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A delegation of Hanoi has held meetings with UNESCO representatives, international organisations and heritage experts to strengthen cooperation in preserving and promoting cultural heritage on the sidelines of the ongoing 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, the Republic of Korea.
\r\nhanoi steps up international cooperation in cultural heritage preservation picture 1<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The session, held from July 19 to 29, brings together representatives of member states, international organisations and heritage experts to review nominations for new World Heritage sites, assess the conservation status of listed properties and discuss international cooperation in heritage protection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Led by Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha, the delegation met with representatives of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and experts from a joint UNESCO\/ICOMOS advisory mission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

At the meetings, Ha expressed appreciation for the technical support and professional advice that UNESCO and its advisory bodies have provided in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

She reaffirmed Hanoi’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in the conservation, management and promotion of cultural heritage, in the capital city, especially the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Officials highlighted the importance of continued international collaboration in ensuring that heritage conservation is carried out in accordance with global standards while preserving the historical and cultural values of the site for future generations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Participation in the World Heritage Committee session reflects Hanoi's broader strategy of integrating cultural heritage conservation with sustainable urban development and international cultural exchange.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

By engaging with UNESCO, heritage professionals and cities with internationally recognised heritage sites, Hanoi aims to enhance its capacity in heritage management and promote the capital's rich cultural identity to the international community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The city views cultural heritage not only as a historical asset but also as an important resource for education, tourism and sustainable socio-economic development, contributing to Hanoi's image as a city with a rich history and vibrant cultural life.
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The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had worked with Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio-Television to launch the platform, which provides information on the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 as well as tourist attractions and tourism services across the province.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The platform features the full festival schedule, artistic performances and related activities in digital format. It also provides information on more than 20 tourist attractions, accommodation facilities, restaurants, entertainment venues and an integrated digital map offering location, navigation and visitor information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 is set to take place from July 17 to 19, while a broad array of sidelines events will run from July 10 to August 10 at April 2 Square and other locations across the province.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Featuring more than 40 cultural, artistic, sporting and tourism events, the festival is expected to attract between 600,000 and 800,000 domestic and international visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Vietnam has approved a new external cultural strategy that seeks to strengthen the country's soft power, expand its global cultural presence and position Vietnam as one of the region's leading cultural and creative hubs by 2045.
\r\nnew strategy charts vietnam s path to regional cultural leadership picture 1
\r\nVietnam has approved a new external cultural strategy that aims to turn the country into one of the region's leading cultural and creative hubs by 2045 while strengthening its soft power and global cultural presence.
\r\nDeputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has signed Decision 1306 approving the External Cultural Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, which sets out a long-term roadmap for promoting Vietnamese culture internationally alongside supporting sustainable development and enhancing the country's global profile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy views culture not only as a foundation of national identity but also as a strategic resource that can contribute to economic development, international cooperation and Vietnam's standing in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

It aims to deepen international cultural integration by promoting Vietnamese cultural values abroad and embracing the cultural achievements of other nations to help build an advanced Vietnamese culture rooted in national identity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ultimately, the strategy seeks to transform culture into a key source of national soft power, supporting sustainable development and increasing Vietnam's influence in international affairs, contributing to global cultural diversity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Strengthening cultural soft power
\r\nFor the 2026–2030 period, the strategy sets a range of measurable targets to expand international cultural cooperation with foreign governments, international organisations and companies operating in the cultural and creative industries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Priority will be given to sectors where Vietnam has competitive strengths, including cinema, performing arts, cultural tourism and heritage, with the goal of increasing the international competitiveness of Vietnamese cultural products.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam aims to win at least five prestigious international awards in fields such as music, film and literature during this period.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy also calls for the establishment and sustainable operation of five internationally recognised arts festivals carrying distinctive local identities, with the ambition of developing them into major cultural destinations in the region.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In heritage preservation, Vietnam targets securing international recognition from UNESCO and other organisations for at least five additional cultural heritage sites or titles, while developing ten cultural and heritage tourism destinations into globally competitive national brands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Another objective is to establish between one and three new Vietnam Cultural Centres overseas in strategically important partner countries to expand the country's cultural presence abroad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Looking further ahead, Vietnam aims to become one of Asia's leading cultural and creative centres by 2045, leveraging the digital economy and digital society to strengthen its cultural soft power.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

