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<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/29/img0165-17563739240071197427040-17564352292631622164365.jpg" alt="Prime Minister meets Speaker of New Zealand House of Representatives- Ảnh 1."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee, Ha Noi, August 28, 2025 - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacThe Prime Minister praised the steady and comprehensive progress of the relations between Viet Nam and New Zealand, especially since their elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Viet Nam in February 2025.He said the new framework marks the beginning of a new chapter in the bilateral ties, and urged both sides to turn high-level agreements into practical outcomes. He also thanked New Zealand for its active support for Viet Nam's development.Brownlee, for his part, expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Pham's support and described Viet Nam as an important partner of New Zealand. He affirmed that the New Zealand Government and Parliament place great importance on advancing relations with Viet Nam as part of the country's regional strategy, pledging strong parliamentary backing for all-around cooperation.He also voiced full support for the five major orientations proposed by his host, including: strengthening political and diplomatic ties through high-level visits, exchanges, and bilateral mechanisms, and effectively implementing signed agreements; developing an economic connectivity strategy, expediting trade and investment agreements, facilitating agricultural market access, and working toward US$3 billion in two-way trade turnover by 2026; expanding cooperation in emerging areas such as the green and digital economies, digital transformation, science-technology, innovation, and climate change response; enhancing defense and security collaboration, as well as coordination in UN peacekeeping operations; deepening people-to-people links, education, and training exchanges.Brownlee noted that both countries share a common interest in promoting multilateral trade and stable supply chains, which underpin global growth and prosperity. He also praised the contributions of the Vietnamese community in New Zealand.The two leaders agreed to boost cooperation in education and training, promote student and researcher exchanges, and explore the possibility of establishing a direct air route to foster tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.They further underscored the importance of closer consultations, information sharing, and policy coordination amid complex global and regional developments. Both sides pledged to continue working together at regional and international forums, contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific, while supporting New Zealand's stronger engagement with ASEAN./.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday met with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister meets Speaker of New Zealand House of Representatives

<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/08/28/pastel-modern-kids-room-photo-collage-2-10435190.png" alt="Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division Roh Tae Moon, Ha Noi, August 26, 2025."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division Roh Tae Moon, Ha Noi, August 26, 2025.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division Roh Tae Moon in Ha Noi on August 26.Pham expressed his belief that Samsung will remain a trusted partner of Viet Nam in economic and technological development.He took the occasion to encourage Samsung to expand investment in high technology, research and development, semiconductors, and digital transformation; to help develop IT infrastructure and train high-quality human resources for Viet Nam; to increase technology transfer and localization; and to consider appointing Vietnamese to senior management positions in Samsung Viet Nam.Viet Nam and South Korea enjoy long-standing ties. The large Vietnamese community in South Korea and the Korean community in Viet Nam, along with many multicultural families, have helped strengthen bilateral friendship. This, he said, provides a strong foundation for businesses of both countries to expand cooperation and investment.Pham applauded the efforts, determination and business performance of Samsung Group in general and Samsung Viet Nam in particular, which have contributed to the country's socio-economic development, as well as to the cooperation and friendship between the two countries.In reply, Roh thanked the Vietnamese leader for the warm welcome, noting that his visit coincided with the 80th anniversaries of National Day of both Viet Nam and South Korea.He said Samsung's total investment in Viet Nam had reached US$23.2 billion by 2024, covering multiple areas including electronics, display, and electrical devices, with plans for further expansion.By the end of June 2025, Samsung's mobile phone factories in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen provinces produced 2 billion handsets since operations began in April 2009. In the first six months of this year, Samsung Viet Nam recorded US$31.8 billion in revenue, including US$28 billion in exports. Its latest flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, produced in Viet Nam and launched in July, has received strong response globally, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.Roh expressed deep gratitude for the consistent support from the Vietnamese Government and local authorities. He praised the dedication of 90,000 Vietnamese employees working at Samsung and reaffirmed the company's long-term commitment to accompanying Viet Nam in its development journey.Since 2015, Samsung has carried out a range of initiatives to aid Viet Nam's supporting industries. In early 2025, Samsung Viet Nam and its parent group set up a rapid response team to strengthen supplier search and evaluation, while offering smart factory consulting to help potential partners improve competitiveness and develop production experts.At the meeting, Pham also signed a commemorative plaque marking Samsung's 2 billionth mobile phone produced in Viet Nam./.VGP

By the end of June 2025, Samsung’s mobile phone factories in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen provinces had produced 2 billion handsets since operations began in April 2009.

Samsung produces 2 billionth mobile phone in Viet Nam

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/27/sjc-vang-1729670285733201473347-17561942498452046114793-17562655992742113068234.png" alt="Viet Nam ends State monopoly on gold bar production- Ảnh 1."></figure>Under Decree 232, the Government officially ended the State monopoly on gold bar production, export and import of gold materials for gold production.With this policy, private enterprises and commercial banks can apply for a license from the State Bank of Viet Nam to produce gold bars as gold bar production shall be conditional business line.A business shall only be licensed to produce gold bars if it meets the following conditions:a) Having certificate to trade in gold bars;b) Having charter capital of at least one trillion Viet Nam Dong;c) Not having been sanctioned for administrative violations in gold trading activities or having fully implemented decisions on administrative sanctions issued by State agencies.d) Having internal regulations on gold bar production, including regulations on import of gold materials, gold production supervision, and quality control.A commercial bank shall be licensed to produce gold bars if it meets the following conditions:a) Having certificate to trade in gold bars:b) Having charter capital of at least VND50,000 billion;c) Not having been sanctioned for administrative violations in gold trading activities or having fully implemented decisions on administrative sanctions issued by State agencies.d) Having internal regulations on gold bar production, including regulations on import of gold materials, production supervision, and quality control.The Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam shall decide and announce procedures for licensing gold bar production.Gold price reached all-time high of VND127.7 million per tael on August 26./.

