Unlike well-established destinations, this small island quietly preserves its layered heritage: tens-of-thousands-year-old basalt formations, pristine tropical forests and enduring wartime memories. Together, they create a distinctive “green gem” in the open sea, subtle yet captivating enough to hold any visitor.
Following its merger and status elevation to Vietnam’s seventh centrally-run city starting April 30, 2026, Dong Nai is entering a pivotal phase to reposition its role and standing within a broader development landscape. More than an administrative upgrade, the move—coupled with strategic projects such as Long Thanh International Airport—is opening new space for the southern locality to make socio-economic breakthroughs, strengthen regional connectivity and reshape its development model toward services, tourism and innovation.
Amid Vietnam’s push to redefine progress beyond pure GDP growth, the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW delivers a sharp message that culture is no longer a sidekick, but must lead and shape national development.
A recent survey by digital travel platform Agoda, part of its Travel Trends 2026 report, found that 35% of Vietnamese travellers consider cuisine a primary motivation for travel, placing them among Asia’s leading food-focused tourists.
Coastal tourism in the central province of Lam Dong is gaining renewed momentum as the province taps into its largely untouched landscapes and distinctive natural appeal.
Dr. Bui Van Quyen, Director of the Anti-Commercial Fraud and Counterfeiting Institute, warned that counterfeit goods have become a global challenge, exacerbated by the rise of online platforms and digital technologies. While these innovations drive economic growth, they also create fertile ground for fraudulent activities.
Diversifying crude oil supply sources is considered crucial for Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) in ensuring stable feedstock supplies and safeguarding domestic fuel supply, particularly as traditional crude imports from Kuwait have been affected by tensions in the Middle East.
Experts emphasise that fiscal policy should move beyond a supportive role to actively lead growth. Continued and selectively expanded tax and fee reductions could directly ease cost pressures on businesses, enabling them to sustain operations and expand investment.
Since early 2026, FDI inflows into Vietnam have not only grown in size but are also quickly moving toward high-tech industries, data, and green manufacturing. This shift offers a chance to boost Vietnam’s role in the global value chain, while also creating an urgent need to raise the quality of incoming investment.
The Hung Kings Commemoration Day is a major occasion to honour the legendary founders of the nation’s foundation, and also a thread binding Vietnamese communities worldwide – where the past, present, and future meet within a unique spiritual and cultural space.
By 2035, Hanoi is expected to become a “civilised – cultured – modern – happy” city, serving as a leading economic, educational, healthcare, and innovation hub in the Asia–Pacific region.
Facing mounting pressure from increasingly stringent domestic and international standards, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable sector is accelerating its shift toward green, safe, and sustainable production models. Beyond changing farming practices, localities and businesses are stepping up efforts to standardise value chains and build brands to achieve growth targets for 2026.
As suggested by UNESCO experts, heritage should be approached as an integrated system encompassing space, people and everyday life. This perspective can inform urban planning, cultural tourism development and the creation of clear economic drivers.
Vietnam’s tourism sector has set an ambitious target of welcoming between 45-50 million international visitors by 2030, under an adjusted national tourism development plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2045.
With its comprehensive transport infrastructure, world-class bays, and a diverse tourism ecosystem, Khanh Hoa is regarded as one of Vietnam’s leading coastal tourism hubs. To rise into the ranks of top destinations in the region and globally, the central province is working to complete strategic infrastructure while attracting investment to develop in-depth and high-end tourism products.
Throughout the development journey of any nation, culture always forms the spiritual bedrock of society. A strong cultural foundation enables not only economic progress but also the preservation of identity, moral standards, and long-term social stability.
Digital transformation is an unstoppable trend, driving the renewal of growth models, enhancing governance, and improving the quality of life. In this shift, young people – armed with knowledge, adaptability to new technologies, and creativity – are stepping up as a leading force.
Vietnam’s development journey has not only been marked by economic growth figures but also clearly reflected in achievements in education, healthcare, social welfare, and improvements in people’s quality of life. With a consistent orientation that places people at the centre of development, numerous policies have been implemented to ensure development opportunities for all people, helping realise the goal of “leaving no one behind.”
Ho Chi Minh City is planning to develop green satellite urban areas as part of its vision of becoming a multi-centre and multi-functional megacity.
The central city of Da Nang possesses nearly 200km of coastline – the longest in Vietnam, with scenic landscapes and favourable natural conditions for tourism and service development. However, only about half of this coastline has been utilised for tourism activities, mainly concentrated in central Da Nang and Hoi An Ancient Town. Large stretches of coastline south of Hoi An remain largely untouched, holding significant potential for future development.
This political event carries special significance as an expression of the people’ right to mastery to choose worthy representatives.
The deployment and development of 5G networks in Vietnam not only bring technological benefits but also drive sustainable economic growth, enhance national competitiveness, and support industrialisation and modernisation.
Vietnamese women have long been an indispensable force in the country’s socio-economic development. Today, they are present across a wide spectrum of economic activities, from production, trade and small-scale services to innovative start-ups, collective economic development, the digital economy, green growth, the circular economy and financial inclusion.
Each election took place under different historical circumstances, yet all vividly reflected the People's will, aspirations and trust in the Party and the State, while affirming the NA's central role within the political system and in the process of building a socialist rule-of-law State of Vietnam.
Restoring and developing forests as part of the 2026–2030 coastal forest protection and development project is still a big job. The plan aims to plant 5,088 hectares — including 3,236 hectares of mangroves and 1,852 hectares on soil and sandy land — and to enrich, restore, and improve 1,514 hectares of existing forests, with 683 hectares of mangroves and 831 hectares on soil and sand.
The investment in six inter-level boarding schools in border areas of Da Nang city is not merely an educational project but a core political task receiving special direction and attention from the Politburo. Building these substantial schools along the nation’s frontier holds significant importance in retaining local populations, nurturing human resources, and strengthening the national defense and security posture.
In the course of Doi moi (Renewal) and international integration, infrastructure has been identified as the “lifeblood” of the economy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding development space.
In recent years, alongside the tradition of family reunions during the Lunar New Year (Tet), travelling during the holiday has become increasingly popular. Early spring travel is not merely about sightseeing; it also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune, peace and cultural experiences across different regions of the country.
