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Vietnam grants visa exemptions to citizens of 16 countries from March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, as part of the country's tourism development stimulus programme.

Within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (February 25-28, 2025), the two countries have signed a Joint Statement on upgrading Vietnam - New Zealand relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Under the theme "Building a United, Inclusive, and Resilient ASEAN amidst Global Transformation," the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 serves as a high-profile platform to drive discussions on strengthening regional cooperation, fostering sustainable development, and positioning ASEAN as a key player in global affairs.

According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, as of February 14, 2025, provinces and cities across the country have provided support to eliminate 106,189 temporary and dilapidated houses, an increase of 5,552 houses compared to February 7, 2025.

The Hitachi Global Foundation has selected six Vietnamese scientists for the Asia Innovation Award 2024, recognising their outstanding achievements in scientific research.

Favorable visa policies, intensified tourism promotion programmes, and prestigious international travel awards have driven a surge in international arrivals to Vietnam in January 2025, reaching nearly 2.1 million, up 18.5% from the previous month and 36.9% year-on-year.

More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The Huong Pagoda Festival welcomes visitors from February 3 to May 1, 2025 (from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 4th day of the fourth lunar month). This year’s festival marks a significant milestone as the Huong Son Complex, a nationally recognised special relic site, has been officially designated a municipal-level tourist area.

Throughout its leadership of the revolution, the Communist Party of Vietnam has upheld many noble traditions, reflecting its core values and ideals.

President Ho Chi Minh, the founder, builder, and trainer of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has left a glorious revolutionary cause and an invaluable legacy, which is Ho Chi Minh’s ideology and a shining example of virtues. His exemplary life, devoted entirely to the cause of national independence, freedom, and the happiness of the people, was centred on the paramount goal of building a transparent and strong ruling Communist Party of Vietnam. This aspiration serves as the nucleus for leading the entire political system. Key elements include political integrity, strengthening grassroots organisations, fostering unity within the Party, implementing self-criticism and criticism, and conducting regular Party inspections and corrections. His teachings continue to provide profound and lasting guidance for current Party-building efforts.