The Vietnamese Government promulgated Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP dated August 26, 2025 amending and supplementing several articles of Decree 24/2012/ND-CP dated April 3, 2012 on management of gold business activities.

Viet Nam ends State monopoly on gold bar production

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/21/ttg-1755742859633559830476.jpg" alt="Prime Minister hosts Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong- Ảnh 1."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) hosts a reception for Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, Ha Noi, August 20, 2025 - Photo: VGPPham hailed the effective cooperation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs in promoting the Viet Nam–Australia relations, expressing satisfaction with the fruitful development of the Viet Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across all fields.Two-way trade has maintained stable growth momentum, reaching more than US$14 billion in 2024, he noted, adding that both sides have also actively opened up their markets to each other's agricultural products, with Viet Nam's passion fruit exported to Australia for the first time and Australian plums now available in the Vietnamese market.The Government leader highlighted that Australia has poured more US$3 billion in foreign investment in Viet Nam, welcoming Australia's increase of official development assistance (ODA) for Viet Nam to AUD 96.6 million.Pham suggested the two nations continue to effectively implement the action program for the comprehensive strategic partnership and regularly organize dialogue and consultation mechanisms to further enhance mutual understanding and strengthen political trust.He emphasized the need to actively exchange measures to boost the two-way trade to US$ 20 billion, particularly through opening markets and facilitating the export of each other's goods.The Prime Minister called on the two sides to expand defense and security cooperation, especially in areas such as cybersecurity, digital transformation, and equipment support to help Viet nNam enhance its capacity.Pham shared Viet Nam's vision and strategy to advance science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, expressing his wish for breakthroughs in cooperation in these fields, particularly in training human resources and developing biomedical technology.Wong, for her part, expressed her honor to visit Viet Nam on the occasion of the country's 80th anniversary of the National Day, affirming that the Australian Government highly values Viet Nam's role in the region as well as Viet Nam–Australia relations.Pham held that the two countries share many common views and visions on bilateral, regional, and international issues, serving as a foundation to further enhance cooperation and mutual support.Wong affirmed that she would double efforts to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, including further deepening defense and security ties and expanding collaboration in science and technology, digital transformation and innovation, education and training, and human resource development through ODA projects and investment funds.She also pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and respect for international law in the region.The diplomat stressed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight, and upholding international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982)./.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong in Ha Noi on August 20.

Prime Minister hosts Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/20/untitled-1-17283405076911437656698-1-17556569056121261577069.jpg" alt="Key takeaways from Viet Nam over the past year- Ảnh 1."></figure>General Secretary To Lam shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, October 7, 2024. Photo: VNAOn political aspect, General Secretary To Lam initiated the streamlining Viet Nam's political system. This involved reducing a bloated bureaucracy, merging government and administrative units, and disbanding overlapping structures in the Communist Party of Viet Nam, the Government, National Assembly, People's Courts and People's Procuracies, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and its affiliated organizations.The most significant change was to restructure the local administration system from a three-tiered to a two-tiered system by eliminating the district level, merging communes, and reducing the number of provinces from sixty-three to thirty-four, Thayer told VGP via email.On economic front, Viet Nam's economy rebounded from a relatively slow GDP growth rate of 5.1 per cent in 2023 to 7.1 per cent in 2024. GDP growth rose to 7.5 percent in the first half of 2025 despite the disruptions to global trade caused by President Donald Trump's imposition of across-the-board tariffs.Viet Nam appeared to have negotiated a favourable "free and fair trade framework agreement" with the US with tariffs set for most goods at 20 per cent and 40 per cent for goods transshipped from a third country.General Secretary To Lam set a target of 8 per cent GDP growth in 2025 and double digit growth in the following years.Regarding diplomatic front, Viet Nam scored remarkable success in diplomacy over the past year by raising relations with six countries – France, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand – to comprehensive strategic partnerships.Significance of such changes in current global context?Thayer said Viet Nam's GDP growth rate over the last year made it one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Viet Nam's maintenance of macro-economic and political stability have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment. In other words, Viet Nam's exports and a steady flow of foreign investment have been the principal drivers of economic growth.The Australian professor said Viet Nam's international competitiveness should be enhanced if its restructured political system successfully overcomes the "three bottlenecks" of institutions, infrastructure, human resources and becomes more efficient and productive through digital transformation. He emphasized that this will assist Viet Nam in meeting the goals set by the Thirteenth National Congress in 2021 of "becoming a developing country with a modern industry and high-middle income by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045."Viet Nam's economic success will enhance its ability to retain its independence and strategic autonomy, Thayer noted.Role of comprehensive strategic partnership/strategic partnership with major powersThayer said Viet Nam's network of strategic and comprehensive strategic partnerships with major powers is a key component of To Lam's "four pillars" to support Viet Nam's rise in the new era as his third pillar is Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW On International Integration in the New Situation (January 2025).The other three pillars have a domestic focus: Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW On Science, Technology, Innovation and National Digital Transformation (December 2024), Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW On Law-Making and Enforcement (April 2025), and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW On Private Sector Economic Development (May 2025).Viet Nam currently has a network of thirty-five comprehensive, strategic and comprehensive strategic partnerships that reflect its high standing in the international community.The country has thirteen comprehensive strategic partnerships including four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia and the United States. The others are India, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.Viet Nam's network of strategic and comprehensive strategic partnerships are valuable to Viet Nam for two major reasons. First, they provide a conduit for political influence through the exchange of high-level delegations. Second, this network of strategic and comprehensive strategic partnerships serves to build interdependence across the spectrum of bilateral relations promoting cooperation in diplomacy, economy, energy, science and technology, innovation, education, human resource training, sports, tourism and people-to-people exchanges./.

