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VOV.VN - As of September 1, 2026, Vietnam has eight centrally governed cities, including Quang Ninh, the country's newest centrally governed city. These cities serve as special-grade or Grade-I urban centres and major economic, political and cultural hubs of the country.

VOV.VN - Resolution 20 adopted recently by the Politburo marks a major shift in Vietnam’s development strategy, moving beyond marine economic growth to build a strong maritime nation, with the sea positioned as a strategic space, a key growth driver and a pillar of national strength in a new era of development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's economy maintained positive momentum in the first seven months of 2026, with trade, FDI and business activity all showing strong growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, up 14.9% year on year, reaching almost half of its full-year target of 25 million arrivals.

VOV.VN - The first half of 2026 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.18%, whilst foreign direct investment (FDI) surged by 61% year on year.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has unveiled a long-term development vision aiming to keep its population below 20 million, raise life expectancy to 80 years and rank among the world’s 10 happiest capitals.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Thailand trade maintained strong growth in the first four months of 2026, reaching US$8.59 billion, with Vietnamese exports to Thailand climbing to nearly US$3.76 billion thanks to rising shipments of technology products, electronics, and processed goods.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly has approved a resolution on the appointment of Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and other members of the Government for the 2026-2031 term, as part of its ongoing first session.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam elected Politburo member Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister for the 2026–2031 term, at the plenary session in Hanoi on April 7.

VOV.VN - 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes as the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.02%, whilst foreign arrivals surged by 22% year on year.

VOV.VN - UNESCO has recently recognised the traditional craft of Dong Ho folk painting as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, raising the total number of the country’s such UNESCO-recognised intangible elements to 17.

VOV.VN - Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is on an official visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2, marking his sixth visit to the country and contributing to promoting all-around relations towards increasingly substantive and effective outcomes.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is making an official visit to Algeria from November 18-20, marking an important new stage in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1962.

VOV.VN - 2025 marks a special milestone in Vietnam – Czech Republic relations as the two countries officially upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership, paving the way for comprehensive, in-depth cooperation and effective development across multiple sectors.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is paying an official visit to Kuwait from November 16 to 18, marking the first to Kuwait by a Vietnamese PM in 16 years, and coming ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 1976 – January 2026).

VOV.VN - King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan is paying an official visit to Vietnam on November 12 - 13, marking the first-ever visit to Vietnam by the King of Jordan, and the first trip by a leader of a Middle Eastern state to Vietnam in nine years.

VOV.VN - Over the past ten months of 2025, the Vietnamese economy continued to show positive momentum, with total registered foreign direct investment reaching US$31.52 billion, up 15.6% year-on-year.

VOV.VN - Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Vietnam and South Africa have seen steady progress in their cooperation across multiple fields. Notably, South Africa was the first in Africa with which Vietnam established a partnership for cooperation and development, equivalent to a comprehensive partnership.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse are paying an official visit to Finland from October 20 to 22 - the first visit by a Vietnamese Party leader since Vietnam and Finland established diplomatic relations in 1973.

VOV.VN - Vietnam was honoured in multiple categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards ceremony held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.