Vietnam’s economic freedom ranking has improved for the third consecutive year, highlighting the success of ongoing reforms and offering crucial policy lessons.

Vietnam has retained its 12th position out of 27 countries and territories in the 2024 Asia Power Index which was recently compiled by the Lowy Institute, an independent think-tank based in Australia.

Vietnam has become a prominent player in global travel trends, attracting significant interest from international travelers.

Vietnam's 8-grade jump in the GCI (global cybersecurity index) shows the country’s improvements in both awareness and actions compared with four years ago, experts have said.

Vietnam has been ranked 44th out of 133 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024 report, up two notches compared to the 2023 ranking.

Vietnam has named among happiest countries in Southeast Asia for Gen Z and millennials, according to a report of World Happiness Report 2024.

Effective Implementation (EI) score in the safety assurance of the Vietnamese aviation industry reached 77.1 percent, an increase of 11.54 percent compared to the assessment results in 2016.

Vietnam’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has fallen by three grades because of weakness in service infrastructure. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) says the ranking is not really reasonable.

The development capacity index of the Vietnamese tourism industry ranked 59th this year, a drop of seven places compared to 2022, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s latest report.

Both Hanoi and HCM City received a rather poor scores of CCC in the Technology aspect, while in terms of Structures, the capital city Hanoi fared a little better than the southern economic center (CC compared to CCC).

Vietnam can become a symbol of happiness and wealth, not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the world, according to Prof Ha Vinh Tho.

The 15th Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) report was announced on April 2, showing progress in citizen perceptions on local anti-corruption efforts and e-governance but a backsliding in transparency in 2023.

Vietnam has climbed 11 steps from 75th in the previous year’s ranking to 54th in the World Happiness Report 2024.

Vietnam has ranked in the top five favourite investment destinations among Asia's emerging and developing economies, according to the Global Opportunity Index.

Vietnam has ascended eight places from 115th to 107th position in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) rankings, solidifying its position among developing countries with a high HDI.

Vietnam has the opportunity to become one of Asia’s leading economic nations if the country continues on the path of market economy reforms.

The recently released Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results show that Vietnam is a typical example of high academic results despite limited education investment.

Barriers in implementing investment projects, which are somewhat heavier due to ineffective coordination, continue to impede investment and business activities and can lead to reduced business trust and motivation.

Vietnam has set a target to climb at least two places in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by 2025.