By then, the country hopes to win at least 15 additional prestigious international awards in culture, arts and creative industries, host at least one major global event such as a World Expo, Specialised Expo or world-class sporting or cultural event, establish at least five more Vietnam Cultural Centres overseas, secure international recognition for another 15 heritage titles, and rank among ASEAN's top three countries and the world's top 30 in the Global Soft Power Index.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Expanding Vietnam's cultural presence worldwide
\r\nTo achieve these ambitions, the strategy places strong emphasis on modernising cultural diplomacy and diversifying approaches to promoting Vietnam's cultural identity globally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Cultural promotion activities will continue to play a larger role in high-level diplomatic visits by Vietnamese leaders abroad as well as visits by foreign leaders to Vietnam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The government also plans to upgrade programmes such as Vietnam Culture Weeks and Vietnam Culture Days overseas through closer cooperation with host countries, broader audience engagement and stronger international media outreach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Promotional activities will increasingly incorporate traditional performing arts, martial arts, folk games and sports to introduce Vietnam's cultural heritage to international audiences.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy also encourages greater Vietnamese participation in major international film festivals, art exhibitions, book fairs and cultural events. It seeks to integrate cultural promotion into major international political and economic forums.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sports diplomacy will be an important pillar, with Vietnam seeking to host and participate in more regional and international sporting events as a means of showcasing the country's traditional sports and cultural heritage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Developing a new generation of cultural diplomats
\r\nThe strategy identifies human resource development as a critical factor in strengthening Vietnam's external cultural engagement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam plans to gradually assign cultural officers to overseas representative missions where appropriate and deploy cultural counsellors or attachés at diplomatic missions in strategic partner countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Priority will initially be given to comprehensive strategic partners by 2030 before expanding to other strategic partners by 2045.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Officials working in external cultural affairs will receive specialised training in Vietnamese culture, world cultures, international law and intellectual property, alongside practical skills in event management, multimedia communications and digital cultural governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy also highlights the importance of equipping future cultural professionals with knowledge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), big data and virtual and augmented reality (VR\/AR), enabling them to promote Vietnamese culture more effectively in digital environments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In addition, students, researchers, professionals and workers preparing to study or work overseas will receive training in Vietnamese history, culture and international communication to help them become effective cultural ambassadors while strengthening national identity among younger generations in an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528422","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:34:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202608045ed2598253ac99f1de1c49dd6e7d0355133623.png"},{"id":"20f686c48e2b84dd6c582e2df52083ab","title":"One year on, governance reform shows positive results despite transition challenges","content_text":"

Speaking at a recent seminar on safeguarding the Party's ideological foundation in public administration and national governance, experts argued that difficulties encountered during the first year are typical of major institutional reforms rather than evidence of policy failure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The seminar took place as Vietnam continues implementing one of its most significant governance reforms in decades, aimed at streamlining the political system, improving public administration and enhancing national governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Transitional challenges are expected<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Officials acknowledged that the new governance model still faces several transitional bottlenecks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

These include differences in administrative capacity among local authorities, incomplete institutional arrangements in several policy areas, adjustments to responsibilities and decentralisation mechanisms, limitations in digital infrastructure, and delays in handling surplus public assets, office reorganisation and the digitisation of administrative records.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

According to participants, such issues are natural during a large-scale institutional transition but have been exaggerated by hostile organisations and opportunistic actors seeking to undermine confidence in the reform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Governance reform requires a new development model<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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At the seminar, Nguyen Si Dung, former vice chairman of the National Assembly Office, addressed several criticisms directed at Vietnam's governance reform. One common argument portrays the reform as an unnecessary attempt to fix something that isn't broken.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dung rejected that comparison, arguing that while the previous governance model had functioned, it was designed for a different stage of development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“In today’s era of digital transformation, globalisation and artificial intelligence, maintaining the old governance model would not enable Vietnam to achieve the development goals set for 2030 and 2045,” he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He also dismissed claims that the implementation challenges demonstrate the reform is failing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

