These days, streets across Hanoi are festooned with flags, flowers, banners and slogans welcoming the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, creating a solemn yet festive atmosphere ahead of the event.
In the context of intense competition and shifts in global supply chains, semiconductor chips in particular, and the semiconductor industry in general, are likened to “rice grains,” as they sustain all other sectors in the technology era, and serve as a key enabler of future digital technologies. Following the Government’s issuance of the Strategy for the Development of Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry to 2030, with a Vision to 2050, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a new bright spot on the global semiconductor map.
Vietnam’s total trade hit 930.05 billion USD in 2025, a 18.2% jump from a year earlier, with a trade surplus of 20.03 billion USD, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Investing in infrastructure for educational institutions in ethnic minority and mountainous areas is, in effect, an investment in equity in access to education, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 11.
Politburo member, Secretary of the Government’s Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 11 requested the entire Government's Party Organisation to build and effectively implement five specific strategies of completing strategic institutions, mobilising strategic resources, investing in strategic infrastructure, developing strategic technologies, and creating a strategic balance.
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, financial and banking scams in Vietnam are showing a sharp upward trend, prompting banks and law enforcement agencies to issue repeated warnings.
Vietnam exported more than 8.06 million tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over 4.1 billion USD.
VASEP forecasts that pangasius export turnover could reach around 2.3 billion USD in 2026, supported by tightening global whitefish supplies and improving demand in several key markets.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover is estimated at 8.5 billion USD in 2025, the highest level since the country began exporting produce. December exports alone reached about 750 million USD.
In the vibrant early days of 2026, Vinh Long Passenger Port emerged as an attractive destination, hosting a tourism promotion programme focused on green and sustainable development.
In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City’s consumer market has shifted toward eco-friendly, green-labeled and high-quality “Made in Vietnam” products, a trend increasingly embraced by foreign visitors.
In 2026, the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long aims to welcome 9.84 million visitors and generate over 9.4 trillion VND (358 million USD) in tourism revenue. To spur demand and create early momentum, the province launched a tourism promotion programme at the start of the year, featuring local product and cuisine showcases, traditional craft demonstrations, and the “Old Kitchen” space recreating the Mekong Delta’s riverine lifestyle.
Vietnam’s digital technology industry exceeded all major targets in 2025, reinforcing its role as a key economic driver, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Vietnam’s tourism sector marked a milestone year in 2025, with international arrivals reaching nearly 21.2 million, up more than 20.4% from 2024 and the highest level on record, highlighting the sector’s strong recovery.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 10 chaired an online conference with Vietnamese ambassadors and heads of overseas missions to review economic diplomacy in 2025 and outline tasks for 2026, stressing that economic diplomacy must be pursued with sincerity, balanced interests and shared risks.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for outgoing US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper in Hanoi on January 10. He highlighted economic and trade cooperation as a key pillar in the Vietnam-US relations, and proposed stronger cooperation in technology transfer and digital transformation.
The Ministry of Public Security held a send-off ceremony and rehearsal in Hanoi on January 10, deploying around 5,000 police officers to finalise security preparations for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress.
Party General Secretary To Lam has called for the amendments to the Capital Law to adopt an innovative, long-term approach, creating a strong legal framework to help Hanoi fully unlock its potential, pilot new models, and pursue breakthrough development, while ensuring discipline, transparency, and public interest.
After four days of the New Year holiday from January 1-4, many localities nationwide recorded tourism revenues exceeding 1 trillion VND (over 38 million USD).
Strong, disciplined and modern. That is the spirit at the launch ceremony of the security operation for the 14th National Party Congress.
With just over a month until the Lunar New Year, farmers in Vi Khe ward, Ninh Binh’s kumquat hub, are working at full pace to prepare trees for the Tet market.
The proposal ceremony, or engagement ritual, is a key milestone in the marital life of the Jrai people, who follow a matrilineal system. Recently revived in Op village, Pleiku ward, Central Highland Gia Lai province, the ritual helps preserve traditional cultural identity while adding appeal to community-based tourism.
Spring in Moc Chau, a plateau in the northwestern province of Son La, brings not only warmth but also an enchanting world of blossoms, where nature and people merge in a magical symphony.
GDP in 2025 recorded solid growth, with an estimated increase of 8.02% compared with the previous year, second only to the growth rate in 2022 during the 2011–2025 period.
Party General Secretary To Lam on January 9 received US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper, who paid a farewell visit upon completing his tenure in Vietnam.
The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is hosting the themed exhibition “Horses Return to the City” to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse. The exhibition runs until the end of March.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba on January 8 held a press briefing to provide Cuban press and media outlets with information on the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, scheduled to take place from January 19 to 25, 2026.
Quang Ninh is intensifying vessel management and round-the-clock enforcement, backed by near-universal licensing and compliance gains, as it aligns local action with national efforts to lift the European Commission’s IUU “yellow card”. The province is pairing tougher inspections and VMS monitoring with accelerated digitalisation of fisheries data to curb violations, strengthen traceability and advance sustainable marine development.
