History of Vietnam in Timeline

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, is a Southeast Asian country bordering China, Laos, and Cambodia. It has a population exceeding 102 million, making it the world's 16th most populous country. A communist state, Vietnam is located along the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, with Hanoi as its capital and Ho Chi Minh City as its largest city.

1908: Hanoi Poison Plot

In 1908, increasing dissatisfaction with French rule led to the Hanoi Poison Plot, one of the plots to oust the French.

1917: Thái Nguyên Uprising

In 1917, increasing dissatisfaction with French rule led to the Thái Nguyên uprising, one of the plots to oust the French.

1930: Yên Bái Mutiny

In 1930, the Vietnamese Nationalist Party (VNQDĐ) launched the Yên Bái mutiny, which was later quashed by the French.

1932: Emergence of thơ mới

In 1932, Vietnamese literature was influenced by Western styles, with the first literary transformation movement of thơ mới emerging.

1940: Japanese Invasion of French Indochina

In 1940, the war in the Pacific led to the Japanese invasion of French Indochina.

1941: Việt Minh Emerges

In 1941, the Việt Minh, a communist-led national liberation movement, emerged under Ho Chi Minh's leadership.

1944: Vietnamese Famine

The Vietnamese famine of 1944-1945, which killed up to two million people.

March 1945: Full-Scale Takeover by Japan

In March 1945, Japan executed a full-scale takeover of Vietnam, exploiting its natural resources for military campaigns.

August 1945: Việt Minh Seizes Hanoi and Huế

In August 1945, after Japan's defeat in World War II, the Việt Minh seized Hanoi and Huế, dissolved the Empire of Vietnam, and established a provisional government that declared national independence on 2 September.

August 1945: Allies Divide Indochina

In August 1945, the Allies decided to divide Indochina at the 16th parallel for the purpose of receiving the Japanese surrender.

1945: Vietnam's Independence Declared

In 1945, the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, launched the August Revolution and declared Vietnam's independence from the Empire of Japan.

1945: Adoption of Việt Nam

In 1945, the imperial government in Huế adopted the name Việt Nam for the country.

1945: British-Indian Forces Reestablish Control

In 1945, with the French weakened, British-Indian forces and the remaining Japanese Southern Expeditionary Army Group helped France reestablish control south of the 16th parallel.

December 1946: First Indochina War Begins

In December 1946, tensions between the Viet Minh and French authorities erupted into the full-scale First Indochina War.

1952: Participation in the Summer Olympic Games

Vietnam has participated in the Summer Olympic Games since 1952.

1953: Agrarian Reforms Instituted in North Vietnam

From 1953, the North Vietnamese government instituted agrarian reforms including "rent reduction" and "land reform", which resulted in significant political repression.

July 1954: Geneva Accords End Colonial Fighting

In July 1954, the Geneva Accords ended the colonial fighting and affirmed the independence of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, while placing Vietnam under a temporary North–South division.

1954: Partition of Vietnam

Following the partition of Vietnam in 1954, North Vietnam maintained relations with the Eastern Bloc, while South Vietnam maintained relations with the Western Bloc.

1954: Vietnam Emerges Victorious in First Indochina War

In 1954, Vietnam emerged victorious in the First Indochina War, after which treaties were signed between the Viet Minh and France, and Vietnam was separated into two parts.

1954: French Defeat at Diện Biên Phủ

In 1954, the defeat of French Union forces in the Battle of Diện Biên Phủ allowed Hồ to negotiate a ceasefire from a favourable position at the subsequent Geneva Conference.

July 1955: South Vietnam Refuses to Participate in Elections

In July 1955, the State of Vietnam's prime minister Ngô Đình Diệm announced in a broadcast that South Vietnam would not participate in the elections.

October 1955: Ngô Đình Diệm Proclaims Himself President

In October 1955, Ngô Đình Diệm toppled Bảo Đại in a fraudulent referendum and proclaimed himself president of the Republic of Vietnam.

July 1956: Scheduled Elections

In July 1956 elections were scheduled.

1956: South Vietnam Detains Suspected Communists

In the South, Diệm countered North Vietnamese subversion by detaining tens of thousands of suspected communists in "political reeducation centers" in 1956.

1956: South Vietnam competed in the games

South Vietnam sent athletes to the 1956 Olympics.

