Durian has morphed from a high-value crop into a strategic Vietnamese export. But as output climbs and importing markets tighten rules on quality, food safety and traceability, the industry must pivot from volume growth to sustainable value chains, better quality and diversified markets.
After more than two decades of implementing Politburo Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, dated March 26, 2004, on overseas Vietnamese affairs, the Politburo adopted Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on the same matter on August 2, 2026. The resolution ushers in a new phase with a more comprehensive approach, focusing on creating mechanisms to unlock and make effective use of the vast potential of the Vietnamese community abroad.
In addition to streamlining processes and reducing the time required to complete administrative procedures, digital models are creating more opportunities for businesses, household enterprises and small traders to access information, adopt new payment methods, connect with partners and expand their markets.
Semiconductors are not entirely new to Vietnam. The drive among local engineers and researchers to master the technology dates back decades.
Eighty-one years since the August Revolution (August 19) and the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) on September 2, 1945, the country has made incredible progress in building the nation, transforming itself from a poor, underdeveloped nation into a dynamic economy with an increasingly prominent presence on the global stage.
Within the broader ASEAN-China relationship, Vietnam-China trade and investment cooperation has provided strong momentum and played a key role in connecting markets and production chains, with substantive cooperation advancing across multiple areas.
Ho Chi Minh City will implement a range of tasks and solutions to enhance business competitiveness, promote sustainable exports, expand markets, and enable local businesses to engage more deeply in global value and supply chains. The move is also expected to contribute to the development of Ho Chi Minh City as a regional hub for trade, logistics and international economic integration.
Once a product goes digital, it can transcend geography entirely. Consumers no longer need to visit a store or craft village in person to learn where a product comes from, how it's made, or whether it's worth buying. They can do all of that, and decide to buy, from a screen.
By linking tourism development with environmental protection and the preservation of traditional culture, Ta Van, following administrative restructuring, is emerging as a destination rich in cultural identity and natural resources.
Resolution No 20-NQ/TW on building and developing Vietnam into a strong maritime nation identifies marine farming as a new pillar of the marine economy. It targets mariculture production value growing by an average of around 8% annually and accounting for 15% of the total fisheries sector value.
The healthcare sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years to realise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions to improve healthcare delivery and public health.
Against the backdrop of globalisation and the explosion of digital technology, cinema is no longer merely an art form. It has become an important cultural industry making a direct contribution to economic growth and national soft power.
As the country's science, technology and innovation hub, Ho Chi Minh City is now scrambling to build capacity for the quantum age, with workforce development at the centre of its push to seize future opportunities.
o create new growth momentum for the country in a new development phase, the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW emphasises the need to develop modern digital infrastructure, expand access to high-quality Internet services and build large-scale data centres as the foundation for a national data platform.
Da Nang is accelerating efforts to attract investment and mobilise social resources for new development models, leveraging expanded development space, special policy mechanisms and institutional reforms to position itself as a strategic investment destination and a pioneer in Vietnam's economic growth in the new era.
In the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision, culture is identified as the core value underpinning the entire plan, serving as an endogenous resource, a source of soft power, and a driving force for the capital city's sustainable development strategy.
Registering residence, applying for an electronic visa (e-Visa), obtaining an electronic identity account or completing administrative procedures online can now all be done conveniently in the digital environment. For many foreigners, these changes have made it easier to enter, live and work in Vietnam while also reflecting the initial results of implementing the Politburo's Resolution No. 57.
Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo in 2026 on the development of the foreign-invested sector, identifies foreign direct investment (FDI) as “an important component of the national economy” and “a key driver of economic development and international integration.”
Science and technology are playing an increasingly important role in identifying fallen soldiers' remains. In particular, next-generation gene sequencing technologies have opened new possibilities by significantly improving the ability to identify severely degraded DNA samples.
Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang said digital technology and AI are transforming religious practices by enabling online participation and supporting heritage preservation. At the same time, they require stronger legal education, improved digital literacy among religious dignitaries and followers, and monitoring and enforcement against online violations.
End-to-end electronic processing rates have climbed to 91.7% for outgoing documents and 93.8% for incoming ones, the highest nationwide. The rate of administrative procedures handled entirely online has surged to roughly 97–99% at present from 89.65% as of July 1, 2025
Cadao Collective, a newly launched space dedicated to traditional culture in the heart of Hanoi, offers visitors an immersive experience in three distinctive forms of heritage arts – Xam singing, Ca tru singing and water puppetry, bringing traditional cultural values closer to contemporary life.
The Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is emerging as a strategic project of special importance, expected to become the city's gateway to global markets and a new growth engine in a new era of development.
In Vietnam’s cultural heritage, the values of “when drinking water, remember the source” and “when eating fruit, remember the person who planted the tree” have long served as a lasting thread connecting generations of Vietnamese people.
The model not only creates distinctive visitor experiences but also enables local people to benefit directly from tourism, while contributing to cultural preservation and environmental protection.
Findings from the “Voice of Vietnamese Children 2026” survey, conducted by the MSD, show that 98% of participating children use the Internet, highlighting the central role of the online environment in learning, entertainment, communication and self-expression.
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new phase of development with the ambition of becoming a green, modern and smart global metropolis, in line with the spirit of the Politburo's Resolution No. 09 on building and developing the city in a new era.
One year after the implementation of the two-tier local administration model, Vietnamese localities are entering a phase focused on improving governance quality, utilising resources, and translating institutional changes into substantive development momentum.
