Vietnam Today

The northern province aims to attract 22 million tourists, including 5.2 million foreigners, in 2026.

The sector recording a trade surplus of over $20 billion.

While food and staples still hold the largest share (34.1%), spending on services—including hospitality, dining, and tourism—is growing faster at a rate of 12–14% per year.

The Center is tasked with drafting and adjusting national land-use planning and national land-use plans; organizing land investigations and assessments; among others.

On the economic front, Vietnam made extraordinary efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic while safeguarding major macroeconomic balances, preventing the economy from being destabilised by external shocks, Party General Secretary To Lam said.

In 2025, Vietnam sent 144,300 workers abroad under labor export programs, exceeding the annual plan and setting a new record.