Australian professor Carlyle Thayer has reflected on major developments in Viet Nam since To Lam become General Secretary of the Communist Part of Viet Nam Central Committee in August 2024.

Key takeaways from Viet Nam over the past year

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/20/russian-troops-arrive-in-hanoi-for-vietnams-80th-national-day-parade-ecd2cc4bf3f1492380851c5c14bc5317-2271-17556824394791312851398.jpg" alt="Russian soldiers arrive in Ha Noi for National Day parade- Ảnh 1."></figure>30 Russian soldiers are expected to take part in the military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.At the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense, Russia sent 30 service members to take part in the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.Viet Nam has invited four countries – Russia, China, Laos, and Cambodia – to participate in the event. The ministry said this reflects Viet Nam's friendship and solidarity with its traditional partners, while underscoring its independent, self-reliant, and multilateral foreign policy, positioning the country as a trusted friend and partner of all nations.The Russian contingent was welcomed by officials from the Ministry of National Defense and relevant agencies, who assisted with arrival procedures before the group moved to their accommodations to begin preparations.Military delegations from Cambodia and Laos arrived in Viet Nam on August 15 and 16. Both are staying in Phu Tho province and conducting training at the Mieu Mon National Training Center.During the 50th anniversary of national reunification in April 2025, service members from China, Laos, and Cambodia also joined Viet Nam's military parade.This year's parade rehearsals are scheduled for 8 p.m. on August 21 and 24 at Ba Dinh Square and central streets along the parade route, with two full dress rehearsals to follow before the official event on September 2./.

A Russian military delegation arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on August 20 to prepare for the National Day parade on September 2.

Russian soldiers arrive in Ha Noi for National Day parade

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/15/img9313-1755259134079885401550-17552655557361383876353.jpg" alt="Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds phone conversation with Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet- Ảnh 1."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (center) holds phone conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, August 15, 2025. Photo: VGPIn a friendly atmosphere, the two Prime Ministers expressed their pleasure at the fruitful phone conversation between General Secretary To Lam and President of the Cambodian People's Party Hun Sen on August 14.The two Prime Ministers briefed each other about the recent developments in respective countries and agreed on major orientations to further deepen the relations between the two countries in the time to come, especially in the fields of trade and investment.Both sides also expressed their pleasure with the major outcomes reached during the summit meetings of the Party leaders and the Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia and Viet Nam in February this year.The pair agreed to continue consolidating political trust and bolster the role of existing cooperation mechanisms under the motto of good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive and long-term cooperationThe two sides agreed to continue improving the effectiveness of bilateral economic cooperation in the spirit of "harmonized interests - shared risks", double efforts to soon raise the two-way trade to US$20 billion, promote local-to-local connectivity in a practical and effective manner, facilitate cross-border trade, and settle the remaining issues related to land demarcation and marker planting.Pham hailed Hun Manet's efforts to boost infrastructure development and economic growth and improve Cambodian people's living standard since he became the Prime Minister of Cambodia.Pham suggested the Cambodian side to continue to pay attention to and facilitate naturalisation for eligible Vietnamese people, and create favorable conditions for Vietnamese people to stabilize their lives, integrate into and make positive contributions to Cambodian society.He also called on Cambodia to create conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to operate stably and expand investment in Cambodia.The two Prime Ministers took the occasion to compare notes on regional and international situation of mutual concern.Prime Minister Pham affirmed Viet Nam supports efforts to peacefully resolve all disputes in line with international law and practices, emphasizing that Viet Nam will continue to work with ASEAN Member States to promote the implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand on July 28, 2025, so as to promote ASEAN centrality for peace, cooperation and development in the region./.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday had a phone conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the latter's request.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds phone conversation with Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/13/b4d01d517a53f20dab42-17550124867251276299230-17550657291981816787434.jpg" alt="Viet Nam–Singapore relations: A valuable asset for both peoples- Ảnh 1."></figure>Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung at the 60th anniversary of Singapore's National DayHe made the remarks at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Singapore's National Day in Ha Noi (August 9, 1965 – August 9, 2025).&nbsp;On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, Nguyen extended congratulations to the Government and people of Singapore, as well as to Singaporean Ambassador to Viet Nam Jaya Ratnam.Six decades after gaining independence, Singapore remains a source of inspiration for many nations, including Viet Nam. The city-state is seen as a model of aspiration, dedication to learning and innovation, meritocracy, disciplined society, and smart governance—guided by generations of leaders with a forward-looking vision. Overcoming numerous regional and global challenges, Singapore has transformed from a small fishing village into a modern nation and a prominent financial and economic hub, built on the courage, faith, and steadfast determination of its people.Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen stressed that Viet Nam–Singapore relations are deeply rooted in people-to-people ties. Having navigated the "rapids" of history and endured more than half a century of tests, the two nations now enjoy a stronger-than-ever bond. This is a precious legacy and a model for regional cooperation.Today, Singapore is a key economic partner—Viet Nam's second-largest foreign investor—and a trusted companion in the country's renewal, integration, and development. The network of Viet Nam–Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIP), operating successfully across many provinces, stands as a symbol of "win–win" cooperation between the two governments and their business communities.The two countries are also advancing their Green Economy–Digital Economy Partnership and the Framework for Connecting the Two Economies, breaking new ground in areas where their strengths align—such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and energy transition. Tens of thousands of Vietnamese students and officials have trained in Singapore; hundreds of thousands of visitors travel between the two countries annually for tourism and business; and more than 30,000 Vietnamese currently live, work, and study in Singapore.Viet Nam and Singapore also share common stances on many regional and international issues, cooperate actively, and support each other at multilateral forums. Both are committed to building a united and cohesive ASEAN, a stable and prosperous Asia, and a peaceful, thriving world.Building on these shared values, in March 2025, the two countries officially upgraded their ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam's visit to Singapore with his spouse. This milestone coincided with two major anniversaries: Viet Nam's 80th National Day and Singapore's 60th National Day.&nbsp;The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest in Viet Nam's diplomatic hierachy, creates fresh momentum to elevate bilateral cooperation in line with the aspirations of the two peoples and their leaders.Addressing the event, Singaporean Ambassador Jaya Ratnam reviewed Singapore's six-decade journey of nation-building and reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to nurturing and deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and Singapore./.