According to him, every major institutional reform involves an adjustment period before its benefits become fully apparent. He cited Vietnam's economic reforms launched in 1986, noting that many of their most significant results only became visible years later as institutions gradually adapted to the new development model.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“The current reform is even broader than the first wave of economic renovation. The challenges we are seeing today are transitional rather than structural,” he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dung affirmed Vietnam had chosen the right direction if it intends to build a modern governance system capable of supporting long-term national development in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Modern governance strengthens national resilience<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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Pham Tat Thang, member of the Party Central Committee and deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, emphasided that the 14th National Party Congress marked an important shift toward modern and effective national governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

According to Thang, the reform represents a transition from a traditional administrative model toward a governance system that is more transparent, digitally enabled and centred on citizens.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He acknowledged that such transformation inevitably encounters institutional bottlenecks, making governance reform a frequent target of misinformation and politically motivated criticism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

However, he said continued efforts to improve institutions, accelerate digital transformation and streamline the state apparatus would help build a governance system that is more efficient, transparent and service-oriented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“A modern and effective governance system will become the strongest safeguard for the Party's ideological foundation and at the same time create favourable conditions for Vietnam's long-term development,” Thang stressed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Practice provides the strongest evidence<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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Officials agreed the most convincing assessment of the reform comes from practical implementation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On July 1, 2026, the Politburo convened a nationwide conference in Hanoi reviewing one year of operation under the country’s three-tier government model. Reports presented by ministries, sectors and localities highlighted improvements in administrative operations following the restructuring, alongside identifying areas requiring further institutional refinement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Addressing the conference, General Secretary and State President To Lam reaffirmed that streamlining the political system to improve efficiency, effectiveness and performance was a strategically important decision for Vietnam's future development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He described the reform as one of the most comprehensive institutional overhauls undertaken in recent years, affecting virtually every level of government and public administration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

According to the top leader, the initial organisational restructuring has largely been completed, with the next phase focusing on improving operational quality, public service delivery and the development capacity of the new governance model.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

After one year of implementation, officials said the reform has demonstrated its strategic direction despite ongoing transitional challenges. Rather than indicating failure, they argued, the remaining bottlenecks provide a clearer basis for further institutional improvements while reinforcing the long-term objective of building a more modern, efficient and citizen-centred governance system.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528421","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:31:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260804cd57111ddcadce094620a1bda7f1a941134618.jpg"},{"id":"a7c54837ff1dfe9e936a0760b02c88cb","title":"Vietnam racing to boost growth in H2","content_text":"

Vietnam's ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 is facing mounting pressure after GDP growth in the first half of the year fell 1.52 percentage points below the target. To go big in its sprint in the second half, the Government is rolling out aggressive measures to unleash key growth drivers and make full use of the economy's potential.
\r\nPrime Minister Le Minh Hung speaks at the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the implementation of National Target Programs on July 9. 
\r\nPrime Minister Le Minh Hung speaks at the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the implementation of National Target Programs on July 9. 
\r\nThe main solutions to 10% and higher growth are stronger disbursement of public investment, mobilization of private investment, competitiveness of domestic enterprises, and exports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Unlocking growth drivers<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Accelerating public investment disbursement is a key to stimulating aggregate demand. The Government has instructed ministries, sectors, and all 34 provinces and centrally governed cities to eliminate small, fragmented projects and instead concentrate financial resources and administrative efforts on major national infrastructure projects capable of generating long-term economic spillover effects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Government urges fast-tracking national transport, infrastructure, railway, expressway, aviation, energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure projects, and national target programs and ensuring construction quality. The Government will pilot a monthly performance-based evaluation system for public investment disbursement before implementing it nationwide in October. This will serve as a basis for allocating future public investment capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

At the inaugural meeting of the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programs on Thursday, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said: "The four national target programs must be coordinated to create stronger development momentum, particularly in disadvantaged, mountain, rural, and ethnic minority areas. Resources must be allocated and used for the right purposes, beneficiaries, priorities, and projects, avoiding duplication and fragmentation."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We must prevent waste, losses, and corruption, and strive to achieve a 100% disbursement rate of central budget funds allocated for 2026, including 17 trillion VND (646 million USD) extended from the 2021–2025 period. This will be an important criterion for evaluating ministries, sectors, and localities in public investment disbursement," stressed the Prime Minister.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

