Top leader celebrates National Great Unity Day, Vietnam Culture Day in Vinh Long

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony in the southern province of Vinh Long on November 5 to mark the National Great Unity Day (November 18) and Vietnam Culture Day 2026 (November 24).

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Dien Bien turns local strengths into drivers of green growth

Dien Bien turns local strengths into drivers of green growth

From expanding agricultural production and diversifying tourism products to attracting new investment, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien is making effective use of its local strengths to generate fresh momentum for economic development. The province is pursuing a green, smart and sustainable growth model to improve people's living standards and build a more dynamic economy.

Top Vietnamese leader hosts Lao National Assembly President

Top Vietnamese leader hosts Lao National Assembly President

Party General Secretary and President To Lam received visiting Lao National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane in Hanoi on November 4, reaffirming the two countries' commitment to strengthening their great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion.

PM requests controlling inflation while pursuing double-digit growth

PM requests controlling inflation while pursuing double-digit growth

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on November 4 reaffirmed the Government’s determination to achieve double-digit economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation, stressing that inflation control must be given the highest priority in the final two months of 2026.

Community-based tourism helps reduce poverty in mountainous areas

Community-based tourism helps reduce poverty in mountainous areas

Thanh Hoa’s mountainous communities are turning their natural landscapes and rich ethnic cultures into tourism assets, developing community-based tourism as a new source of livelihoods that creates jobs, boosts incomes, helps reduce poverty and preserves local cultural identity.

RoK NA Deputy Speaker praises VNA-Yonhap partnership

RoK NA Deputy Speaker praises VNA-Yonhap partnership

Deputy Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly Nam In-soon praised the key role of the two countries’ news agencies, including the long-standing Vietnam News Agency (VNA) - Yonhap partnership, at a meeting with VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang in Seoul on November 3.

Vietnam’s oil and gas industry explores new avenues for growth

Vietnam’s oil and gas industry explores new avenues for growth

Many of Vietnam’s oil and gas fields are seeing declining output, while finding and developing new reserves is becoming increasingly difficult. The industry now faces growing pressure to embrace new technologies, optimise production and find fresh sources of growth.

Ninh Binh’s heritage sites impress international delegates

Ninh Binh’s heritage sites impress international delegates

Ninh Binh’s stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage have left a lasting impression on international delegates visiting the Trang An Landscape Complex. Their recent experiences reaffirmed the appeal and global standing of the UNESCO World Heritage Site as a leading destination for heritage tourism.

Bamboo-inspired show reinvents Vietnamese circus

Bamboo-inspired show reinvents Vietnamese circus

Bamboo takes centre stage in a circus production that retells Vietnamese cultural traditions through contemporary performance, offering new possibilities for shows aimed at audiences and tourists.

 Vietnam, Laos strengthen parliamentary cooperation

Vietnam, Laos strengthen parliamentary cooperation

Lao National Assembly President Sonexay Siphandone and his spouse are paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 2 to 5 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse. On this occasion, Lao Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the visit’s significance and its role in strengthening the two countries’ special ties and parliamentary cooperation.

Vietnam shifts towards developing national logistics capacity

Vietnam shifts towards developing national logistics capacity

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam chaired a meeting on national logistics development and infrastructure on the morning of November 2. He called for an urgent review of Vietnam’s logistics development strategy, a national coordination mechanism and immediate action to remove major bottlenecks ahead of 2027.

Vietnam looks to global experience to advance circular economy

Vietnam looks to global experience to advance circular economy

From textile recycling to innovative financing, international models offer Vietnam lessons in turning waste into valuable resources. Stronger cooperation among policymakers, businesses, financial institutions and technology providers will be key to scaling up circular economy initiatives.

Vietnamese goods seek to expand their global reach

Vietnamese goods seek to expand their global reach

Vietnamese goods are attracting growing interest from international buyers, thanks to diverse products, abundant sources of raw materials and a distinctive identity. To sustain this appeal and enter new markets, businesses must improve quality, meet import standards, adapt to changing market demand and requirements, and build long-term partnerships with overseas buyers.

Vietnamese technology gains international recognition

Vietnamese technology gains international recognition

The global race to master digital technologies, automation and artificial intelligence is reshaping the world economy. Three key pillars are driving technological development worldwide: AI, semiconductors and robotic automation. Vietnam is emerging as a dynamic market and a promising partner in the eyes of international experts.

Vietnam-Singapore digital ID linkage paves the way for ASEAN integration

Vietnam-Singapore digital ID linkage paves the way for ASEAN integration

Vietnam is accelerating plans to connect its national digital identity application VNeID with Singapore’s Singpass and Laos’ LAeID, aiming to complete trial connectivity before November 15, 2026. The initiative seeks to simplify immigration procedures and expand digital cooperation within ASEAN.

Lai Chau revives century-old ethnic minority wedding traditions

Lai Chau revives century-old ethnic minority wedding traditions

At the Binh Lu Golden Harvest Festival in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, an excerpt from a traditional Giay wedding was re-enacted, attracting local residents and visitors. The activity aims to preserve customs and link heritage with community-based tourism.