Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm addressed the matter during a recent meeting with the Municipal Party Committee of Hồ Chí Minh City, where he requested the city to accelerate planning with a renewed mindset and long-term vision.
Việt Nam now ranks 38th globally for AI usage, according to Microsoft's Global AI Adoption in 2025 – A Widening Digital Divide report, with business adoption growing 39% year-on-year in 2025. The surge highlights AI's expanding role in boosting productivity, innovation, and competitiveness. Experts say the real advantage will come from how effectively businesses upskill workers and adapt their people strategies to keep pace with AI's rapid growth.
Việt Nam's agricultural exports continue to expand, and this time, it's a familiar fruit reaching a new milestone. For the first time, over 940 kilograms of Vietnamese fresh pomelos were officially exported to Australia from Đồng Tháp province. Behind this milestone is more than two years of negotiations between Việt Nam and Australia, reflecting the strict entry requirements of this market.
According to projections by the International Monetary Fund, Việt Nam’s economy, measured by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), could exceed 2 trillion US dollars. This places the country among the largest economies in Southeast Asia. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings projects Việt Nam to remain one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies - through 2028, driven by strong export performance and sustained infrastructure investment.
Construction officially commenced for the Phan Thiết International Airport on 27 April, an aviation project poised to redefine the economic landscape of the South Central coast. This multi-trillion VND investment is being hailed as the primary engine for a tourism and trade breakthrough, linking the South Central region with key domestic hubs and international markets.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm addressed the matter during a recent meeting with the Municipal Party Committee of Hồ Chí Minh City, where he requested the city to accelerate planning with a renewed mindset and long-term vision.
In 2025, Vietnam’s automotive market grew by 20.3%, according to the Autofacts report by PwC, released in March 2026. With this, Vietnam ranked second-fastest-growing among the ASEAN-6.