This ambitious goal reflects the sector’s resilience and potential, despite the challenges it faces in an increasingly competitive global market.

The government has proposed increasing Vietnam’s GDP growth target for 2025 to at least 8%, surpassing the previously approved range of 6.5-7%, in an effort to accelerate economic development.

As Vietnam streamlines its public sector workforce, an estimated 100,000 civil servants will need to transition to new jobs.

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the government's proposal to invest in the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway, a major infrastructure project set to enhance connectivity with China.

The turnover accounts for 13.1 per cent of Vietnam’s total import-export turnover last year.

Following Xuan Son’s historic run with Vietnam’s national team, foreign players in the V-League see a new path to international football.

Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh has become the first female scientist to receive the prestigious Ta Quang Buu Award in the field of physics.

The Politburo has issued new regulations to safeguard individuals fighting against corruption, wastefulness, and misconduct, ensuring their identity, rights, and legal protections are secured.

The Politburo has given the green light for a project to develop a regional financial centre in Da Nang and assigned relevant agencies to develop a special policy framework.

Vietnam is currently ranked 51st globally in terms of start-up funding, ahead of Iceland and Luxembourg.

In 2024, the Red River Delta contributed four localities to the top five provinces attracting the largest FDI nationwide.

HCM City People’s Committee has approved the project “Mobilising social resources for investment in healthcare development in HCM City in the 2024-2030 period” in an attempt to establish itself as a healthcare hub in the ASEAN region by 2030.

To ensure the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant is operational within five years, the government proposes bypassing traditional bidding procedures by directly appointing a contractor through an intergovernmental agreement.

A South Korean fishing boat carrying 14 crew members capsized on February 9, killing four and leaving five missing. Among them, one Vietnamese national remains unaccounted for.

Vietnam’s economic system still faces institutional bottlenecks that limit private investment and productivity. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung argues that it’s time to break free from restrictive regulations and adopt a bolder approach to reform.

The Vietnamese government welcomes private sector involvement in national megaprojects, with Thaco and Hoa Phat taking the lead in rail manufacturing.

An exhibition displaying objects related to the culture of Dong Son is being held at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts.

A sophisticated online gambling operation with a turnover of 800 billion VND has been taken down, leading to multiple arrests.

The Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway will transform transportation, boost trade, and provide thousands of jobs across Vietnam.

With over 204 million minutes of learning recorded in 2024, Vietnam solidifies its position as a leader in digital education.

Despite a shaky start, Vietnam's VN-Index rebounded as investors assessed the impact of Trump's aggressive trade policies and domestic economic growth prospects.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is implementing a new regulation mandating major fuel businesses to digitally connect their inventory, distribution, and trading data with its central system.

The chairman of Long Thanh District has been detained amid a widening investigation into corruption in the Long Thanh International Airport compensation and resettlement program.

The Prime Minister has urged businesses to propose and participate in large-scale infrastructure and technological projects, emphasizing transparency and innovation.

Da Nang is on track to become one of the top five science and technology cities in Vietnam and a key innovation center in Southeast Asia, strengthening its digital economy and AI capabilities.