The Viet Nam–Singapore relationship is a valuable asset for both peoples and a model of inter-state ties in the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Viet Nam–Singapore relations: A valuable asset for both peoples

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/12/chieudai-17549644619621245188304.jpg" alt="Party leader attends state banquet hosted by South Korean President- Ảnh 1."></figure>General Secretary To Lam (second to right) and his spouse (left) attend a state banquet hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, Seoul, South Korea, August 11, 2025 - Photo: VNAThe South Korean President affirmed that in addition to investment and trade cooperation, the two sides will continue to expand collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, science and technology, and training, thereby laying a foundation for national development.South Korea stands ready to share its nation-building experience with Viet Nam and actively support the nation's development, he said, suggesting that the two sides work together to further promote and strengthen the fruitful relations.To, for his part, affirmed that his visit to South Korea aims to boost the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and South Korea, adding that Viet Nam advocates South Korea's development policies and always values its cooperative relationship with South Korea.The General Secretary emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Viet Nam–South Korea relations have developed extensively, achieving many substantive results in all fields and bringing tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.The Vietnamese leader expressed his hope that South Korea will accompany Viet Nam in the new era, the era of the national rise./.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attended a state banquet hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse in Seoul, South Korea, on August 11.

Party leader attends state banquet hosted by South Korean President

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/6/dl20250607163341-17544703846111626779386.jpg" alt="Viet Nam welcomes 12.2 million foreign visitors in first seven months- Ảnh 1."></figure>Foreign visitors check in the Golden Bridge in Da Nang cityMainland China continued to be Viet Nam's largest source market with 3.1 million arrivals between January and July, marking a 45 percent surge compared to the same period last year. It was followed by South Korea (2.5 million), Taiwan (736,000), the United States (521,000), and Japan (449,000).The robust growth came as a result of a combination of favorable visa policies, extensive promotional campaigns, and a series of high-profile events commemorating major national holidays.Since March 1, Viet Nam has waived visas for tourists from Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland traveling on package tours for a duration of stay of up to 45 days.&nbsp;Additionally, in mid-March, the Government extended visa exemptions until 2028 for citizens from 12 countries, including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.Viet Nam's e-visa system is now regarded as one of the most streamlined and transparent in the region. Fully digitalized procedures, eliminating paperwork and interviews, coupled with swift and flexible processing times, have significantly enhanced the entry experience for foreign travelers, giving Viet Nam a competitive edge over countries that maintain cumbersome and costly visa processes.Viet Nam set an ambitious goal of attracting 22 to 23 million international visitors in 2025. While challenging, this target underscores the nation's determination to elevate tourism as a key driver of economic growth.Last year, Viet Nam welcomed 17.5 million foreign visitors, recovering to 98 percent of its pre-pandemic level recorded in 2019. This recovery pace outperformed regional peers such as Thailand (88 percent) and Singapore (86 percent)./.

Around 1.56 million international visitors travelled to Viet Nam in July, bringing the total number of foreign arrivals in the first seven months to 12.2 million, a year-on-year increase of 22.5 percent, according to the Viet Nam National Tourism Department.

Viet Nam welcomes 12.2 million foreign visitors in first seven months

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/8/5/arab-17543576634371432245482.jpg" alt="State President attends Vietnamese flag-raising ceremony at Arab League headquarters- Ảnh 1."></figure>President Luong Cuong (L) meets Secretary-General Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit in Cairo, Egypt, August 4, 2025 - Photo: VNAThe ceremony was attended by Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit.During their meeting held on the same day, Gheit emphasized the historic significance of the Vietnamese State President's first visit to the Arab League headquarters, highlighting Viet Nam's high regard for the League as well as the long-standing and strong historical ties between the Vietnamese people and the Arab nations.The Arab League and its member states highly value their comprehensive cooperation with Viet Nam, expressing thanks for Viet Nam's balanced principled stance, which aligns with international law and the United Nations Charter on global issues, including its support for the Palestinian people, said Gheit.&nbsp;The Secretary-General pledged to make every effort within his capacity to promote the relationship between Viet Nam and the League, and further deepen Viet Nam's ties with its member states.Luong, for his part, highly appreciated the role and positive contributions of the Arab League in maintaining peace, stability, and development in the Middle East and North Africa region and around the world.He expressed his confidence that the Arab League will continue to achieve even greater successes in building a united, prosperous, and developed community across all fields.Viet Nam expects to further develop its substantive and effective relations with the Arab League and all its member states, most of which are traditional friends and important economic partners of the Southeast Asian country, he noted.The State President called on both sides to further strengthen political and diplomatic ties and continually reinforce the close, heartfelt, and trusting relationship between Viet Nam and the Arab League's members.He urged both sides to actively implement existing cooperation programs, particularly the Memorandum of Understanding between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Secretariat of the Arab League.Luong called for enhancing consultations and supporting each other at multilateral mechanisms, especially within the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, adding that Viet Nam stands ready to serve as a bridge connecting the Arab League with the ASEAN region./.

State President Luong Cuong attended a ceremonial raising of Viet Nam's flag at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, on August 4, as part of his ongoing State visit to Egypt.