General Secretary and President To Lam speaks at the Government's regular meeting in June and the Government's conference with localities on July 4th. 
\r\nGeneral Secretary and President To Lam speaks at the Government's regular meeting in June and the Government's conference with localities on July 4th. 
\r\nVietnam recorded a trade deficit during the first six months, largely because businesses increased imports of raw materials, components, machinery, and equipment for projects scheduled to begin production later this year. This should translate into stronger manufacturing output and export growth in the months ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Government has instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to diversify export markets, products, and supply chains and make better use of opportunities provided by key export markets and existing free trade agreements. The Ministry is also tasked with negotiating new FTAs, strengthening the domestic market through the campaign "Vietnamese People Prioritize Vietnamese Goods", and establishing an early-warning mechanism to help businesses address trade remedy cases, comply with rules of origin, meet green standards, and prevent origin fraud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc gave instructions: "The Ministry of Industry and Trade needs to prioritize developing production. Stable production will lead to export growth. The Ministry should develop sector-specific strategies to strengthen Vietnam's export capacity and make exports more self-reliant."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Growth is a shared responsibility<\/p>\r\n\r\n

At the Government's regular June meeting and national conference with local authorities last Saturday, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said: "Economic growth is a shared responsibility, but it must also be tied to the personal accountability of each minister, agency head, local Party secretary and local government chairperson. At the same time, we must encourage officials to act for the common good, strengthen discipline, and combat corruption, wastefulness, and vested interests, and stop passing the buck."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

To implement the top leader’s directions, the Government is translating policy priorities into detailed monthly and quarterly action plans. Leaders take the helm for dealing with major, cross-sector challenges and resolving long-standing bottlenecks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Following the Government's June meeting and conference with local authorities, senior Government officials have begun visiting key provinces and cities to accelerate public investment disbursement and remove obstacles to economic growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam already possesses a strong foundation for development – an improved infrastructure, a more supportive institutional framework, and growing confidence on the part of businesses and the public. With every ministry and locality contributing incremental gains, their combined efforts are expected to generate stronger GDP growth and help Vietnam attain its ambitious economic targets for 2026.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528418","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:28:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260804df12fb4ff755d61a350b67dcf2a17a45132847.jpg"},{"id":"1c783780956b528a8a4b5da4516beeae","title":"Vietnam targets digital economy to make up at least 50% of GDP by 2045","content_text":"

The strategy, issued under Decision 1266 signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, outlines Vietnam’s roadmap for digital transformation during 2026-2030, with a vision to 2045.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

It reflects the country's determination to move beyond digitising public services toward building a comprehensive digital economy and digital society, where innovation, data and emerging technologies become central to policymaking, business development and public services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

By 2045, Vietnam aims to become a prosperous, safe and human-centred digital nation, with digital transformation integrated across every sector of society and the economy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy also sets a target for Vietnam to rank among the world's top 30 countries in e-government and digital government, while establishing the digital economy as one of the country's principal engines of growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Digital government, economy and society at the core<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

The strategy identifies three major pillars for implementation through 2030: digital government, digital economy and digital society.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

For digital government, Vietnam plans to digitise 100% of administrative records and public service results, in addition to ensuring seamless data connectivity across government agencies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

National, sectoral and local databases will be standardised and integrated to support AI-powered governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Provincial intelligent operation centres will also be upgraded with AI capabilities to improve forecasting and decision-making, while all civil servants and public officials are expected to receive digital skills training and access AI-powered assistants for public administration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam aims to rank among the world's top 50 countries in digital government by 2030.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the economic sphere, the strategy aims for the digital economy to make up at least 30% of GDP by 2030 before expanding to no less than 50% by 2045.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Authorities also plan to support at least 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in digital transformation, and to develop at least five legally compliant and secure data exchanges.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

E-commerce is expected to account for 15-17% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue, with around 45% of SMEs participating in major domestic and international e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

More than 40% of SMEs are also expected to gain access to shared AI platforms and digital solutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

For digital society, the strategy sets ambitious goals to expand nationwide digital connectivity and inclusion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

By 2030, fibre-optic broadband is set to reach all households, while at least 95% of people aged 15 and above will have payment accounts with banks or licensed payment service providers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

