Hà Nội launches activities in observance of Vietnamese Cultural Day 2026

Hà Nội launches a promotion programme "Thăng Long-Hà Nội: A Thousand Years of Civilisation – A kaleidoscope of Vietnamese colours" to respond to the Vietnamese Cultural Day on October 3.

Prime Minister requests stronger efforts to tap growth potential

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on October 3 called on ministries, sectors and localities to more effectively tap available growth potential, remove bottlenecks and maximise growth drivers in the final months of 2026, with the aim of achieving the year's socio-economic development targets and creating momentum for 2027.

Việt Nam welcomes 17.7 million foreign visitors in nine months, 71 per cent yearly target met

The continued growth is attributed to Việt Nam's security and social stability, favourable visa policies, stronger tourism promotion and marketing, increasingly diverse tourism products, as well as the country's natural landscapes, cultural heritage, cuisine and competitive travel costs.

PM urges high determination, clear roadmaps to achieve 2026 targets

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has told ministries and localities to set clear roadmaps and monthly tasks for the final quarter, as global uncertainty weighs on the country's goal of double-digit growth.

Nine-month GDP growth hits 9.01 per cent, closer to double-digit target

Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 9.95 per cent in the third quarter over the same period last year, accelerating from growth of 8.15 per cent in the first quarter and 8.81 per cent in the second quarter.

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Deputy Minister highlights measures to improve quality of Việt Nam's stock market

The Ministry of Finance will expand the supply of capital and diversifying market products. It has submitted to the Government regulations on initial public offerings (IPOs) linked to listing, making it easier for businesses to list shares, while encouraging large companies with sound corporate governance to list on the stock market.

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HCM City deepens sub-national diplomacy with global partners

With a friendship network comprising 88 foreign localities and 20 international organisations, HCM City has established a strong foundation for its pioneering, dynamic role in Việt Nam's sub-national diplomacy. Foreign diplomats and representatives of the city's international partners spoke to Việt Nam News about bilateral ties and multifaceted cooperation between their localities and HCM City.

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