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National parks of Vietnam, Laos▨ recognised as transboundary world heritage site
Following the adjustment, the world natural heritage site is officially named “Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park”.
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Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem 🔥- Con Son - Kiep Bac Complex recognised as World Cultural Heritage
In the afternoon of July 12 (Paris time), at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Professor Nikolay Nenov, Chairman of the Session, officially knocked the hammer to recognise the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Community-led conservation oꦍf world heritage sites for sustainable development
The Foreign Ministry – Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO – in partnership with the UNESCO Office in Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Hanoi People’s Committee, held an international scientific seminar at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Heritage Site in Hanoi on May 21.
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Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments ♔and Scenic Landscape Complex recognised asꦡ World Heritage
Vietnam’s Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Scenic Landscape Complex has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held recently in France. This marks Vietnam’s 9th World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO and the second trans-provincial heritage site, following Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (which spans Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City).
Da Lat named one of Asia❀’s most affordable summer desti🅘nations in 2025
With its cool climate and poetic highland landscapes, Da Lat remains an ideal getaway for travel enthusiasts. The city has recently been ranked among the top five most affordable summer destinations in Asia, highlighting its growing appeal as a budget-friendly yet experience-rich destination.
Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls ܫcraft recognised as national intangible cultural heritag🗹e
The traditional craft of making banh cuon (steamed rice rolls) in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri village has been officially inscribed on Vietnam’s list of national intangible cultural heritage under the category of folk knowledge and traditional craftsmanship. This recognition marks a significant milestone in preserving, honouring, and promoting the unique cultural and culinary values of the craft village, enriching the capital’s gastronomic heritage.
Vietnam’s outbound investment in fiꦫrst half of 2025 triples year-on-year
In the first six months of 2025, Vietnam’s total outbound investment — including both newly registered and adjusted capital — reached 487.1 million USD, 3.6 times higher than the same period in 2024. Key sectors included electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning production and distribution (111.2 million USD), transportation and warehousing (78.5 million USD), and wholesale, retail, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (76.8 million USD).
No people with meritorious service to the nation shall live in dilapidat🦄ed homes by July 27, 2025
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged nationwide efforts to totally eradicate makeshift and dilapidated housing by August 31. In particular, he stressed that all substandard homes belonging to national contributors, relatives of martyrs, and revolutionary veterans must be addressed no later than July 27, 2025, as a tangible and meaningful gesture of gratitude for their sacrifices and service.
Newly established and reacti🌳vated businesses up by 26.5% in 1st half of 2025
In the first six months of 2025, over 91,200 new businesses were registered nationwide (up 11.8%), while more than 61,500 businesses resumed operations (up 57.2%). This brought the total number of newly established and reactivated businesses to over 152,700, a 26.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
First half of 2025: Vietnam receives 21.52 billion USD of foreig🤡n inve🌞stment
As of 30 June 2025, total foreign investment - including newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contributions/share purchases - reached 21.52 billion USD, up 32.6% year-on-year. Out of 72 countries and territories with newly licensed projects, Singapore led the way with 2.41 billion USD, accounting for 25.9% of newly registered capital.
Expanded BRICS Summit 2025: Vietna♎m attends for first time as Partner Country
At the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse led a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the expanded BRICS Summit 2025 and conduct bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4-8. This marks Vietnam’s first participation in a BRICS Summit as a Partner Country — a multilateral cooperation mechanism among emerging economies with growing economic and political influence.
Agro-forestry and fishery exports up by 14.3%
The total export value of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products was estimated at 33.5 billion USD in the first six months of this year, up 14.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Travel + Leisure honours Vietnam’s top🅷 hotels and resorts of🌞 2025
US travel magazine Travel + Leisure has revealed the Vietnam winners of its Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, spotlighting the country’s best hotels and resorts as voted by readers.
Vietnam–Brazil strategic partnership
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded BRICS summit and engage in bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4 – 8. Vietnam and Brazil officially established diplomatic relations on May 8, 1989. Over 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Vietnam-Brazil relations have been continuously strengthened and developed.
264,522 dilapidated and makeshif𒁏t houses eliminated natꦍionwide
As of June 28, a total of 264,522 dilapidated and makeshift houses have been eliminated nationwide through support programmes. Of these, 229,328 houses have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries, contributing significantly to improved living conditions for disadvantaged households across the country.
Ke♋y targets for s𒈔ci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030
According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the
upper-middle-income group.
Implementation of two-tier local adm♋inistrations sets direction for sustainable, long-term development
From July 1, 2025, Vietnam officially implements the two-tier local administration model nationwide, comprising the provincial and commune levels. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s administrative reform process, setting the course for sustainable and long-term development.
Party, People’s Council, People’s Committee leaders of 34 proꦺvinces, cities
On the morning of June 30, localities across the country simultaneously held ceremonies to announce resolutions and decisions issued by the Party Central Committee and local authorities on the merger of provincial- and commune-level administrative units, the establishment of new Party organisations, and the appointment of personnel to Party committees, People’s Councils, People’s Committees, and Fatherland Front Committees at all levels — from provinces and cities to communes, wards and special zones.
Party leader highlights power of solidarity
Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.
Vietnam n⛦ow home to nine one-star M🍃ICHELIN restaurants
On June 5, 2025, the Michelin Guide Vietnam held its annual award ceremony to honour culinary establishments in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. This year, nine restaurants across the country have earned the prestigious one-star MICHELIN distinction – a mark of high-quality cuisine, well worth a stop!
Vietnam’s North-South railway named one of world’s most incಞredible train journeys
Vietnam’s North-South railway, known as the Reunification Express, has been named among the world's 24 most incredible train journeys to book in 2025, according to Australian travel magazine Lonely Planet.
Vietnam Family Festival 20🌌25 takes place in Buon 🌊Ma Thuot city
The "Vietnam Family Festival 2025," hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, runs from June 25–30 in Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. Featuring lively activities and nationwide participation, the festival celebrates Vietnam Family Day (June 28) with the theme “Happy Families – Prosperous Nation,” promoting awareness of the vital role of families in the country’s development.
Hanoi fulfilling taꦰsk of buildin𓃲g new-style rural areas
Hanoi has fulfilled all criteria as stipulated in Decision No. 321/QD-TTg by the Prime Minister on the conditions for recognising provinces and cities as having completed the task of building new-style rural areas in the 2021–2025 period.
