Key highlights in Vietnam’s seven-month economic landscape

Key highlights in Vietnam’s seven-month economic landscape

VOV.VN - Vietnam's economy maintained positive momentum in the first seven months of 2026, with trade, FDI and business activity all showing strong growth.

A glance at Vietnam-Thailand trade ties
List of Vietnamese cabinet members for 2026-2031 term
A glance at Vietnam’s major socio-economic indicators in H1 2026
Biography of newly-elected Prime Minister Le Minh Hung
A glance at major socio-economic indicators in 2025
A glance at major socio-economic indicators in 2025

VOV.VN - 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.02%, whilst foreign arrivals surged by 22% year on year.

A glance at major socio-economic indicators in 2025
Vietnam's 17 elements on UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage list
Vietnam's 17 elements on UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage list

VOV.VN - UNESCO has recently recognised the traditional craft of Dong Ho folk painting as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, raising the total number of the country’s such UNESCO-recognised intangible elements to 17.

Vietnam's 17 elements on UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage list
Vietnam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership at a glance
Vietnam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership at a glance

VOV.VN - Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is on an official visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2, marking his sixth visit to the country and contributing to promoting all-around relations towards increasingly substantive and effective outcomes.

Vietnam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership at a glance
A glance at Vietnam-Algeria traditional friendship
A glance at Vietnam-Algeria traditional friendship

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is making an official visit to Algeria from November 18-20, marking an important new stage in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1962.

A glance at Vietnam-Algeria traditional friendship
Vietnam-Czech Republic strategic partnership in focus
Vietnam-Czech Republic strategic partnership in focus

VOV.VN - 2025 marks a special milestone in Vietnam – Czech Republic relations as the two countries officially upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership, paving the way for comprehensive, in-depth cooperation and effective development across multiple sectors.

Vietnam-Czech Republic strategic partnership in focus
Major milestones in Vietnam-Kuwait friendship relations over nearly 5 decades
Major milestones in Vietnam-Kuwait friendship relations over nearly 5 decades

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Kuwait from November 16 to 18, marking the first to Kuwait by a Vietnamese PM in 16 years, and coming ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 1976 – January 2026).

Major milestones in Vietnam-Kuwait friendship relations over nearly 5 decades
45 years of Vietnam-Jordan friendship relations in focus
45 years of Vietnam-Jordan friendship relations in focus

VOV.VN - King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan is paying an official visit to Vietnam on November 12 - 13, marking the first-ever visit to Vietnam by the King of Jordan, and the first trip by a leader of a Middle Eastern state to Vietnam in nine years.

45 years of Vietnam-Jordan friendship relations in focus
Vietnam’s key socio-economic indicators Jan-Oct 2025
Vietnam’s key socio-economic indicators Jan-Oct 2025

VOV.VN - Over the past ten months of 2025, the Vietnamese economy continued to show positive momentum, with total registered foreign direct investment reaching US$31.52 billion, up 15.6% year-on-year.

Vietnam’s key socio-economic indicators Jan-Oct 2025
Vietnam-South Africa partnership for cooperation and development in focus
Vietnam-South Africa partnership for cooperation and development in focus

VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Vietnam and South Africa have seen steady progress in their cooperation across multiple fields. Notably, South Africa was the first in Africa with which Vietnam established a partnership for cooperation and development, equivalent to a comprehensive partnership.

Vietnam-South Africa partnership for cooperation and development in focus
A glance at Vietnam-Finland traditional friendship
A glance at Vietnam-Finland traditional friendship

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse are paying an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 - the first visit by a Vietnamese Party leader since Vietnam and Finland established diplomatic relations in 1973.

A glance at Vietnam-Finland traditional friendship
Vietnam wins big at World Travel Awards 2025
Vietnam wins big at World Travel Awards 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnam was honoured in multiple categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards ceremony held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.

Vietnam wins big at World Travel Awards 2025
75 years of Vietnam-DPRK traditional friendship in focus
75 years of Vietnam-DPRK traditional friendship in focus

VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in January 1950, both Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have continuously worked to preserve, inherit, and strengthen this special relationship, from the early days of national liberation struggles to the current phase of national construction and development.

75 years of Vietnam-DPRK traditional friendship in focus
Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025
Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025

VOV.VN - The first nine months of 2025 witnessed strong growth in the Vietnamese economy, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 7.85% - the highest rate recorded in the past three years. Let’s take a closer look at the key economic indicators during this period.

Key socio-economic indicators in first nine months of 2025
Major economic development milestones through Party Congresses
Major economic development milestones through Party Congresses

VOV.VN - Since the 6th National Party Congress in 1986, Vietnam has embarked on a comprehensive reform process, establishing a socialist oriented market economy, curbing inflation, achieving major breakthroughs in agriculture, and ushering in a new era of integration and development.