November 1957: Casualties in Political Repression Claimed by North Vietnam

In November 1957, the North Vietnamese government claimed that 2,148 people were killed in the process of political re-education.

1960: Soviet Military Support Treaties Signed

From 1960, the Soviet Union and North Vietnam signed treaties providing for further Soviet military support.

1963: Buddhist Discontent and Coup

In 1963, Buddhist discontent with Diệm's perceived pro-Catholic bias erupted into mass demonstrations, leading to a violent government crackdown. This led to the collapse of Diệm's relationship with the United States, and ultimately to a 1963 coup in which he and Nhu were assassinated.

1964: Gulf of Tonkin Incident and US Military Increase

In 1964, the United States used the Gulf of Tonkin incident as a pretext for increasing its contribution of military advisers.

1965: US Forces Involved in Ground Combat Operations

By 1965, US forces became involved in ground combat operations to support South Vietnam against the communist insurgency.

1965: US Senate subcommittee estimates Vietnamese civilian casualties

In 1974, a US Senate subcommittee estimated that nearly 1.4 million Vietnamese civilians were killed or wounded between 1965 and 1974, including 415,000 deaths.

1967: Thiệu Solidifies Power

In 1967, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu gradually outmaneuvered Kỳ and cemented his grip on power in fraudulent elections.

1968: Tết Offensive

In 1968, the communists attacked South Vietnamese targets during the Tết Offensive, which failed militarily but turned US public opinion against the war.

1971: Thiệu Strengthens Grip on Power

In 1971, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu cemented his grip on power in fraudulent elections.

1972: South Vietnam competed in the games

South Vietnam sent athletes to the 1972 Olympics.

January 1973: Paris Peace Accords

On 27 January 1973, The Paris Peace Accords took place.

March 1973: Withdrawal of American Troops

By 29 March 1973, all American combat troops were withdrawn following the Paris Peace Accords.

December 1974: North Vietnam Captures Phước Long

In December 1974, North Vietnam captured the province of Phước Long and started a full-scale offensive.

1974: US Senate subcommittee estimates Vietnamese civilian casualties

In 1974, a US Senate subcommittee estimated that nearly 1.4 million Vietnamese civilians were killed or wounded between 1965 and 1974, including 415,000 deaths.

April 1975: Fall of Saigon

On 30 April 1975, North Vietnam captured the province of Phước Long and started a full-scale offensive, culminating in the fall of Saigon.

1975: National reunification

Following the national reunification in 1975, a nationwide health service was established in Vietnam.

1975: North Vietnamese Victory and Reunification

In 1975, North Vietnam achieved victory, leading to the reunification of Vietnam as a unitary communist state.

1975: Establishment of VAST

In 1975, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) was established by the government.

July 1976: North and South Vietnam Merge

On July 2, 1976, North and South Vietnam were merged to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

1976: Vietnam Self-Designates as Socialist State

In 1976, Vietnam reunified as a unitary communist state that self-designated as a socialist state under the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

1976: Reunification of Vietnam and changes in policy in 1976

Since the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, an increase in communist policies nationwide resulted in the nationalisation and confiscation of property.

1976: Reunification of Vietnam

Since the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, it has competed as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

1978: Vietnamese Invasion of Cambodia

In 1978, the Vietnamese military invaded Cambodia in response to the Khmer Rouge government's massacres of Vietnamese residents, leading to the removal of the Khmer Rouge from power.

1979: Chinese Incursion into Northern Vietnam

In 1979, China launched a brief incursion into northern Vietnam, which caused Vietnam to rely more heavily on Soviet aid.

1979: Vietnam's population in 1979

In 1979, the total population of reunified Vietnam was 52.7 million according to the census.

1979: Recognition by the International Olympic Committee

The present Vietnam Olympic Committee was formed in 1976 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1979.

1985: GDP composition in 1985

In 1985, agriculture made up 37.2% of Vietnam's GDP, while industry made up 26.2%.

December 1986: Sixth National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam

In December 1986, at the Sixth National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, reformist politicians replaced the old guard government with new leadership, implementing market reforms known as Đổi Mới.

1986: Implementation of the Doi Moi economic program in 1986

After the Vietnamese government implemented the Đổi Mới economic programme in 1986, Vietnam's urbanisation rates surged rapidly.

