
Localities in the Northern Midlands and Red River Delta will begin the first water intake period to serve the sowing and transplanting of the 2025–2026 winter–spring rice crop in mid-January 2026. Competent authorities have advised economical use of water discharged from hydropower reservoirs, along with storing water in canal systems, ponds and lakes to support agricultural production.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:21:22
Viet Nam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report released on December 30, though challenges remain in other assessment areas.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:21:22
2025 marked the third consecutive year in which Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable sector shattered export records, with turnover reaching 8.6 billion USD. Behind this impressive figure is the strong rise of durian exports and a fundamental shift in production mindset, export strategies and international market integration.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:21:22
Viet Nam exported more than 8.06 million tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over 4.1 billion USD, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Customs.
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 10:48:27
Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 will hinge on pooling and deploying investment resources, with public funds playing a pivotal role, according to experts.
Sat, Jan 03, 2026, 19:50:58
Vietnam has significant advantages for driving innovation and developing strategic technology sectors: a young, talented workforce; a strong macroeconomic foundation; a strategic location within Asia’s growth corridor; and proven capacity for learning and adaptation. What is now required is a well-structured strategy, including breakthroughs in cultivating tech talent and promoting innovation.
Sat, Jan 03, 2026, 19:50:58

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty, has provided a detailed breakdown of the country’s 2025 socio-economic achievements and 2026 growth prospects. The ADB chief highlighted Vietnam’s remarkable performance and identified critical opportunities for the nation to capitalize on in the coming year.