International media outlets have hailed Vietnam’s 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, calling it a rare bright spot in Asia amid uncertain global trade landscape.
Vietnamese farm produce and food products have drawn strong interest at Indusfood 2026, Asia’s premier food and beverage tradeshow, which is taking place from January 8–10 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh state.
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s push to overhaul governance and pursue a technology-driven development path could position the country as a regional leader in Southeast Asia, according to Thai scholar Kavi Chongkittavorn.
VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has named Sapa the fastest-growing destination in Asia in 2025, amid a surge in international travel interest in the northern mountain town.
VOV.VN - The The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), themed “Bridging Asia to the world,” is scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 4, 2026, under a plan agreed by the Da Nang People’s Committee and the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA).
Vietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing market for fresh Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia in 2025, underscoring a strong shift toward high-quality, nutritious foods as disposable incomes continue to rise.
VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines said on December 30 it has adjusted flight routes to and from Taiwan (China) and parts of Northeast Asia to avoid temporarily restricted airspace, citing safety considerations.
The Sydney Morning Herald, one of Australia’s most respected and long-established daily newspapers, has described Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang as the “New Phuket,” praising the Vietnamese island for having some of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful beaches.
Travel Off Path, a renowned US travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese football has been described as a source of pride for Southeast Asia by Winston Lee, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), during the Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) 2025 annual congress.