Major economic development milestones through Party Congresses
More than 5 decades of Vietnam-Australia relations at a glance
More than 5 decades of Vietnam-Australia relations at a glance

VOV.VN - Over the past 52 years, Vietnam and Australia have fostered rapid and sustainable growth in their bilateral relations, yielding significant benefits for both nations, particularly since the elevation of their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.

More than 5 decades of Vietnam-Australia relations at a glance
A glimpse of 15 celebrated ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam
A glimpse of 15 celebrated ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Vietnam currently leads Southeast Asia with 15 ASEAN Heritage Parks, highlighting the country’s strong commitment to biodiversity conservation.

A glimpse of 15 celebrated ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam
A look at Vietnam’s economic growth over 40 years
A look at Vietnam’s economic growth over 40 years

VOV.VN - After 40 years of renovation, Vietnam is now the world’s 33rd largest economy, with GDP per capita up more than 60 times and among the top 30 countries for trade growth.

A look at Vietnam’s economic growth over 40 years
Vietnam-Bhutan friendship and co-operation ties in focus
Vietnam-Bhutan friendship and co-operation ties in focus

VOV.VN - His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and the Bhutanese Queen will pay a State visit to Vietnam from August 18 to August 22, marking an important new stage in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties back in 2012.

Vietnam-Bhutan friendship and co-operation ties in focus
Vietnamese economy keeps up robust momentum in first seven months
Vietnamese economy keeps up robust momentum in first seven months

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy maintained strong recovery momentum in the first seven months of 2025, marked by impressive indicators.

Vietnamese economy keeps up robust momentum in first seven months
46 years of Vietnam’s active role in Inter-Parliamentary Union
46 years of Vietnam’s active role in Inter-Parliamentary Union

VOV.VN - Since joining the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in April 1979, the Vietnamese National Assembly has played an active and responsible role, making substantial contributions to the union’s activities.

46 years of Vietnam’s active role in Inter-Parliamentary Union
Vietnam-Switzerland comprehensive partnership at a glance
Vietnam-Switzerland comprehensive partnership at a glance

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man is paying a working visit to Switzerland from July 27 – 30 where he is scheduled to attend the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and engage in bilateral activities. Let’s have a look at the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

Vietnam-Switzerland comprehensive partnership at a glance
Vietnam-Morocco traditional friendship in focus
Vietnam-Morocco traditional friendship in focus

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will pay an official visit to Morocco from July 24 to 27, marking the first official visit by a Vietnamese leader to Morocco in six years, as both sides are to celebrate 65 years of their diplomatic ties in 2026.

Vietnam-Morocco traditional friendship in focus
Significant milestones in Vietnam – Senegal traditional friendship
Significant milestones in Vietnam – Senegal traditional friendship

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Senegal established diplomatic relations in 1969 and their traditional friendship and cooperative ties have since seen positive developments across multiple areas.

Significant milestones in Vietnam – Senegal traditional friendship
What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam
What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has so far recognised 11 sites across Vietnam as cultural and natural world heritages. Let’s have a look at them.

What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration

VOV.VN - A grand celebration, including a military parade, marking 80 years of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at Ba Dinh Square, downtown Hanoi, on September 2, 2025.

Tentative schedule for 80-year National Day grand celebration
A glance at major socio-economic indicators in first half of 2025
A glance at major socio-economic indicators in first half of 2025

VOV.VN - The first six months of 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 7.52%, the highest in 15 years. Let's have a look at major indicators of the economy in the period.

A glance at major socio-economic indicators in first half of 2025
Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1
Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 24 signed decisions appointing 23 chairpersons for newly merged cities and provinces, as well as 11 chairpersons for localities unaffected by administrative mergers, with the appointments due to take effect from July 1.

Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1
Vietnam-Sweden traditional friendship in focus
Vietnam-Sweden traditional friendship in focus

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Sweden from June 12-13, underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Scandinavian country.

Vietnam-Sweden traditional friendship in focus
Vietnam-Estonia traditional friendship at a glance
Vietnam-Estonia traditional friendship at a glance

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking delegation, is on an official visit to Estonia from June 5 to 7. This marks the first-ever official trip by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to the European country, representing a historic milestone in bilateral relations.

Vietnam-Estonia traditional friendship at a glance
Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership in focus
Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership in focus

VOV.VN - Over the past 52 years, the traditional friendship and cooperation that exists between Vietnam and France has grown steadily across various sectors, especially since the two countries upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.

Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership in focus