More than 70% of adults are expected to possess digital signatures or electronic signatures, and all citizens will have electronic health records.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

At least 10 million working-age people are also projected to receive basic digital skills training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Data and AI become strategic national resources<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

One of the defining features of the new strategy is its recognition of data as a strategic national resource rather than simply an administrative asset.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam plans to establish a unified national data governance framework to ensure that public data is accurate, complete, continuously updated, standardised, securely shared and efficiently utilised.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

National, sectoral and local databases will continue to be expanded and interconnected to form a comprehensive national integrated database capable of supporting AI applications across government operations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Priority databases include population, land, businesses, finance, insurance, healthcare, education, labour, transportation and natural resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The government also plans to accelerate data digitisation, standardisation, cleansing and reuse to simplify administrative procedures, shorten processing times and improve public services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Alongside database development, Vietnam will continue building shared AI-enabled digital platforms covering data exchange, digital identity, electronic authentication, digital payments, digital maps, AI assistants, open data as well as sector-specific platforms for healthcare, education, logistics, agriculture, tourism and smart cities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strategy sees AI not merely as an emerging technology but as a core tool for improving governance, supporting policy analysis and enhancing productivity across the economy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Domestic technology companies expected to drive innovation<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Another notable feature of the strategy is the central role assigned to Vietnamese digital technology enterprises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The government identifies “Make in Vietnam” technology companies as the driving force behind national digital transformation and technological self-reliance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Policy support will prioritise businesses operating in strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, semiconductors, software, cybersecurity and digital platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The government also intends to create stronger domestic demand for digital technologies through public procurement, pilot projects and state-funded technology deployment in areas including online public services, digital healthcare, digital education, digital payments and smart governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

By leveraging government demand to stimulate innovation, Vietnam aims to strengthen domestic technological capabilities, increase local value creation and enhance national competitiveness in the global digital economy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

A long-term vision for a data-driven economy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Beyond the numerical targets, the National Digital Transformation Strategy represents a broader shift in Vietnam's development model.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rather than viewing digital transformation primarily as an administrative reform programme, the strategy positions digital technologies, AI and data as foundational resources for economic restructuring, innovation and sustainable growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

As global competition increasingly revolves around digital capabilities, Vietnam's long-term objective is to build an economy where data serves as a new factor of production, AI supports both governance and business innovation, and domestic technology enterprises become globally competitive players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If successfully implemented, the strategy could not only accelerate digitalisation across government and society but also reshape Vietnam's economic growth model, laying the groundwork for a more innovative, productive and resilient economy by the middle of the century.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528419","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:26:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202608042dbe0c2bc86758aeb17a9c5546e0616e132840.jpg"},{"id":"5887f5189b6b85c5932db85034d55b7c","title":"Vietnam's import-export turnover exceeds 600 billion USD in 7 months","content_text":"

Vietnam's trade continued to grow in the first half of July, with total import and export turnover reaching more than 51.5 billion USD, bringing Vietnam's total trade turnover in the first seven months to more than 600 billion USD, according to the Customs Department.
\r\nDespite uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam's exports remained strong, led by major products such as computers, electronics and components, mobile phones and parts, machinery and equipment, textiles, and footwear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam's exports to key markets posted double-digit growth. Exports to the United States reached 85.6 billion USD and 31.8 billion USD to the EU and 22.6 billion USD to Southeast Asia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Imports also increased, mainly in computers and electronic products, mobile phones and parts, and machinery and equipment. The Ministry of Industry and Trade said higher imports were driven by demand for raw materials and production inputs to meet export orders. The increase also reflected expanding investment and production capacity among businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The strong trade figures suggest that global buyers continue to have confidence in Vietnamese suppliers despite ongoing uncertainty in the world economy. With trade remaining strong, Vietnam's total import and export turnover is expected to exceed 650 billion USD by the end of July.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528416","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:24:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260804ad43bf4195d2338d560b1c90acaf85db132511.jpg"},{"id":"d9a1132f2d23d520e65379863f48eaf2","title":"Vietnam pushing toward high, sustainable growth","content_text":"