1986: Shift from Totalitarianism to Authoritarianism

In 1986, Vietnam shifted from a pre-1986 communist system, described as either totalitarian or autocratic, to an authoritarian system.

1986: Economic and Political Reforms Launched

In 1986, the CPV launched economic and political reforms similar to the Chinese economic reform, transforming the country to a socialist-oriented market economy.

1986: Introduction of Đổi Mới Reforms

In 1986, the Sixth National Congress of the CPV introduced socialist-oriented market economic reforms as part of the Đổi Mới reform programme, encouraging private ownership and restructuring state enterprises.

1986: End of VNPT monopoly

In 1986, the VNPT Group's monopoly over telecommunications services in Vietnam ended.

1988: Attending every Summer Olympics

Vietnam has competed as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, attending every Summer Olympics from 1988 onwards.

1989: Agriculture's GDP Share

In 1989, agriculture's share of Vietnam's GDP was 42%.

1989: People's Republic of Kampuchea Ruled until 1989

The People's Republic of Kampuchea, a pro-Vietnam socialist government established after the Vietnamese military's intervention in Cambodia, ruled until 1989.

1990: Economic Growth

Between 1990 and 1997, Vietnam achieved approximately 8% annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth as a result of the Đổi Mới reforms.

1992: Freedom of belief and religion

In 1992, Article 70 of the Constitution of Vietnam declared freedom of belief and religion for all citizens.

1993: Access to electricity in 1993

In 1993, access to electricity covered 14% of total households in Vietnam.

1994: End of US Embargo

In early 1994, the United States ended its economic embargo against Vietnam.

August 1995: US and Vietnam Upgrade Liaison Offices to Embassies

In August 1995, relations between the United States and Vietnam began improving with both states upgrading their liaison offices to embassy status.

1995: Telecom sector reform

In 1995, the Vietnamese government began to implement a competitive policy in the telecom sector by creating two domestic telecommunication companies: Viettel and Saigon Post and Telecommunication Company (SPT).

1995: Enrolment in higher education grew tenfold

Since 1995, enrolment in higher education in Vietnam has grown tenfold to over 2.2 million students.

1997: Asian Financial Crisis Impact

In 1997, the Asian financial crisis caused an economic slowdown in Vietnam, reducing growth to 4–5% per year.

1997: Vietnam has regulated public internet access

Since 1997, Vietnam has regulated public internet access extensively using both legal and technical means, leading to the "Bamboo Firewall".

1999: Economic Recovery

In 1999, Vietnam's economy began to recover from the Asian financial crisis.

2000: Sustained Economic Growth

From 2000 to 2005, Vietnam experienced rapid economic growth at around 7% per year.

2000: Hospital beds

In 2000, Vietnam had only 24.7 hospital beds per 10,000 people.

2000: Under-17 achieved fourth place among 10 Teams of the AFC U-16 Championship

In 2000, the Vietnamese under-17 football team achieved fourth place among 10 Teams of the 2000 AFC U-16 Championship.

2000: Education for Nature – Vietnam Founded

In 2000, the non-governmental organisation Education for Nature – Vietnam, was founded to instill in the population the importance of wildlife conservation.

2000: Number of colleges and universities increased

In 2000, the number of colleges and universities in Vietnam was 178.

2001: Moped numbers in Hanoi in 2001

In 2001, the number of mopeds in Hanoi was 0.5 million.

2002: Access to water network in 2002

In 2002, data from 65 utility companies showed that only 12% of households in the covered area had access to the water network.

2003: Increase of solid waste from 2003

From 2003 to 2008, solid waste generated in urban areas of Vietnam increased by more than 200%.

2003: VNPT's monopoly ends

In 2003, the government officially ended VNPT's monopoly by issuing a decree.

2004: Government subsidies covered health care expenses

In 2004, government subsidies in Vietnam covered about 15% of health care expenses. Also, the United States announced Vietnam would be one of 15 states to receive funding as part of its global AIDS relief plan.

2004: Vietnamese government spending on preservation of biodiversity

In 2004, the Vietnamese government spent US$49.07 million on the preservation of biodiversity.

2004: Law on Publication

In 2004, the Vietnamese media sector was regulated by the government under the Law on Publication.

2005: Increase in scientific publications

Between 2005 and 2014, the number of Vietnamese scientific publications recorded in Thomson Reuters' Web of Science increased at a rate well above the average for Southeast Asia, albeit from a modest starting point.

