to the national movement to join hands to repair and eradicate temporary and dilapidated houses, ministries, sectors, and individuals at home and abroad have contributed billions of VND to provide solid, permanent homes for the country’s most impoverished citizens.
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest producer and exporter of food, aquatic products and fruits, is stepping up agricultural economy linked with tourism development. Regional localities are leveraging their agricultural strengths to create distinctive experience tourism products, adding vibrancy to the region's tourism palette.
