Thai Scholar: Vietnam’s Development Success Is a Model Worth Learning From
16/01/2026 15:13
According to Dr. Thanyathip Sripana (a Vietnam studies scholar at Chulalongkorn University and an adviser to the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association), Vietnam’s development process over the 40 years since the launch of Doi moi (Renewal) has produced an effective socio-economic development model, offering valuable experience for many countries to study and reference.
Dr. Michael Parsons (Australia): Vietnam Is Rising as Responsible Partner for People and Planet
16/01/2026 14:16
From the perspective of an international policy expert, Dr. Michael Parsons believes that Vietnam is entering a new stage of development, increasingly affirming its role as a reliable and responsible partner within the international community.
Vietnam News Today (Jan 16): Vietnam Pledges Continued Active, Responsible Role in ASEAN Digital Cooperation
16/01/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Jan 16): Vietnam wishes to enhance ties with Japan; Vietnamese, Russian diplomats discuss measures to boost bilateral collaboration; 207,000 USD in aid to brighten Tet for Hanoi’s most vulnerable; Film week to mark 80th anniversary of first General Election, 14th National Party Congress;...
Memorial Service for Peter and Cora Weiss: Messengers of Conscience and Peace
15/01/2026 18:48
On January 15 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Viet Nam-USA Society, hosted a memorial service for American peace activists Peter and Cora Weiss - close and faithful friends of the Vietnamese people - held in a hybrid format.
40 Years of Doi Moi (Renewal): Journey from Poverty to Aspiration of National Strength
15/01/2026 15:55
Initiated by the bold policy decision of 1986, the Doi Moi (Renewal) reform has brought about a remarkable transformation for Vietnam. From a nation devastated by war, Vietnam has risen strongly, delivering prosperity to its people and a bright future for the nation.
Mobilizing Overseas Vietnamese Talent for Vietnam’s Future
15/01/2026 15:28
Lawyer Tran Ba Phuc, Vice Chairman of the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Abroad, and Venerable Thich Minh Quang, Head of the Coordinating Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Laos, both expressed their confidence in the Party’s leadership in the country’s new development phase. They also conveyed their desire to continue contributing and accompanying their homeland…
Researcher Kyril Whittaker: Vietnam Chooses People-Centered Development Approach
15/01/2026 14:40
Kyril Whittaker, researcher in politics and history and a member of the Communist Party of Britain, has offered an assessment of Vietnam’s development orientation, emphasizing its people-centered perspective, development aligned with social equity, and a commitment to long-term stability.
TUMI Celebrates the Year of The Horse with A Limited-Edition Collection
15/01/2026 10:30
International travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI celebrates the Year of the Horse with its 2026 Lunar New Year Collection. In the lunar zodiac, the Horse symbolizes momentum and a drive to explore new horizons. TUMI's limited-edition collection captures that feeling, honoring the strength, optimism, and spirited energy of the Horse. Entering the Year of the Horse with momentum, strength, and purpose.
Prime Minister Calls for Continued High Focus and Determined Implementation of IUU Tasks
15/01/2026 09:15
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Official Dispatch No. 03/CD-TTg, dated January 13, 2026, calling for continued high focus and determined implementation of tasks to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The dispatch stresses the need to resolutely address existing shortcomings, prevent any loopholes or gaps in organization and law enforcement, and strictly prohibit the legalization of violations. It also clearly states that no reports claiming “100% completion” should be made while IUU violations have not been thoroughly and definitively resolved.
Coast Guard Region 4 Command Rallies Officers and Personnel for IUU Prevention Mission During Tet
15/01/2026 09:13
Ahead of the deployment for missions to prevent and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing during the 2026 Lunar New Year, Major General Nguyen Van Dung visited, encouraged, and assigned tasks to officers and personnel aboard vessel KN-373, underscoring their sense of responsibility, political resolve, and determination to uphold the rule of law at sea.
Roundtable Discussion: Major Features of the Global Landscape in 2025 and Emerging Trends for 2026
15/01/2026 09:12
On January 13th, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation organized a seminar on the major global and regional situation in 2025 and trends for 2026.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 15): Vietnam, Laos Foster Strategic Connectivity in New Context
15/01/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 15): Vietnam, Laos foster strategic connectivity in new context; 14th National Party Congress of Vietnam seen as historic milestone amid global shifts; Vietnam–India trade hits record US$16.46 billion in 2025; Vietnam passport reaches five-year high in Henley Passport Index 2026.
Enhancing National Standing: Strength Drawn from Independent, Self-reliant, and Distinctive Foreign Policy
14/01/2026 15:30
From a country once subject to blockade and embargo, Vietnam has risen strongly to become a trusted partner and a responsible member of the international community. This success stems from a distinctive foreign policy line imbued with a strong national identity.
US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper Awarded Friendship Order
14/01/2026 15:13
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on January 13 in Hanoi, under the authorization of State President Luong Cuong, Party Central Committee Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung presented the Friendship Order to US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper, in recognition of the Ambassador’s important contributions to promoting and developing Vietnam-US relations.
India-EU trade agreement expected to be promoted in the future
14/01/2026 15:11
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Asia has raised India’s hopes for a long-awaited trade pact with the European Union.
95 Years of Communist Party of Vietnam: Guiding Flag through Every Stage of Nation’s Journey
14/01/2026 14:07
Over 95 years of building and growth, the Communist Party of Vietnam has led the nation through every challenge, achieving significant accomplishments and laying a solid foundation for today’s successes.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 14): Vietnam Seeks Stronger Partnership with Singapore
14/01/2026 10:40
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 14): Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with Singapore; Vietnam – China economic, trade cooperation becomes close, complementary: expert;;Vietnam emerges as Asia’s fastest-growing economy despite tariff headwinds: HSBC; Int’l media highlights Vietnam’s rising role in global supply chains.
International Friends Congratulate 14th Congress of Communist Party of Viet Nam
13/01/2026 15:28
On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, many people’s organizations and friendship associations that are friends and partners of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations have sent letters, cables and messages of congratulations to the Party, the State and the people of Viet Nam.
Dr. Nguyen Hong Son: Promoting Intellectual Resources of Overseas Vietnamese Community to Promote Private-Sector Development and Innovation
13/01/2026 11:58
Affirming the role of the private sector and placing innovation at the heart of the development strategy demonstrates the Party’s strong reform-oriented thinking, opening up significant space for the overseas Vietnamese business and intellectual community to accompany and contribute to sustainable growth and the enhancement of the Vietnamese economy’s competitiveness in the new period.
Finnish Scholar: Economic Focus Key to Vietnam’s Growth and People’s Happiness
13/01/2026 10:06
Vietnam needs to remain steadfast in making economic development its central focus, while maintaining a stable and objective environment amid a world marked by increasing volatility. This approach would help lay the foundation for long-term growth, improve the well-being of the people, and enable the country to continue serving as an attractive destination for international investors.
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