In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed as a nation that experienced countless pains and losses due to the wars in the past and also a nation that has enjoyed great benefits from peace and friendly cooperation in recent decades, Vietnam earnestly desires to work with the international community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity and development.
A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.
Tens of thousands of people gathered along the main streets of downtown Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, 2025, to attend the ceremony and parade marking 50 years since the Liberation of the South and national reunification.
On April 30, from early morning, many Hanoi residents took to the streets to join in the joyful atmosphere celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
Vietnam’s outbound investment reached 794.6 million USD in January-May 2026, 2.5 times higher than a year earlier, with construction, energy supply, and transportation and warehousing accounting for the largest shares of overseas investment.
To fulfil the objectives of the 500-Day Campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains, the Ministry of Defence has assigned targets for the 2026–2027 period to relevant units.
Vietnam registered more than 94,800 new enterprises in January-May 2026, with total registered capital of nearly 1.07 quadrillion VND (approximately 41 billion USD), up 42.1% in number and 64.8% in capital year-on-year.
As of May 31, 2026, total registered foreign investment in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and the value of capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors, reached 24.81 billion USD, up 34.9% compared with the same period last year.
In the first five months of 2026, seven export items recorded export turnover of more than 7 billion USD each, accounting for 69.3% of the country's total export value. Of these, electronics, computers and components ranked first, with export turnover reaching 56.187 billion USD.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has affirmed Vietnam's demonstration of a strong sense of responsibility to the international community through its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Vietnam’s total trade turnover hit 445.12 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, marking a 25% increase from a year earlier. Exports grew 19.5%, while imports surged 30.8% year-on-year.
Hanoi’s 100-year master plan, approved under Decision No. 2512/QD-UBND, sets out to modernise and standardise education infrastructure, prioritising high-demand urban and industrial areas while aiming to eliminate school shortages.
Hanoi has approved a master plan with a 100-year vision, setting the course for the capital’s long-term development through 2085 and beyond.
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February.
Running from September 11-20, the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival is envisioned to become a signature cultural brand for Hanoi, contributing to the realisation of cultural development goals in line with key resolutions of the Government and Hanoi in the new era.
The Politburo issued Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW on building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era on May 19. This landmark document carries historic significance, defining an especially important political mission not only for the city’s Party organisation and administration, but also for the entire political system nationwide.
The Politburo issued Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW on building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era on May 19. This landmark document carries historic significance, defining an especially important political mission not only for the city’s Party organisation and administration, but also for the entire political system nationwide.
General Secretary and State President To Lam has stressed the need to preserve and promote the value of traditional medicine, describing it as an important part of the national healthcare system and a driver for sustainable development, eco-tourism and poverty reduction in the new era.
Vietnam secured two gold medals in the poomsae events at the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships in Mongolia, alongside two silvers and five bronzes, highlighting the team’s strong performance at the continental tournament.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29.
Vietnam ranked among the top eight teams at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO 2026), with all eight Vietnamese contestants winning medals, according to the Ministry of Education and Training on May 24.
The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2025 ranking showed that no locality was rated “Very Good” in governance quality, with most localities scoring in the average and fairly good categories.
At the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29, 2026. This marks the first visit to Thailand by General Secretary and State President To Lam, taking place as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – 2026).
As the peak hot season begins, electricity demand is rising sharply. To better manage and save electricity, people are advised to use appliances with energy-saving labels, regularly clean and maintain electrical devices, and unplug appliances when not in use.
