Vietnam Today

The bank has revised up its growth projections for Vietnam, citing strong first-half economic performance, but warned that climbing inflation and banking credit dependencies are narrowing policy space.

By August 31, only 38% of public capital allocated for transport projects in 2026 had been disbursed, below the nationwide average of nearly 50%.

The 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand in 2026 represents an important milestone and an opportunity for the deeper development of the five-decade partnership, while laying a stronger foundation for the economic cooperation between the two countries in the years ahead.

The index provides a basis for monitoring and assessing the sector’s development, supporting state management and tracking progress toward industry development targets.

Vietnam and the United Nations marked the next phase of their longstanding partnership, with the formal handover of the 2027-2031 Country Program Documents (CPDs) for Vietnam by the UN Development Program (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) alongside Vietnam’s extension of the rent-free provision of the Green One UN House in Hanoi for a total of 20 years

General Secretary and President To Lam emphasised that Vietnam chooses peace, cooperation, and development. As an active member, a trustworthy partner, and a responsible nation, it will persistently work with other countries to strengthen the UN, uphold international law, and translate commitments into tangible benefits for the people, thereby building a peaceful, equitable, inclusive, and better world for all.