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International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world

International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world

Feb 12 2026 | Trend Analysis
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024.
Tourism Trend-Analysis to Vietnam 2026: 9 Powerful Shifts Shaping the Future of Travel

Tourism Trend-Analysis to Vietnam 2026: 9 Powerful Shifts Shaping the Future of Travel

Feb 09 2026 | Trend Analysis

Tourism trend-analysis to Vietnam 2026 is more than a forecast—it is a strategic lens into how Vietnam’s travel industry is evolving in response to technology, global mobility, and changing traveler expectations. After strong recovery momentum in the mid-2020s, Vietnam is entering a decisive phase where quality, intelligence, and sustainability will matter more than volume alone.

AI in the Tourism Supply Chain: A Powerful Shift Reshaping Vietnam’s Travel Industry

AI in the Tourism Supply Chain: A Powerful Shift Reshaping Vietnam’s Travel Industry

AI in the tourism supply chain is transforming how destinations, businesses, and travelers connect—unlocking smarter operations, better experiences, and sustainable growth in Vietnam.
Data Regulatory Policy Landscape in Vietnam

Data Regulatory Policy Landscape in Vietnam

Apr 25 2025 | Digital Society
On April 17th, Ms. Tuyet Tran, a representative of the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), delivered a presentation at the Asia Open Data Partnership (AODP) Kick-off Meeting.
National Scientific Conference titled “Digital Technology Economy, Law, and Policy – A Driver of National Development in Vietnam's Rising Era

National Scientific Conference titled “Digital Technology Economy, Law, and Policy – A Driver of National Development in Vietnam's Rising Era

Apr 25 2025 | Digital Society
On the morning of April 18, 2025, the Institute for Policy Research and Media Development (IPS), in collaboration with the School of Economics, Law and Public Policy (CELG) – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), co-organized the National Scientific Conference titled “Digital Technology Economy, Law, and Policy – A Driver of National Development in Vietnam's Rising Era.”
Thematic Discussion: "AI Landscape Assessment (AILA) for the Public Sector in Vietnam"

Thematic Discussion: "AI Landscape Assessment (AILA) for the Public Sector in Vietnam"

Mar 18 2025 | Activities

Thematic Discussion: "AI Landscape Assessment (AILA) for the Public Sector in Vietnam"

Time: 13:30 - 16:30, Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Registration: https://forms.gle/kNA9hDf9M5DgjJMn9

People and Online Public Services – The child that refuses to grow up 

People and Online Public Services – The child that refuses to grow up 

Oct 26 2024 | Digital Society

The Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) 2022 report shows that the rate of people accessing and using online public administrative services remains limited. Compared to businesses, citizens – those who carry out administrative procedures for individuals or households – are still "lagging behind" by a significant margin.

4.0 and the test of managing Facebook, Netflix, Spotify... 

4.0 and the test of managing Facebook, Netflix, Spotify... 

Oct 28 2024 | Digital Society

Digital content is the future of the global digital economy. Managing the digital content industry on the Internet is a crucial test for the government if it wants to realize its 4.0 ambitions.

Preventing children from learning bad things on YouTube: The need for digital safety education 

Preventing children from learning bad things on YouTube: The need for digital safety education 

Oct 28 2024 | Digital Society

Internet users in Vietnam, especially children, are facing many risks from excessive time spent online.

Online Public Services: Stories along localities

Online Public Services: Stories along localities

Oct 15 2024 | Digital Government

Over the past few months, I have participated in a research group at the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program, to evaluate online public services (DVCTT) from the user’s perspective across public service portals (DVC) in 63 provinces and cities. Along with reviewing the features and user support tools on the DVC portals, the meetings and exchanges with people and civil servants on various roads of the country have provided valuable insights into issues related to online public services. These discussions also suggest solutions for improving the delivery of DVCTT on portals and refining related policy and legal frameworks.