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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 8): Vietnam Races Ahead in GDP Growth, Closing Gap with Southeast Asia’s Giants
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 8): Vietnam signals strategic shift to elevate international integration; International financial institutions optimistic about Vietnam’s 2026 growth; Vietnam’s effective foreign policy earns widespread international recognition; Vietnam races ahead in GDP growth, closing gap with Southeast Asia’s giants.
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Vietnam News Today (Jan. 7): Prime Minister Suggests Vietnam, Canada Advance New Growth Drivers
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 7): Prime Minister suggests Vietnam, Canada advance new growth drivers; Lao scholar highlights Laos-Vietnam ties with “strategic cohesion”; Vietnam and ASEAN emerge as major export markets for RoK; Vietnam’s foreign trade soars to all-time high in 2025.
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80 years of Vietnam’s first General Election
Exactly 80 years ago, on January 6, 1946, a landmark event in Vietnam’s history took place as Vietnamese people, for the first time, exercised their right through the ballot to directly choose and elect capable and virtuous representatives to shoulder the affairs of the nation. The success of the General Election marked the birth of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, today the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 5): Vietnam, China Push to Deepen Trade, Finance Ties
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 5): Vietnam, China push to deepen trade, finance ties; Vietnam positions culture as a pillar of sustainable development; Energy – key to Vietnam’s growth through 2045: Belgian expert; Quang Ninh sees tourism surge over New Year holiday.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 3): Vietnamese Economy at Crossroads as 2026 Opens New Growth Cycle
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 3): Enhancing resilience key to Vietnam's stable growth: Argentine politician; Vietnamese economy at crossroads as 2026 opens new growth cycle; Quy Nhon among best cities to visit in 2026: Lonely Planet; Citizen protection measures rolled out following bar fire in Switzerland.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 2): Vogue Ranks Vietnam Among Standout Destinations for 2026
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 2): Vietnam continues to ensure all human rights for everyone; Vietnam targets double-digit growth in 2026 with massive investment push; ADB Country Director breaks down Vietnam's 2025 success and 2026 prospects; Vogue ranks Vietnam among standout destinations for 2026.
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 1): Vietnam And China to Deepen Strategic Economic And Financial Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 1): State President meets outgoing Saudi Arabian, Philippine ambassadors; Vietnam and China to deepen strategic economic and financial cooperation; Vietnam's outreach to overseas community signals open policy shift: AVTN President; Vietnam's retail market hits 269 bln USD as e-commerce booms.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 30): Russia Remains Reliable Partner of Vietnam in New Development Era
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 30): PM urges proactive diplomacy to enhance Vietnam’s role globally in 2026; National Data Center No.1 to help accelerate digital transformation; Russia remains reliable partner of Vietnam in new development era; Vietnam boosts cooperation with Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 29): Vietnam, Laos Strengthen Cooperation in Border Management, Development
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 29): Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation in border management, development; Vietnam-France friendship association marks 70 years of people-to-people ties; New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Vietnam trade connectivity; High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 28): Official Calls for Stronger Vietnam – RoK Economic, Locality-to-Locality Links
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 28): Official calls for stronger Vietnam – RoK economic, locality-to-locality links; Vietnam calls for stronger information cooperation with Russia; Vietnam boasts record-breaking growth in 2025: HSBC specialist; Major trends shaping Southeast Asia next year and opportunities for Vietnam.
Renewing Strategy for Mobilizing Foreign NGO Aid: Key Breakthrough Task
On December 25 in Hung Yen Province, the Hung Yen Union of Friendship Organizations held its First Congress for the 2025–2030 term. According to the report presented at the congress, during the 2025–2030 period, the union will focus on implementing three key task groups, among which renewing the strategy for mobilizing foreign non-governmental aid is identified as a pivotal and breakthrough mission.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 27): E-commerce Charts New Runway for Vietnam’s Digital Exports
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 27): Youth festival reinforces solidarity among Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos; New publication highlights Germany – Vietnam partnership; E-commerce charts new runway for Vietnam’s digital exports; Domestic tourism sees strong uptick ahead of New Year holiday.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 26): Vietnamese, Lao Provinces Enhance Youth Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 26): Vietnam and Azerbaijan boost defense industry cooperation; Vietnamese, Lao provinces enhance youth cooperation; Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage; Vietnam named among Asia’s most attractive winter destinations for Indians.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 25): Vietnam, Russia Explore Cooperation Opportunities in Digital Era
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 25): Vietnam, Russia explore cooperation opportunities in digital era; Vietnam, Uzbekistan boost cooperation in trade, automobile industry and logistics; Vietnam’s 2025 growth outperforms expectations despite challenges; Vietnam, MERCOSUR to soon launch PTA negotiations.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 24): Vietnam - Rising Star in Asia
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 24): Vietnam – A rising star in Asia: Indian professor; Valuable artifacts, documents on Vietnam-Indonesia friendship exhibited; Vietnam’s economy surges in 2025, sets sights on double-digit growth in 2026; Vietnam poised to become regional LNG hub amid energy transition.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 23): FDI Inflows Gain Momentum in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 23): Official affirms Vietnam's readiness to help Cambodia, Thailand stabilize relations; UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.7%; FDI inflows gain momentum in Vietnam’s southern key economic region; 33rd SEA Games closes with resonant celebration of champions.
Strengthening Core Role of Vietnam Fatherland Front in Empowering the People in New Development Era
On December 18 in Hanoi, a scientific workshop entitled “Promoting the core role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations to enable the people to exercise their mastery in the country’s new development period - theory, practice, proposals, recommendations, and solutions” was held.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnam’s International Financial Center Officially Comes Into Being
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnam’s International Financial Center officially comes into being; Vietnam highlights diplomatic gains, growing ties with Brazil, Guyana; Mercosur launches preferential trade agreement talks with Vietnam; Vietnam trade hits record USD 920 billion, enters top 15 globally.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam, Hong Kong Enhance Trade, Finance, Investment Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam, Hong Kong enhance trade, finance, investment cooperation; Vietnam, US vow to boost political, security, defense ties at 14th dialogue; Vietnam emerges as Ireland’s most promising economic partner in ASEAN; Vietnam set to enter Top 15 global trading economies this year.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam–Singapore Trade Hits Record High as Re-exports Drive Growth
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 20): Vietnam–Laos step up cooperation in procuracy sector; Vietnam–Singapore trade hits record high as re-exports drive growth; Vietnam fulfils key targets at 33rd SEA Games: delegation head; Halal market offers significant growth opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.
Hanoi Seeks Japan’s Experience to Support Its Long-Term Development Vision
On December 17, as part of activities to strengthen Vietnam-Japan relations, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc received a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, led by Japanese Ambassador to Hanoi Ito Naoki, to exchange views on strategic cooperation orientations in the new phase and to share experience in long-term development.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues in Phone Talks
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 19): Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs discuss bilateral ties, regional issues in phone talks; Vietnam, Singapore accelerate implementation of comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnamese, Lao FMs co-chair 12th political consultation; Hanoi among world's top 6 most affordable cities for tourists.
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnam and Germany Eye New Strategic Cooperation Space
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 18): Vietnam and Germany eye new strategic cooperation space; Dien Bien strengthens cooperation, exchanges with three northern Lao provinces; Vietnam makes strides in child labor prevention and elimination; Two nations, one vision: Vietnam, India deepen traditional medicine partnership ahead of WHO Summit.
