Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, meets community in Singapore

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on May 30 laid flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the statue and memorial plaque dedicated to him within the campus of the Asian Civilisations Museum, as part of the leader’s state visit to Singapore and attendance at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.

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Hue offers visitors a healing journey

Hue offers visitors a healing journey

Vietnam’s tourism map features many vibrant destinations with modern and lively experiences. Yet amid that trend, Hue is choosing a different path - slower, quieter and deeper. Beyond being a land of heritage, Hue is gradually shaping itself into a destination for meditation, spiritual and healing tourism.

Community art space by Hoan Kiem Lake

Community art space by Hoan Kiem Lake

At the Octagonal House by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, a community art programme has brought residents and visitors a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of the capital.

Vietnam - Key player in regional and global affairs

Vietnam - Key player in regional and global affairs

One of the highlights of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s on-going visit to Singapore is his participation in and keynote policy speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue. This is set to mark the first time a Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President will attend and deliver a major address at a multilateral regional security forum.

Hanoi’s traditional craft villages gain global recognition

Hanoi’s traditional craft villages gain global recognition

From heritage preservation to cultural industry development, Hanoi is tapping into its cultural strengths for sustainable growth. As a land famed for its traditional crafts, the Vietnamese capital continues to cement its place on the global creative and cultural map, with four craft villages now joining the World Crafts Cities Network.

Ho Chi Minh City attempts to preserve century-old architectural heritage

Ho Chi Minh City attempts to preserve century-old architectural heritage

After more than 10 months of restoration, a century-old Teochew heritage complex in Ho Chi Minh City has officially reopened. The reopening marks the revival of a historic architectural heritage site while preserving the traditions and cultural identity of the city’s Teochew Chinese community.

Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Top leader attends Vietnam-Thailand business forum in Bangkok

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the Thailand – Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok on May 28 afternoon, alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, senior officials from both countries and representatives of nearly 700 Vietnamese and Thai businesses.

Thai PM welcomes Vietnamese Party, State leader

Thai PM welcomes Vietnamese Party, State leader

An official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation was held at the Thai Government House in Bangkok on the morning of May 28. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse presided over the ceremony.

Production-market linkages – Key to sustainable agricultural production

Production-market linkages – Key to sustainable agricultural production

At present, many fruits in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding localities are entering peak harvest season. However, as supply rises sharply while consumption remains slow and exports face difficulties, agricultural product prices have continued to fall significantly, placing heavy pressure on farmers. In this context, production-market linkages are seen as an effective solution.

Foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam, high-quality, sustainable FDI

Vietnam aims for high-quality, sustainable FDI

Foreign direct investment (FDI) currently contributes more than 20 percent of Vietnam’s GDP and accounts for up to 70 percent of the country’s total export turnover, making it an important driving force for economic restructuring. In the current context, Vietnam’s requirement for foreign investment is to attract high-quality capital flows associated with technology cooperation and the creation of sustainable production ecosystems.

Bao Loc taps into high-tech future for wild orchid industry

Bao Loc taps into high-tech future for wild orchid industry

What began as a passion for collecting wild orchids has now become a high-income industry for many growers in Bao Loc in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. Orchid farmers are also transforming their cultivation methods by applying technology to preserve rare species and create products that better meet market demand.

Top Vietnamese leader visits Ho Chi Minh memorial site

Top Vietnamese leader visits Ho Chi Minh memorial site

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on May 27 offered incense and flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Udon Thani, as part of his three-day official visit to Thailand.

Vietnam targets research capacity in world’s top 5%

Vietnam targets research capacity in world’s top 5%

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a programme on excellent basic research in the natural sciences, setting the goal for Vietnam to develop by 2030 at least one research direction that approaches the world’s top 5% in terms of scientific impact, rising to at least three such directions by 2035.

Vietnam, Philippines deepen strategic partnership

Vietnam, Philippines deepen strategic partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of the country are scheduled to pay a state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1.