New points in Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners

Vietnam's new visa policies for foreigners are expected to be a "leverage" to attract a large number of international visitors for the tourism industry.
New points in Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners
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Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese tradition

Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese tradition

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.
Noble traditions of Communist Party of Vietnam

Noble traditions of Communist Party of Vietnam

Throughout its leadership of the revolution, the Communist Party of Vietnam has upheld many noble traditions, reflecting its core values and ideals.
Building a transparent and strong Party in line with President Ho Chi Minh

Building a transparent and strong Party in line with President Ho Chi Minh's Ideology

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.
Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030

Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030

According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the upper-middle-income group.
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Gov't action programme for breakthroughs in science, technology, and digital transformation

To achieve the goals outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Government has called on ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated bodies, and provincial and municipal People’s Committees to prioritise translating these objectives into concrete actions and implementing various tasks alongside their regular duties in the coming period.
Top 10 domestic destinations most-searched by Vietnamese travelers for Lunar New Year

Top 10 domestic destinations most-searched by Vietnamese travelers for Lunar New Year

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel platforms, has announced the top 10 domestic destinations most searched by Vietnamese travelers between January 24 and February 9, 2025 - coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday (Year of the Snake).

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Traditional customs during Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Traditional customs during Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Throughout history, the traditional customs of Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year) have been preserved and passed down from generation to generation. These include decorating and cleaning the house to welcome Tet, making banh chung and banh tet (traditional sticky rice cakes), worshiping the Kitchen Gods, hosting a year-end feast, and celebrating New Year’s Eve, among others.
Hanoi hosts “Vietnamese New Year - Street Festival” to celebrate the Year of the Snake

Hanoi hosts “Vietnamese New Year - Street Festival” to celebrate the Year of the Snake

The Hanoi Old Quarter will be vibrant with traditional cultural colours during the event entitled “Tet Viet - Tet Pho” (Vietnamese New Year - Street Festival) programme, organised by the Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter Management Board (Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi). The event, held annually as the Lunar New Year approaches, attracts a large number of both domestic and international tourists.
Industry and trade sector targets industrial production growth of 9-10%

Industry and trade sector targets industrial production growth of 9-10%

The year 2025 holds special significance as it marks the final year of the 2021-2025 five-year socio-economic development plan. Following the directives of the Government and the Prime Minister, which aim to achieve a high GDP growth rate of 8% in 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proactively reviewed and raised growth targets in the industrial and trade sectors, setting specific key goals.
2024: Eight commodities with export values over 10 billion USD

2024: Eight commodities with export values over 10 billion USD

In 2024, eight Vietnamese commodities achieved export values exceeding 10 billion USD, contributing to over 69% of the country's total export turnover.
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Lunar New Year 2025: Int'l searches for hotels in Vietnam up by 139%

The Lunar New Year 2025 tourism season has seen exceptional growth. Accommodation searches from international tourists for Vietnam have surged by 139%.
Proposed Government structure for 15th tenure

Proposed Government structure for 15th tenure

Based on the continued restructuring and streamlining of the organisational apparatus of the ministries and agencies under Resolution 18 by the Politburo, the Government structure for the 15th tenure (2021-2026) is expected to consist of 14 ministries and 3 ministerial-level agencies, a reduction of five entities.
2024: Rice exports hit record highs in volume and value

2024: Rice exports hit record highs in volume and value

In 2024, Vietnam's rice exports set new records in both volume and value, solidifying the country's position as one of the world's top three rice exporters. Export volume reached an unprecedented 9 million tonnes, generating nearly 5.8 billion USD in revenue.
FDI disbursement in Vietnam in 2024 hits record high

FDI disbursement in Vietnam in 2024 hits record high

By the end of 2024, the disbursed FDI capital in Vietnam is estimated to reach approximately 25.35 billion USD, up 9.4% compared to 2023, marking the highest disbursement level ever recorded. Total newly registered capital, additional capital adjustments, and foreign investors' capital contributions and share purchases are estimated at nearly 38.23 billion USD.
Average CPI in 2024 increases by 3.63%

Average CPI in 2024 increases by 3.63%

The average Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 2024 increased by 3.63% compared to 2023, meeting the target set by the National Assembly.
Vietnam’s GDP in 2024 up 7.09%

Vietnam’s GDP in 2024 up 7.09%

Vietnam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 is estimated to grow by 7.09% compared to 2023. This growth rate is second only to the figures recorded in 2018, 2019, and 2022 within the 2011-2024 period.
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Sri Lanka seeks Vietnamese investment in transport infrastructure

Sri Lanka seeks Vietnamese investment in transport infrastructure

Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam had a recent meeting with Sri Lankan Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake to consolidate the bilateral ties as the two countries are celebrating the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year.
PM works with Da Nang

PM works with Da Nang's leaders to remove difficulties for projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with leaders of Da Nang on February 9 evening, seeking ways to remove difficulties for, speed up the implementation of projects and works in the central city, and strive to obtain a double-digit growth in 2025.
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Vietnam's car industry to diversify supply chain

While China remains a significant supplier, recent trade data highlights Vietnam’s efforts to diversify supply to meet industry demands.
Temu refunds customers in Vietnam after ceasing operations

Temu refunds customers in Vietnam after ceasing operations

Temu, a major cross-border e-commerce platform of China, said that it has refunded customers in Vietnam on request of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, after deciding to cease operations in the market.
Vietnam – US trade tops 11 billion USD in January

Vietnam – US trade tops 11 billion USD in January

In January, Vietnam’s export to the US reached 9.8 billion USD, while import stood at 1.3 billion USD, resulting in a trade surplus of 8.5 billion USD.
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