State President attends Vietnamese flag-raising ceremony at Arab League headquarters

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/8/4/nghi-le-quoc-khanh-17542791633511753921996.jpg" alt="Upcoming National Day Holiday to last four days- Ảnh 1."></figure>Viet Nam’s National Day Holiday to last four daysThe 2025 National Day holiday will span from Saturday, August 30, to Tuesday, September 2. This period includes the two official public holiday days designated for National Day under Vietnamese law, combined with the regular weekend (Saturday and Sunday), resulting in a continuous four-day holiday.According to the 2019 Labor Code, employees in Viet Nam are entitled to 11 fully paid public holidays annually including one day for New Year's Day (January 1), five days for the Lunar New Year (Tet), one day for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month), one day each for Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1), and two days for National Day (September 2).Additionally, foreign employees working in Viet Nam are entitled to one extra day off for their home country's National Day and another day for a traditional New Year holiday specific to their culture.On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, Ha Noi.In 2025, the country will celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic moment with especially grand festivities.In particular, the Ministry of National Defense, in coordination with relevant agencies, is preparing a grand parade and march at Ba Dinh Square in Ha Noi to mark the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam's National Day on September 2./.

Public employees and workers in Viet Nam will enjoy a four-day break in celebration of National Day (September 2) this year.

Upcoming National Day Holiday to last four days

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/7/30/tbt-290725-17537937189671204284822-1753842274445164656773.jpg" alt="General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for Special Envoy of South Korean President- Ảnh 1."></figure>General Secretary To Lam hosts a reception for Park Chang Dal – Special Envoy of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Ha Noi, July 29, 2025. Photo: VGPGeneral Secretary To spoke highly of President Lee's decision to send his Special Envoy shortly after taking office, which demonstrates the importance that President Lee attaches to the relations with Viet Nam.Park, for his part, conveyed the greetings from President Lee to General Secretary To and highly valued the robust development of the Viet Nam-South Korea relations across all domains in recent years, especially after the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.President Lee always considers Viet Nam as a partner of top importance in South Korea's foreign policy towards Southeast Asia, and wishes to strengthen high-level exchanges and contacts while promoting economic, trade and investment with Viet Nam in a substantive, effective and sustainable manner, according to the Special Envoy.He also called for Viet Nam's continued support and favourable conditions for Korean businesses to operate and expand investments, particularly in nuclear power and joint response to the shifting global economic and trade landscape.The top Party leader affirmed Viet Nam always treasures and wishes to further advance cooperative ties with South Korea to new heights in a practical, effective and long-term fashion.To suggested the two countries work together to boost bilateral cooperation based on the political trust and close partnerships between the two sides' businesses, localities and peoples.He stressed the need for both sides to intensify scientific and technological cooperation to create a new momentum for the two countries' relationship; foster cooperation in artificial intellligence and data center building in Viet Nam, and implement projects to support high-quality human resource training.Regarding multilateral cooperation, General Secretary To suggested the two countries continue close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums in accordance with the two sides' interests, thus contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.The Korean Special Envoy affirmed that his country will work closely with Viet Nam for the success of the APEC Year 2025 in South Korea and APEC Year 2027 in Viet Nam./.

General Secretary To Lam on Tuesday hosted a reception for Park Chang Dal – Special Envoy of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

General Secretary To Lam hosts reception for Special Envoy of South Korean President

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/7/29/shopping-1753757407011921961117.jpg" alt="Viet Nam’s online shopping up 42% in first half - Ảnh 1."></figure>According to an H1/2025 online retail platform market report by intelligent data platform metric.vn, the combined sales on Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, and TikTok Shop reflected the strong growth momentum of Viet Nam's e-commerce sector.Last year, Vietnamese consumers spent an estimated US$16 billion on online purchases via platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, placing the country among the top three e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia, noted the Southeast Asia E-commerce 3.0 report by Momentum Works.In Viet Nam, the e-commerce landscape is dominated by three major platforms. Shopee holds the largest market share, commanding 65 percent of the total gross merchandise value (GMV) (around US$10.4 billion), followed by TikTok Shop at 28 percent (US$4.5 billion), Lazada at 6 percent (US$1 billion) and Tiki at 1 percent (nearly US$200 million).The Southeast Asia's total GMV across e-commerce platforms reached US$128.4 billion in 2024, up 12 percent year-on-year. On average, the region processed 43.6 million online orders per day, approaching the scale of the U.S. market.Momentum Works forecasts that the region's e-commerce sector could generate an additional US$131 billion in transaction value by 2030 if businesses effectively adopt artificial intelligence across sales, operations, logistics and customer service./.

Total sales on four major e-commerce platforms in Viet Nam in the first half of this year reached VND 202.3 trillion (approximately US$7.8 billion), marking a nearly 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Viet Nam’s online shopping up 42% in first half

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/7/25/sc-17534087109791569606853.jpg" alt="Viet Nam’s macro fundamentals remain solid: Standard Chartered - Ảnh 1."></figure>The bank highlighted that Viet Nam's export growth picked up in early 2025, and the country continues to post modest trade surpluses. Imports have also grown, with raw materials, production equipment, and spare parts accounting for a significant share.On the external front, Viet Nam recorded a strong trade surplus of US$2.8 billion in June, which supported the VND and improved external balances.The bank also revised its 2025 inflation forecast to 3.5 percent, from 3.8 percent. The upward reversal in inflation has stalled in recent months, with headline inflation staying below 4 percent year-on-year for the 11th consecutive month in June. This trend may reduce the scope for further monetary easing and could prompt policymakers to maintain a more neutral stance.FDI flows have shown strong improvement, led by the manufacturing sector, and followed by the property sector. In the first half of 2025, disbursed FDI rose 8.1 percent to US$11.7 billion, while pledged FDI rose 32.6 percent to US$21.5 billion.Standard Chartered Bank has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Viet Nam to 6.1 percent, down from 6.7 percent. The bank expects growth to slow to 4.9 percent in the second half, from 7.5 percent in the first half.Tim Leelahaphan, Senior Economist for Viet Nam and Thailand, Standard Chartered Bank, shared Viet Nam's trade outlook remains encouraging, supported by solid export performance and strong tourism recovery.He expressed his belief that Viet Nam is well-positioned to navigate near-term challenges and sustain its growth momentum./.