2005: Malaria mortality rate fell

By 2005, the malaria mortality rate in Vietnam had fallen to about five per cent of its 1990s equivalent, after the country introduced improved antimalarial drugs and treatment.

2005: Continued Economic Growth

From 2000 to 2005, Vietnam experienced rapid economic growth at around 7% per year.

2005: Hospital beds declined

In 2005, Vietnam had 23.7 hospital beds per 10,000 people, a decline from 2000.

2005: National Environmental Condition Report

In 2005, Vietnam's National Environmental Condition Report noted the country's uniquely high level of biodiversity.

2005: Number of colleges and universities increased

In 2005, the number of colleges and universities in Vietnam increased to 299.

2006: Agriculture's GDP Share Decrease

By 2006, agriculture's share of Vietnam's GDP had declined to 20% as production in other sectors rose.

January 2007: Vietnam Joins WTO

On January 11, 2007, Vietnam became the 150th member of the WTO (World Trade Organization).

2007: Religious belief in 2007

According to a 2007 survey, 81% of Vietnamese people did not believe in a god.

2007: Access to water network in 2007

By 2007, more than 70% of the population in the areas covered was connected to the fresh water network.

2007: HIV infection rate

In 2007, it was estimated that 0.4% of the population in Vietnam was infected with HIV, a figure that has remained stable since 2005.

2007: National team reached the AFC Asian Cup

The Vietnamese national football team reached the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

2008: Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association survey in 2008

Based on a 2008 survey by the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA), Vietnam's existing water production capacity exceeded demand, but service coverage was still sparse.

2008: Increase of solid waste to 2008

From 2003 to 2008, solid waste generated in urban areas of Vietnam increased by more than 200%.

2008: GDP composition in 2008

In 2008, agriculture made up 18.5% of Vietnam's GDP, while industry had increased to 43.2%.

2008: National literacy rate stood at 90%

In 2008, the national literacy rate in Vietnam stood at 90% due to the construction of a large number of public schools across the country.

2008: National team won the ASEAN Football Championship

The Vietnamese national football team won the ASEAN Football Championship in 2008.

2009: Access to electricity in 2009

Access to electricity grew to above 96% of total households in Vietnam by 2009.

2009: Increase in religious people

Based on government findings in 2009, the number of religious people in Vietnam increased by 932,000.

2009: Hang Sơn Đoòng Surveyed

In 2009, Hang Sơn Đoòng was first surveyed by an expedition from the British Cave Research Association.

2009: High-Speed Rail Deal

In 2009, Vietnam and Japan signed a deal to build a high-speed railway using Japanese technology.

2009: Arrest of Lê Công Định

In 2009, Vietnamese lawyer Lê Công Định was arrested and charged with subversion, leading Amnesty International to recognize him and his associates as prisoners of conscience.

December 2010: Inflation and Currency Devaluation

In December 2010, Vietnam's year-on-year inflation rate reached 11.8%, and the currency, the Vietnamese đồng, was devalued three times.

2010: Vietnam Establishes Diplomatic Relations

As of 2010, Vietnam had established diplomatic relations with 178 countries.

2010: Fields Medal Won by Ngô Bảo Châu

In 2010, Ngô Bảo Châu won the Fields Medal for his proof of the fundamental lemma in the theory of automorphic forms. In 2010, Vietnam's total state spending on science and technology amounted to roughly 0.45% of its GDP.

2010: Crude petroleum producer in Asia and Pacific region

In 2010, Vietnam was ranked as the eighth-largest crude petroleum producer in the Asia and Pacific region.

2010: Road System Length

In 2010, Vietnam's road system had a total length of about 188,744 kilometers, of which 93,535 kilometers were asphalt roads.

2010: Buddhist adherents in 2010

In 2010, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha claimed about 10 million adherents.

2010: Last Javan rhinoceros shot in Vietnam

The last individual Javan rhinoceros in Vietnam was reportedly shot in 2010 in Cát Tiên National Park.

2011: Investment in Science Research

According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, in 2011, Vietnam devoted 0.19% of its GDP to science research and development.

2011: Oil production

In 2011, Vietnam was the third-largest oil producer in Southeast Asia with a total output of 318,000 barrels per day.

