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.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,891 VND/USD, and the floor rate 24,329 VND/USD.
In the digital environment, consumer rights need to be protected throughout the entire transaction process, from searching for information and placing orders to payment, delivery, warranty, returns and dispute settlement.
Pham Hong Bien, Director of the provincial Department of Finance, said in August alone, domestic investment from non-State sources totalled 39.082 trillion VND, with the province granting investment certificates to 12 new projects and approving increased investment capital for one existing project.
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
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.
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.
Digital technology is showcasing the World Cultural Heritage site of My Son Sanctuary, enabling visitors to experience its historical and cultural significance while supporting long-term conservation. The site's authenticity is being preserved through scientific restoration and digital transformation, enhancing the visitor experience, and promoting sustainable tourism.
After one year of implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic sector development, the Vietnamese economy has shown encouraging progress, driven by major institutional reforms and stronger growth among leading domestic corporations. However, experts say policy benefits must reach more deeply into the country's vast network of small businesses and household enterprises.
Long Bien ward has transformed a surplus facility left after administrative restructuring into a friendly daycare centre providing medical and social support for older people, demonstrating how streamlined public administration can help make better use of existing infrastructure.
The robust growth of the marine economy has created significant opportunities for Vietnam while at the same time posing major challenges to marine environment protection. From coastal aquaculture areas and renowned tourist bays to marine protected areas rich in biodiversity, traces of plastic waste, land-based pollution and unsustainable exploitation remain visible every day.
Vietnam possesses an exceptionally rich tourism offering. From the mist-covered mountains of the North to the turquoise beaches of the central region and the fertile waterways of the South, each destination presents its own distinctive charm, attracting both domestic and international visitors and contributing to the diverse appeal of the country's tourism sector.
On June 5, 2026, the 38th session of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC 38) officially designated Vietnam's Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park as a member of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). The recognition marks another milestone in the country's conservation efforts, bringing its total number of UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserves to 12.
To establish a breakthrough institutional framework for the city’s development in the new era, the resolution calls for the formulation and enactment of a Special Urban Law.