Viet Nam’s macro fundamentals remain solid, noted Standard Chartered Bank in its latest macroeconomic update about Viet Nam.

Viet Nam’s macro fundamentals remain solid: Standard Chartered

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of 4:00 PM on July 19, the center of Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha) was located over the northeastern waters of the northern East Sea, at approximately 20.7 degrees North latitude and 118.4 degrees East longitude. The strongest winds near the storm's center reached level 10 (89–102 km/h), with gusts at level 12.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/07/20/screen-shot-2025-07-20-at-33906-pm-15393483.png" alt="Position and Path of Typhoon Wipha as of 5:00 AM on July 20"></figure>Position and Path of Typhoon Wipha as of 5:00 AM on July 20Typhoon No. 3 is moving in a west-northwest direction at a speed of 20 km/h. The storm is expected to continue strengthening as it approaches the northern East Sea. By the afternoon of July 20, it will veer further west-northwest, increasing its speed to 20 - 25 km/h and potentially strengthening further (maximum wind strength at sea may reach level 12, gusting to level 15). The storm center is forecast to make landfall in the Red River Delta and Thanh Hoa provinces, with wind strength at level 8 and gusts at level 10.Typhoon No. 3 (Wipha) is predicted to be very strong, moving quickly, with a high risk of natural disasters, complex developments, and a broad and dangerous impact on both sea and land. In accordance with Prime Minister's Telegram No. 112/CD-TTg dated July 19, 2025, and to proactively respond to the complex developments of the storm, minimize human and property losses, and following Telegram No. 5305/CD-BCT dated July 17, 2025, the Minister of Industry and Trade requires the heads of units under the Ministry to urgently and effectively implement measures with the highest sense of responsibility as directed by the Prime Minister and local authorities, and promptly carry out the following tasks:Departments of Industry and Trade in provinces and cities must continue strictly implementing Telegram No. 112/CD-TTg dated July 19, 2025, from the Prime Minister and Telegram No. 5305/CD-BCT dated July 17, 2025, from the Minister of Industry and Trade. They must direct hydropower dam operators in the area to carry out protection of dams, hydropower reservoirs, and production activities; deploy personnel, supplies, machinery, and equipment ready to respond and fix any incidents; strictly follow the approved inter-reservoir and single-reservoir operation procedures; enhance inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure safe dam operations under all scenarios; closely coordinate with local authorities to timely inform downstream communities before releasing floodwaters, especially during emergency discharges.They must strengthen inspection of safety assurance for mining and mineral processing activities and power grid systems under their management. They must direct industrial and commercial production facilities, especially those near coastal areas or prone to flash floods, landslides, to prepare contingency plans ensuring the safety of people and property and have resources, equipment, and supplies ready for storm and post-storm disaster response.They must advise provincial People’s Committees to instruct investors of industrial projects, especially hydropower and mining projects under construction in areas at risk of landslides or flash floods, to immediately halt construction during the storm, evacuate workers, equipment, and materials to safe areas, and ensure smooth communication for incident response and rescue operations. They must direct local goods supply enterprises to properly implement essential goods stockpiling plans; review areas at risk of isolation due to floods to develop specific plans to ensure the supply of essentials such as food and drinking water for affected residents.The National Power System and Electricity Market Operator must mobilize electricity sources appropriately for safe and continuous national grid operation, ensuring sufficient power supply for economic development and public needs. They must work closely with hydropower reservoir operators to update real-time hydrological conditions, flood inflows, and official instructions to optimize power generation; plan reservoir discharge in compliance with inter- and single-reservoir operation procedures and directives from the National Civil Defense Command and provincial-level Natural Disaster Prevention and Control commands. They must cooperate with relevant units to optimize power plant and grid operation modes, minimizing risks of grid and generator unit failures.Vietnam Electricity (EVN) must instruct local electricity units and hydropower dam operators under their management to be fully prepared with personnel, supplies, equipment, and logistics according to the "four on-site" principle to respond to Typhoon No. 3 and its aftermath; enhance inspection and self-inspection of power grid and hydropower dam facilities to ensure stable and safe power supply, particularly to critical loads; be ready to restore power supply in areas affected by storm damage. They must instruct hydropower plant managers under their jurisdiction to fully comply with this Telegram. They must collaborate with local Departments of Industry and Trade to supervise safety measures for dams, especially vulnerable or under-construction ones, and ensure safe hydropower reservoir operations.Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) must instruct coal and mineral exploitation facilities under their management, especially in Quang Ninh province, to proactively inspect safety measures, prevent landslides, and flooding at mines; enhance inspection of tailing dams and waste rock dumps to promptly address any damage. They must rapidly inspect and review storm preparedness at underground and open-pit mines, vulnerable dumpsites, and proactively address issues and ensure safety of facilities and nearby residential areas, especially in the event of heavy rains and floods.Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) must direct units to inspect safety and storm prevention measures at oil and gas facilities, especially in the northern and central East Sea areas.Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) must direct units to implement disaster prevention and rescue plans at each facility (depots, ports, loading stations, pipelines, petrol stations); deploy anti-oil spill measures and ensure safety for petrol depots and stations in storm-affected areas to guarantee fuel supply for the public. They must instruct affiliated units to coordinate with relevant authorities to stockpile fuel at outlets to support disaster response.Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) must instruct chemical production facilities under their management in storm-affected areas to enhance inspection and review of potentially unsafe locations to promptly fix any deficiencies to ensure facility safety and prevent chemical leaks into the environment.Hydropower dam operators must strictly adhere to approved inter- and single-reservoir operation procedures, especially in abnormal conditions; operate scientifically, ensure absolute safety for the dam, avoid artificial flooding, and help reduce flooding downstream; especially provide early warnings to residents before releasing floodwaters. They must intensify inspection and assessment of dam conditions, flood discharge, intake equipment, downstream flood warning systems, and promptly rectify any deficiencies. They must implement safety measures for reservoirs, downstream areas, and unfinished works, particularly at vulnerable points or where previous flood damage remains; ensure timely warnings to authorities and residents in emergency discharge situations.Mining operators must inspect and review tailings sites, mines, storage facilities, tailings dam systems to detect and address any safety risks; clear drainage systems to prevent flooding. They must carefully review terrain slopes, hillsides around and behind ongoing construction sites, warehouses, dumpsites to identify landslide risks and prepare timely response plans. They must inspect and reinforce water drainage, power supply systems, backup generators, and ensure equipment and materials are ready for all disaster scenarios.The Department of Industrial Safety and Environment Techniques must lead and closely monitor the developments of Typhoon No. 3 and disaster response implementation by relevant units. They must monitor and update disaster response information, damage, and recovery efforts of Ministry units for regular reporting to Ministry leaders. They must instruct units to carry out disaster response measures within their authority and promptly report to Ministry leaders for direction on matters beyond their authority.<blockquote>The Telegram requests all units in the Industry and Trade sector to regularly update on Typhoon No. 3 and its circulation; organize 24/7 on-call duty and focus all resources following the "four on-site" principle to respond to the storm; strictly implement this Telegram’s content; and submit daily reports before 3:00 PM on the response to Typhoon No. 3 to the Standing Office for Disaster Prevention and Search &amp; Rescue of the Ministry of Industry and Trade via email: VPTT_PCTT@moit.gov.vn.</blockquote>Le An