2011: Nguyễn Phú Trọng Became Communist Party's General Secretary

Nguyễn Phú Trọng has been the Communist Party of Vietnam's General Secretary since 2011.

2011: PetroVietnam's Renewable Energy Plants

Since 2011, PetroVietnam has operated five renewable energy power plants, including the Nhơn Trạch 2 Thermal Power Plant (750 MW), Phú Quý Wind Power Plant (6 MW), Hủa Na Hydro-power Plant (180 MW), Dakdrinh Hydro-power Plant (125 MW), and Vũng Áng 1 Thermal Power Plant (1,200 MW).

2012: Top telecom operators in Vietnam in 2012

By 2012, the top three telecom operators in Vietnam were Viettel, Vinaphone, and MobiFone.

2012: Global Innovation Index Ranking

In 2012, Vietnam was ranked 76th in the Global Innovation Index.

2012: US Begins Agent Orange Clean-Up Project

In 2012, the US began a US$43 million joint clean-up project in former chemical storage areas in Vietnam to address the legacy of Agent Orange.

2013: Moped numbers in Hanoi in 2013

In 2013, the number of mopeds in Hanoi increased to 4.7 million.

2014: Increase in scientific publications

2014: Religious followers in 2014

In 2014, the Vietnamese government reported to the United Nations that the overall number of followers of recognized religions was about 24 million of a total population of almost 90 million.

2015: Sanitation access in Vietnam in 2015

According to a survey conducted in 2015, 78% of Vietnam's population had access to "improved" sanitation.

2015: 97% of the population had access to improved water sources

By 2015, 97% of the population in Vietnam had access to improved water sources.

2015: Vietnam's crude oil and gas reserves in 2015

In 2015, Vietnam's crude oil reserves were approximately 4.4 billion barrels, ranking first in Southeast Asia. The proven gas reserves were about 0.6 trillion cubic metres, ranking third in Southeast Asia.

2015: Vietnam's Military Expenditure

In 2015, Vietnam's military expenditure totalled approximately US$4.4 billion.

2015: Tourism Growth

In 2015, tourism contributed significantly to Vietnam's economic growth, with 7.94 million foreign visitors recorded.

May 2016: US Lifts Arms Embargo on Vietnam

In May 2016, US President Barack Obama further normalised relations with Vietnam after he announced the lifting of an arms embargo on sales of lethal arms to Vietnam.

2016: First gold medal at the Olympics

In 2016, Vietnam won its first gold medal at the Olympics.

2016: National life expectancy

In 2016, Vietnam's national life expectancy was 80.9 years for women and 71.5 years for men, with an infant mortality rate of 17 per 1,000 live births.

2016: Increase in Fisheries Production

In 2016, the overall fisheries production of Vietnam from capture fisheries and aquaculture was 6.7 million MT.

2016: Nuclear Reactor Plan Abandoned

In late 2016, the Vietnamese government abandoned its plan to develop a nuclear reactor due to public concern over radioactive contamination.

2016: Vietnam marine life disaster in 2016

The 2016 Vietnam marine life disaster occurred due to pollution from factories.

2017: Power Generation

As of 2017, the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) made up about 61.4% of the country's power generation system with a total power capacity of 25,884 MW.

2017: Tourism Boom

In 2017, Vietnam hosted roughly 13 million tourists, an increase of 29.1% over the previous year, contributing 7.5% of the total GDP. The majority of tourists came from Asia, with significant numbers from Europe, the United States, and Australia.

2017: Under-20 managed to qualify the FIFA U-20 World Cup

In 2017, the Vietnamese under-20 football team managed to qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in their football history.

2017: Completion of First Phase of Agent Orange Clean-Up

In late 2017, following the completion of the first phase of the Agent Orange clean-up project in Đà Nẵng, the US announced its commitment to cleaning other sites.

September 2018: Hanoi People's Committee urged the citizens of the country to stop eating dog and cat meat

In September 2018, the Hanoi People's Committee urged the citizens of Vietnam to stop eating dog and cat meat due to the risk of diseases like rabies and leptospirosis. Over 1,000 stores in Hanoi were found selling these meats.

2018: Vietnam as Destination for Illegal Rhino Horn Exports

A study released in 2018 revealed Vietnam is a destination for the illegal export of rhinoceros horns from South Africa.

