Half a century after liberation, Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has made remarkable progress, steadily rising as a key urban hub in the region. In the 2021- 2025 period, the city’s average economic growth rate reached 13.3%, while its annual social development investment saw an increase of 14% on average to reach 125,354 billion VND (4.9 billion USD).
Vietnam has set a strategic goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045, a milestone marking the country's 100th founding anniversary. To realise this vision, Vietnam needs a young generation that excels not only in intellect but also in physical strength and cultural identity, capable of competing on the global stage and affirming the country’s position internationally, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.
Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Vietnam and Singapore to accelerate the implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by swiftly finalising and signing an Action Plan for the 2025-2030 period.
Rather than seeking jobs away from the fields, Nguyen Van Luan, a young entrepreneur from the Red River Delta province of Thai Binh, chose the challenging path of agricultural entrepreneurship. With a vision to create prosperity from his hometown’s rice fields, he has made significant strides in expanding the Thai Binh rice brand.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcome ceremony for visiting Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on March 26 morning. Following the welcome ceremony, the two leaders held talks.
With a rapid development of the economy and an increasing demand for high-end products, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for New Zealand exporters, opening up many opportunities for cooperation and sustainable development in the coming time.
This launch marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s telecommunications landscape, promising to elevate the digital experience for both individual and business users.
This is the first automobile manufacturing plant in Quang Ninh, a major milestone for both the province and Vietnam’s automotive industry.
As the host of the national tourism programme Visit Vietnam Year 2025, the central city of Hue got the show on the road with a grand ceremony on March 25 evening.
On the morning of March 26, 2025, at the Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony for Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lawrence Wong and his spouse, who are on an official visit to Vietnam from March 25-26.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems while chairing a government meeting with the Ministries of Education and Training, and Health in Hanoi on March 25.
Addressing a meeting of standing members of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena in Hanoi on March 25, Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Government, ministries, and local authorities to conduct thorough reviews, identify the causes of prolonged delays, propose solutions, and clearly define the authority responsible for each project, stating that responsibilities must not be shifted, and and more efforts must be exerted to put projects into operation as soon as possible.
At the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam on 25-26 March 2025. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973, upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2013, and further elevated relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025. This new framework strengthens political trust, expands cooperation, and sets a model for international partnerships based on mutual respect, sovereignty, and international law.
Over the past 94 years since its establishment (March 26, 1931), the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union has remained a pioneering force in all fields. Under the Party’s leadership, the Union always follows the spirit of non-stop innovation, and is ready to overcome any challenge, actively contributing to the cause of national development, proving themselves as the Party’s core and trusted support.
Addressing the fourth meeting of the 14th National Party Congress’ sub-committee for personnel affairs in Hanoi on March 25, Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also head of the sub-committee, described the upcoming congress as a special milestone in the nation’s development path, which opens up a new era for the country, the era of the nation’s rise to strong development and prosperity.
In March 2025, the Hanoi People's Committee officially approved plans to demolish Ham Ca Map to expand the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. As news of its impending demolition spreads, more and more people are coming to bid farewell to the building.
A U17 women’s football friendly match between Thailand and Vietnam will take place in Hanoi on April 3, contributing to promoting the two countries’ people-to-people diplomacy, heard at a press conference in Bangkok on March 24.
Vietnam News Agency General Director Vu Viet Trang and Chen Jianwen, Editor-in-Chief of the People's Daily of China, shared experience in promoting the role of the mainstream news agencies in the digital age during their meeting in Hanoi on March 24.
More than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties and over a decade of strategic partnership, Vietnam and Singapore upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in early March 2025. This milestone marked the robust development of bilateral ties, both extensively and intensively, with growing political trust, paving the way for a new phase of enhanced cooperation between the two nations.
On the evening of March 23, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund and Vietnam Television, hosted the award ceremony for the Outstanding Young Vietnamese of 2024. From 159 nominations across 55 organisations nationwide, the award council selected 10 exceptional young individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various fields, including academics, scientific research and innovation, labour and manufacturing, business and entrepreneurship, national defence, public security, sports, social work, and arts and culture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need to align socio-economic development with the task of ensuring national defence and security while presiding over a conference on ensuring security and order to support socioeconomic development in the northwestern region and surrounding areas on March 24.
As the friendship between Vietnam and Thailand continues to thrive, the Vietnamese language is gaining popularity as a foreign language choice among Thai students, unlocking new opportunities for educational collaboration and cultural exchange between the two nations.
Following the official upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 12, the visit to Vietnam by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong just over a week later, has drawn significant public attention.
Ba Den Mountain is set to become a major spiritual landmark, not only with its ancient pagoda system and sacred religious structures but also as the host of world-class cultural and Buddhist events. In 2025, the mountain will host a series of significant ceremonies during the United Nations Day of Vesak, including the procession of Buddha relics from India, the Bodhi trees planting event, and a grand candle-lighting ceremony to pray for world peace. These sacred rituals will transform Ba Den Mountain into a global pilgrimage destination, attracting thousands of Buddhist followers and visitors from around the world.
With nearly one million enterprises and approximately five million individual business households, the private economic sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam's economy. It currently contributes 51% of GDP, generates over 30% of state budget revenue, and provides employment for more than 40 million people, accounting for 82% of the total workforce.
Over the past 50 years of construction and development since the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), Ho Chi Minh City has seen the emergence of numerous modern and civilised urban areas. These developments not only enhance the city's appearance but also improve residents’ quality of life. They reinforce the city’s position as a special urban centre and a leading hub for the economy, culture, education and training, and science and technology in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The traditional attire of Mong ethnic women is an essential part of their cultural identity. To preserve this heritage, many Mong women in the highlands of Yen Bai have established cooperatives and craft groups to promote their ethnic culture while also creating jobs and increasing household income.
Nghe An province’s border guards play a vital role in protecting the locality’s 82 km coastline and supporting over 327,500 residents in coastal areas. Their efforts ensure maritime security and help fishermen operate safely and legally.
