Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced Vietnam's government is targeting an average annual economic growth of at least 10% for the 2026-2030 period. The ambitious plan, unveiled in Hanoi, aims to propel the nation to upper middle-income status by 2030, driven by innovation, infrastructure, and trade diversification.
Vietnamese authorities have launched multiple online safety campaigns and issued warnings about a sharp rise in cybercrime and online fraud. Tens of thousands of cases were reported in 2024, resulting in estimated losses nearing 20 trillion VND (approximately 758.85 million USD). The government is implementing coordinated national efforts to enhance public awareness and strengthen enforcement.
Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam on September 29, 2025, causing at least 26 fatalities, leaving 22 people missing, and injuring over 100. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and severe flooding, damaging more than 135,000 homes and inundating vast agricultural areas.
Vietnam and Tuvalu officially established diplomatic relations on September 24, 2025, in New York. The agreement, signed by top foreign affairs officials, marks Vietnam's diplomatic recognition of all 193 UN member states and paves the way for cooperation in areas like blue economy and tourism.
Vietnam requires an estimated US$55-92 billion between 2021 and 2030 to implement its climate adaptation commitments, as outlined in its updated National Adaptation Plan. Facing severe climate impacts, the nation emphasizes the urgent need for international financial and technological support to bolster its resilience.