A key point Party General Secretary and State President To Lam raised at the opening of the third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee in Hanoi on Monday is establishing a growth model based on productivity, intelligence, technology, and human resources.
\r\nVietnam strives to achieve double-digit GDP growth targets during the 2026-2030 period. Photo: Hong Dat\/VNA
\r\nVietnam strives to achieve double-digit GDP growth targets during the 2026-2030 period. Photo: Hong Dat\/VNA
\r\nAccelerating industrialization and modernization, with science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the main drivers, coupled with macroeconomic stability, improving productivity, quality, efficiency, added value, and economy competitiveness is considered the "guiding principle" to realize the goal of double-digit GDP growth in the next 5 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“In the past, Vietnam mainly focused on raw mining and preliminary processing. Now, if we want to increase value, we must concentrate on investing in sci-tech for deep processing of minerals, because minerals contribute very quickly and directly to double-digit growth. Mastering technology will directly contribute to GDP and solve the second problem of autonomy in raw materials and input equipment. That is also one of the realities regarding the transformation of the growth model,” said Pham Van Quan, Deputy Director of the Industry Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector contributes over 85% of the Vietnam's total export turnover, focusing on processed industrial goods and high-tech products, but the supply chain remains limited as Dr. Le Duy Binh, Director of Economica Vietnam, put it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“We mainly import technology, and technological innovation is still quite limited. The Party's resolution on scientific and technological innovation has accurately addressed the limitations of our current economy and has spurred efforts from the business community and management agencies so that we can work together to make science and technology truly the key to technology absorption, technology dissemination, and ultimately, technological innovation,” according to Dr. Binh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam aims to become a developing country with a modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030; its vision is to become a developed country with a high income by 2045.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528409","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:17:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202608046843dce0d243b37630396a9631f5e616131919.jpg"},{"id":"e4b15b08854efe5fcca5d3ea6594b243","title":"APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in 2027 to be held in Quang Ninh","content_text":"

The meeting, scheduled for October 2027, is to bring together delegations from all 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies, along with representatives from around 10 international organisations and invited guests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Preparations for the meeting were discussed during a working session between a delegation from the Ministry of Finance, led by Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Phuong, and the leadership of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province on July 20.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

During the working session, the Ministry of Finance and Quang Ninh authorities agreed to coordinate preparations across a wide range of areas, including diplomatic protocol, conference facilities, logistics, medical services, security, volunteer support, cultural programmes, communications and event decoration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Le Van Anh, vice chairman of the Quang Ninh People's Committee, said hosting the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting would provide an important opportunity to showcase the province's development potential, investment environment and tourism attractions to the international community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He noted that Quang Ninh has extensive experience in organising major national and international events and would work closely with government agencies to ensure thorough preparations for the meeting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

As part of the working visit, the Ministry of Finance delegation also conducted site inspections of several venues proposed for ministerial meetings and related activities during APEC Vietnam 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vietnam will host a series of ministerial meetings and high-level events throughout APEC 2027, bringing together leaders, policymakers and business representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss economic cooperation, sustainable growth and regional integration.<\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/51\/iid\/528414","date_published":"2026-08-04T13:16:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202608042efb3f2d426aabb3040d991639b34c01134552.jpg"},{"id":"4f85a4cf8491b12868c3bf2f17997898","title":"Advancing ASEAN conservation and restoration efforts","content_text":"

Brunei Darussalam, through its Forestry Department, is hosting a three-day Experiential Learning Exchange (ELE) programme under the Enhancing Conservation and Restoration of Wetlands and Peatlands in ASEAN as Effective Sinks and Reservoirs of Greenhouse Gases (EnCORE Wetlands Project), organised by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity.
\r\nThe programme brings together around 40 participants from ASEAN Member States, regional organisations, and local agencies to share knowledge and best practices in managing and restoring peatlands and mangrove ecosystems.
\r\nKey activities include field visits to Tasek Merimbun, Badas Peat Swamp Forest, and Pulau Selirong to observe Brunei’s conservation and restoration efforts firsthand, as well as training on ecosystem restoration monitoring tools.
\r\nThe initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance technical capacity, and support climate change mitigation, while showcasing Brunei’s expertise in sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.
\r\nSupported by the UK Mission to ASEAN, the programme reinforces Brunei’s role in advancing regional environmental sustainability and collaboration. 
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