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Telegram No. 5380/CD-BCT on July 19, 2025, regarding emergency response to Typhoon No. 3 (WIPHA).

MoIT Issues Urgent Telegram in Response to Typhoon No. 3

On July 21, as part of his working trip to the Mekong Delta, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected construction sites and encouraged engineers, workers, and staff involved in two major expressway projects. He emphasized the goal of completing and opening to traffic the first sub-project of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway and the first sub-project of the Cao Lanh - An Huu expressway by December 19, 2025.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/07/22/img7594-17530971705991803407692-19395199-16582581.jpg" alt="ChatGPT said:Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs continued acceleration of progress, aiming to complete and open to traffic the first sub-project of the Cao Lanh - An Huu expressway by December 19, 2025. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac"></figure>ChatGPT said:Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs continued acceleration of progress, aiming to complete and open to traffic the first sub-project of the Cao Lanh - An Huu expressway by December 19, 2025. Photo: VGP/Nhat BacIn the morning, the Prime Minister visited the starting point of the first sub-project of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway, located in Chau Doc Commune, An Giang Province.At the construction site, he praised the Party committees, local authorities, and residents of An Giang for resolving challenges and advancing the project ahead of schedule. He also commended the project management unit and particularly the contractors, including Truong Son Construction Corporation, for embodying the government’s directive by maintaining round-the-clock work shifts, including weekends and holidays, under all weather conditions to accelerate progress. Truong Son Corporation reported that the site currently operates 19 work fronts with approximately 240 staff and workers and 116 machines and vehicles.Although the official completion date is set for June 2026, this sub-project is considered the most favorable among the four sub-projects of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway, particularly due to An Giang’s proactive sourcing of sand, gravel, and stone materials. Therefore, the Prime Minister directed that construction be accelerated to ensure completion no later than December 19, 2025.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also approved in principle the investment in two new roads connecting to the international border gates of Tinh Bien and Khanh Binh in An Giang, linking them with the starting point of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway. He assigned the Ministry of Finance to allocate funding support for the province.The Prime Minister called on local Party committees, authorities, and the people of An Giang to continue supporting the engineers and workers both materially and spiritually, stressing: "No engineer or worker should feel alone on the construction site”.In the afternoon, the Prime Minister inspected the first sub-project of the Cao Lanh - An Huu expressway in Dong Thap Province, particularly at the junction connecting the first and second sub-projects.At the site, he instructed stakeholders to further shorten the timeline and strive to complete and open the first sub-project of the Cao Lanh - An Huu expressway by December 19, 2025, and the second sub-project by April 30, 2026. He also emphasized the need to invest in fully completing four express lanes, rather than the current limited four-lane setup.Regarding the funding needed for early completion, the Ministry of Finance was tasked with finalizing procedures to seek approval from relevant authorities to allocate capital. Meanwhile, related agencies were instructed to prevent corruption, misconduct, or waste.The Prime Minister also directed provinces with rock quarries (such as An Giang) to adjust their extraction capacity and prioritize supplying materials for the project. Contractors were urged to increase manpower and equipment, working in three shifts with four crews per day to accelerate construction.Alongside the push for speed, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of ensuring quality, engineering standards, aesthetics, safety, and environmental sanitation across all projects. “If anything is needed or lacking, it must be reported immediately”, he concluded.Le An

On December 19, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to oversee and direct the opening of two key expressway projects in the Mekong Delta.

