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Vietnam's passport jumps six places in 2026 global ranking
Passport rankings reflect the global mobility of citizens and the level of openness of countries to international travel.
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Vietnam’s cashew industry eyes $5 bln export target by 2026 amid market risks
The Middle East currently accounts for approximately 10-12% of global cashew kernel demand. If instability persists, import demand in this region could decline, directly affecting the export from Vietnam.
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PM: people must be at the heart of Hanoi’s master plan
PM Chinh assessed the Master Plan as being of vital importance, not only for Hanoi but for the entire region and the nation.
Party and State leaders cast their votes
At exactly 7:00am, voters across the country eagerly headed to over 72,000 polling stations to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. In this election, nearly 79 million voters will exercise their right and obligation to vote.
HCMC prepares growth scenarios amid economic and geopolitical volatility
During the first and second quarters of 2026, the city can capitalize on lower tariffs from the United States to bolster manufacturing and export activities, further driving economic expansion.
Vietnam holds four uique strengths in the global drone race
Crucially, Vietnam has a wide range of practical applications for drones, such as in agriculture, power grid inspections, forest and maritime surveillance, and logistics.
Preparations for 2026 general election completed
A total of 864 candidates are running for seats in the 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral constituencies, competing for 500 seats, representing an average ratio of 1.73 candidates per seat.
Vietnam listed among most-searched Asian destinations for French tourists
Among the most-searched destinations, Asian countries such as Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand appear alongside established European tourism hubs including Italy and Spain.
Control measures to prevent smuggling and illegal transportation of petroleum across borders enhanced
Vietnam Customs urged its Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department and regional Customs to enhance control measures to prevent smuggling and illegal transportation of petroleum across borders.