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Top leader calls on US businesses to expand cooperation and investment in Vietnam
Key areas including satellite connectivity, energy, logistics, digital transformation and pharmaceuticals.
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General Secretary and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Appreciating Vietnam’s active and pioneering engagement in security, political affairs, sustainable development and a just energy transition, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to play a strong role in the world’s transformation, contribute to efforts to address climate change under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
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ADB lifts Vietnam’s 2026 GDP to 7.8%
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.
PM orders acceleration of key transport projects
By August 31, only 38% of public capital allocated for transport projects in 2026 had been disbursed, below the nationwide average of nearly 50%.
Economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand to be further promoted
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.
Vietnam's semiconductor industry development index promulgated
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 mark next phase of cooperation with new country program documents
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
Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81
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.
Five key orientations to deepen, substantialize Vietnam–US ties
General Secretary and State President To Lam underscored that the Vietnam–US relationship must make more practical contributions to each nation's goals of development, security, and prosperity, noting that the trust built over decades needs to be continually reinforced with concrete cooperation outcomes.