Prime Minister Directs Completion of two Mekong delta expressways by Decembe

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/7/22/ai-1753154510659472102645.jpg" alt="Viet Nam makes remarkable stride on Global AI Index - Ảnh 1."></figure>With a score of 59.2 out of 100, the Southeast Asian country outperformed many developed nations, affirming its emerging position as a country standing ready to embrace the AI era.The WIN Global AI Index measures public awareness, usage, trust, and concerns regarding AI, based on surveys conducted across 40 countries spanning five continents.In Viet Nam, the survey was carried out by Indochina Research, with a sample size of 900 respondents from four major cities, conducted between December 2024 and January 2025.Accordingly, the nation stands out thanks to its dynamic and open-minded urban population that feels confident with emerging technologies.Notably, Viet Nam ranks 3rd globally in AI trust (65.6 points) and 5th in AI acceptance (71.6 points). It also scores above the global average in indicators such as interest in AI, comfort in using AI, and perceived usefulness of AI.These figures reflect the rapid growth of digital trust in Vietnamese society, a key factor in maintaining the country's position in the global top 10 for AI.While this openness toward AI is a strong point, actual usage remains modest, with a score of just 37.6 points, placing Viet Nam 17th out of 40 countries.Data shows that around 60 percent of people in the four major cities have used AI technologies, but only 3 percent use them daily.According to analysis by Indochina Research, the 18–34 age group, especially in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, is the most active user segment of AI. In these two major urban centers, 89 percent of respondents aged 18–24 in Ha Noi and 87 percent in Ho Chi Minh City reported having proactively used AI technology.In contrast, residents of Da Nang and Can Tho show significantly lower usage rates, highlighting a digital access gap between major urban centers and secondary cities—particularly among older age groups. For instance, only one among 10 people aged 55–64 in Da Nang have ever interacted with AI technology.A report released by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) showed that AI could add US$120–130 billion to Viet Nam's economy by 2040.By 2040, AI will become a core factor of Viet Nam's economic growth. The two main growth drivers that will help AI make a major contribution to the economy by 2040 are consumption revenue (US$45–55 billion) through the consumption of AI-powered products and services and the US$60–70 billion in costs saved due to increased productivity thanks to technology application./.

Viet Nam has recently made a strong impression on the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, ranking 6th out of 40 countries, according to the 2025 Global AI Index released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN).

Viet Nam makes remarkable stride on Global AI Index

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/7/21/d6e47093-ddf4-4418-9-1753086189572668364660.jpeg" alt="Finance ministry proposes raising personal income tax family deduction- Ảnh 1."></figure>The Ministry of Finance suggests reducing tax list to five brackets, with the highest rate capped at 35 percent.This is part of a draft resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on consensus on revising the family circumstance-based deduction policy under the Personal Income Tax Law.The ministry attributed the CPI hike of around 21.24 percent in the 2020-2025 period, surpassing the 20 percent benchmark for adjustment.&nbsp;Since July 1, 2020, under Resolution 954/2020/UBTVQH14, taxpayers have been entitled to a deduction of VND 11 million per month for themselves and VND 4.4 million per month for each dependent, regardless of their place of residence.Personal income tax includes taxes from employees and individual business households. It is one of the three key pillars of the state budget, alongside corporate income tax and value-added tax (VAT).&nbsp;Cutting brackets of personal income tax listThe Ministry of Finance also suggested the number of tax brackets shoul be reduced from 7 to 5 for residents while making amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law.&nbsp;&nbsp;The move aims to make the tax system more stable, increase its flexibility, encourage income growth, and prevent the unreasonable situation where middle-income workers still face high tax rates.Accordingly, the ministry submitted two options as follow:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tax brackets</td><td colspan="2">At present</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td colspan="2">Option 1</td><td colspan="2">Option 2</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Income (million VND per month</td><td>Tax rate (%)</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Income (million VND per month</td><td>Tax rate (%)</td><td>Income (million VND per month</td><td>Tax rate (%)</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 1</td><td>from 5</td><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>from 10</td><td>5</td><td>from 10</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 2</td><td>&gt;5-10</td><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&gt;10-20</td><td>15</td><td>&gt;10-30</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 3</td><td>&gt;10-18</td><td>15</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&gt;30-50</td><td>25</td><td>&gt;30-60</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 4</td><td>&gt;18-32</td><td>20</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&gt;50-80</td><td>30</td><td>&gt;60-100</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 5</td><td>&gt;32-52</td><td>25</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>above 80</td><td>35</td><td>above 100</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 6</td><td>&gt;52-80</td><td>30</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 7</td><td>over 80</td><td>35</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The Ministry of Finance proposed that the deduction level for taxpayers is VND13.3-15.5 million per month and the deduction level for each dependent is VND5.3-6.2 million/month in 2026.

Finance ministry proposes raising personal income tax family deduction

<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.orangemedia.com.vn/images/image_20250710014844.png"></figure>Foreign investment inflows in Viet Nam neared US$21.51 billion in the half of 2025, a 32.6 percent increase year-on-year.Of the above figure, over US$9.3 billion came from 1,988 newly licensed foreign-invested projects.Meanwhile, foreign investors poured additional investment capital of US$8.95 billion into 826 existing projects.In addition, foreign investors conducted 1,708 capital contribution and share purchase transactions worth over US$3.28 billion, up 73.6 percent from the same period last year.During the January-June period, the manufacturing and processing sector attracted US$12 billion, making up 55.6 percent of total registered capital and up 3.9 percent year-on-year.The real estate sector came in second with US$5.17 billion, accounting for 24 percent of the total foreign investment inflows and doubling that of the same period last year.&nbsp;Science and technology sector lured US$1.18 billion, followed by the wholesale and retail sector with US$902.9 million.Among 92 nations and territories investing in Viet Nam, Singapore took the lead with over US$4.6 billion, making up 21.4 percent of total foreign investment capital and down 24.8 percent year-on-year.&nbsp;South Korea ranked second with more than US$3 billion, accounting for nearly 14 percent of the total and doubling last year's figure.It was followed by China (US$2.55 billion), Japan (US$2.15 billion) and Malaysia (US$1.59 billion).During the reviewed period, Viet Nam invested US$487.1 million overseas./.

Disbursed foreign investment reached five-year high of US$11.72 billion in the first half of this year, reported the National Statistics Office, under the Ministry of Finance.

FDI disbursement reaches five-year high in Jan-June period

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