2018: Hội An Recognized as Top Destination

In 2018, Travel + Leisure ranked Hội An as one of the world's top 15 best destinations to visit.

2018: National team won the ASEAN Football Championship and junior team became the runners-up of AFC U-23 Championship

In 2018, Vietnam's national football team won the ASEAN Football Championship, and its under-23 team became the runners-up of the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship, reaching fourth place in the 2018 Asian Games.

2018: Decree on university autonomy in final stages of approval

In 2018, a decree on university autonomy, allowing them to operate independently without ministerial control, was in its final stages of approval in Vietnam.

2018: Vietnam Space Centre Completion

In 2018, infrastructure at the Vietnam Space Centre (VSC) was completed.

2018: Plant for Treatment of Soil Polluted by Agent Orange Built

In 2018, the Japanese engineering group Shimizu Corporation, working with the Vietnamese military, built a plant for the treatment of soil polluted by Agent Orange.

2018: Water supply and drainage industry in 2018

In 2018, the construction ministry said that the country's water supply and drainage industry had been applying hi-tech methods and information technology (IT) to sanitation issues but faced problems like limited funding, climate change, and pollution.

June 2019: Establishment of water inspection units

In June 2019, the health ministry announced the establishment of water inspection units nationwide to conduct unannounced inspections due to health issues caused by poor or polluted water supplies.

2019: Vietnam's population in 2019

According to the 2019 census, Vietnam's population was 96,208,984, with 65.6% living in rural areas and 34.4% in urban areas.

2019: Religious affiliation in 2019

According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam in 2019, 4.79% of the population was Buddhist, 6.1% Catholic, 1.0% Protestant, 1.02% Hoahao Buddhist, and 0.58% Caodaism followers.

2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index

In 2019, Vietnam had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 5.35/10, ranking it 104th globally.

2019: National team reached the quarter-finals of AFC Asian Cup

The Vietnamese national football team reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

2020: Forecasted urbanisation rate by 2020

The Vietnamese government forecasted the country to have a 45% urbanisation rate by 2020, but the 2019 census confirmed it to be only 34.4%.

2020: Vietnam Airlines Fleet Expansion Target

Vietnam Airlines, the state-owned national airline, aimed to operate 170 passenger aircraft by 2020.

2021: Vietnam's population in 2021

As of 2021, the population of Vietnam was approximately 97.5 million people.

2021: Nguyễn Phú Trọng re-elected

In 2021, Nguyễn Phú Trọng was re-elected for his third term in office as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

2021: Phạm Minh Chính Became Prime Minister

Phạm Minh Chính has been Prime Minister of Vietnam since 2021.

2022: IMF Findings

In 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the unemployment rate in Vietnam was 2.3%, the nominal GDP was US$406.452 billion, and the nominal GDP per capita was $4,086.

2023: Collective leadership in Vietnam

In 2023, a three-person collective leadership was responsible for governing Vietnam, including President Võ Văn Thưởng, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

2023: Women's national football team had first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup

In 2023, the Vietnamese women's national football team made their first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup, becoming the first 11-a-side national football team to participate in a World Cup tournament.

May 2024: Tô Lâm Voted as President

On May 22, 2024, Tô Lâm was voted as the president of Vietnam by the National Assembly, after Võ Văn Thưởng resigned.

July 2024: Death of Nguyễn Phú Trọng

Nguyễn Phú Trọng died on July 19, 2024, and was followed by Tô Lâm as General Secretary of the Communist Party.

August 2024: Tô Lâm elected General Secretary

On August 3, 2024, Tô Lâm, was elected by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam as the general secretary following the death of Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

October 2024: Lương Cường Appointed President

On October 21, 2024, the National Assembly appointed army general Lương Cường as president, succeeding Tô Lâm.

2024: National team won the ASEAN Football Championship

The Vietnamese national football team won the ASEAN Football Championship in 2024.

2025: Administrative Reform

Following the 2025 administrative reform, Vietnam is divided into 28 provinces and 6 municipalities.

2025: Global Innovation Index Ranking

In 2025, Vietnam was ranked 44th in the Global Innovation Index.

2025: Long Thanh International Airport Capacity

The planned Long Thanh International Airport is projected to have an annual service capacity of 100 million passengers once it becomes fully operational in 2025. Additionally, Vietnam plans to have seven international airports by 2025.