As of now, Vietnam has nine World Heritage Sites, including two trans-provincial sites and one transboundary site – Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Quang Tri) and Hin Nam No National Park (Laos).
A highlight of the festival is the oceanic tuna culinary art show, offering free tastings prepared by cooks from Ho Chi Minh City, Australia, Thailand, Japan, and the Gia Lai Culinary Culture Association who will present tuna dishes in European, Asian, and Vietnamese styles.
The festival showcases a vibrant mix of ceremonial rites and community activities that embody the region’s cultural heritage.
The bell tower now stands alongside the drum tower as a prominent feature within the site’s landscape. Both structures represent the contribution of local artisans and traditional craft villages to the preservation of cultural heritage.
November's PMI stands at 53.8, slightly below October’s 54.5 but still well above the 50-point threshold, signalling continued improvement in business conditions in Vietnam and a fifth month of manufacturing recovery despite weather-related supply disruptions.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully presents the list of 34 provincial and municipal Party Secretaries for the 2025–2030 tenure, updated as of December 3, 2025.
Vietnam’s logistics sector is advancing rapidly, achieving average annual growth of 14–16%, contributing 4.5–5% to GDP, and ranking among the Top 5 in ASEAN. With modernised infrastructure, over 34,000 enterprises, and deeper integration into global supply chains, the sector is becoming a key driver of national efficiency and innovation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 234/CD-TTg to launch and implement the “Quang Trung Campaign” for the rapid reconstruction and repair of homes for families whose houses were damaged by recent natural disasters in the central provinces.
From 2015 to 2025, Vietnam’s hospitals have made significant progress towards modern, internationally aligned quality standards, with most facilities achieving over 90% compliance in key quality-improvement and patient-safety activities.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Laos is one of Vietnam’s most significant foreign affairs activities in 2025. The visit reaffirms the strong resolve of the two countries’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing, and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
The ongoing visit to Vietnam by Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah further deepens political trust and advances multifaceted cooperation, making bilateral ties increasingly substantive and effective.
Paralympic powerlifter Le Van Cong has been awarded the Gold Medal of the French Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports, a prestigious honour recognising his remarkable contributions and outstanding achievements over nearly a decade of top-level competition.
Vietnam Railway Equipment Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jinxin Group (Jinxin Vietnam), has officially launched a 13-car high-quality train on the Hanoi–Da Nang railway line, operating under codes JSE17/JSE18 in both directions, to meet the rising travel demand of local residents and tourists. This is a new-generation passenger train applying advanced technology, and the first of its kind to be manufactured and assembled in Vietnam.
In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam recorded 162,900 newly registered enterprises, up 19.7%, and 92,900 firms returning to operation, up 40.3%. This brought the total number of newly established and returning enterprises to 255,900, a 26.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
“Mua do” (Red Rain), directed by Dang Thai Huyen, has won the Golden Lotus Award for feature film – the most prestigious category of the Vietnam Film Festival, at the 24th edition of the event, which closed in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025, themed “Green Transition in the Digital Era,” took place from November 25–27, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. The event offered a valuable opportunity to showcase the beauty and cultural richness of Vietnam to international friends.
The 2025 Action Month for gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response has been launched in Hanoi under the theme 'Gender equality and safety for women and girls in the digital era.'
Vietnam and South Africa have officially upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership. The announcement was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on 21 November, as part of the former’s visit to the African country to attend the G20 Summit and engage in bilateral activities.
Currently, Vietnam has a system of 11 World Biosphere Reserves recognised by UNESCO. This title is awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.
The 2025 “Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week, taking place from November 18–23 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, aims to honour the richness of Vietnamese cultural identity, with a special spotlight on Muong heritage.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation attend the G20 Summit and conduct bilateral activities in South Africa from November 21 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, Chair of the G20 in 2025. The Prime Minister’s visit marks a historic milestone, signaling a new and strong phase in the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and South Africa, established in 2004.
Speaker of the RoK National Assembly Woo Won Shik and his spouse are paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 20-22 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairperson Tran Thanh Man.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are on a three-day official visit to Algeria at the invitation of Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. The visit is expected to help elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights, opening a new era of dynamic and comprehensive partnership.
President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil is paying an official visit to Vietnam from November 18 to 22 at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
