Vietnam and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to advancing new initiatives and deepening practical, sustainable trade relations at the fifth meeting of the Vietnam-Pakistan Joint Subcommittee on Trade in Hanoi on July 11.

Cao Bang, a rugged mountainous province in northern Vietnam, is emerging as a tourist hotspot, pulling in 1.52 million visitors in the first half of 2025, a 47.7% jump year-over-year, hitting 60.8% of its full-year target.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi aims to achieve a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate of 8% or higher this year, while effectively operating its two-tier government model, said the municipal People’s Committee.

The Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 (VEGF) provided a platform for government agencies, business community and experts to contribute ideas to help the country realise its target of rapid and sustainable growth.

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Vietnam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous 6% projection, following the strong performance in the second quarter.

VOV.VN - Total credit to the national economy rose by nearly 10 % in the first half of 2025 to over VND17.2 quadrillion, marking the fastest growth rate since 2023.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rising role on the international stage was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil on July 6-7 to attend the expanded BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where Vietnam participated as a partner country.

Hanoi is entering a golden period for tourism growth, marked by increasing visitor numbers and improved travel experiences.

Vietnam recorded the highest growth in international tourist arrivals in the Asia–Pacific region during the first quarter of 2025, according to the May edition of the World Tourism Barometer released by the United Nations Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism).

VOV.VN - Amid ongoing global uncertainties and economic slowdown, Vietnam recorded GDP growth of 7.52% in the first half of 2025, the highest six-month rate in the 2011-2025 period.