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Vietnam-Japan Festival helps to strengthen bilateral cooperation

On the evening of July 4, the Da Nang City People’s Committee, in collaboration with relevant agencies, opened the 10th Vietnam-Japan Festival in Da Nang at Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in An Hai ward.

This is one of the city’s important diplomatic events, aimed at deepening the cooperative ties between Da Nang and Japan, and fostering the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Vice Chairwoman of the Municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi delivers the opening remarks

Present at the event were Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee and Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki, along with over 200 distinguished guests and representatives of Japanese agencies, organizations and businesses.

In her opening remarks, Vice Chairwoman of the Municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi emphasized that this edition is taking place at a particularly special moment, as present Da Nang city has been officially established by the merger of Da Nang city and Quang Nam province. The city leader laid stress on their strong bridges of cooperation, ranging from investment, trade, tourism to cultural and educational exchange, contributing to raising the city’s profile on the regional and global maps.

Many interesting activities held during the festival

Running until July 6, the festival features a wide range of activities, including an exhibition showcasing achievements in cooperation between Da Nang and Japanese partners, 100 booths introducing cultural characteristics, products, and services from both countries, an exhibition featuring drawings of children from Japanese cities that have cooperative ties with Da Nang, a Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange program, and sports exchanges such as a wrestling festival which features performances by wrestlers from Japan, Vietnam, and other countries, and a Vietnam-Japan friendly football match.

The goal of this festival is to promote cultural exchange and enhance the images of both nations through a diverse array of side events. It also serves as a key highlight in promoting cooperation in investment, trade, education, employment, and tourism through forums, conferences, and networking events connecting organizations, businesses, and partners from both sides.

Source: PANO – en.qdnd.vn – Jul 05, 2025

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Da Nang – Osaka(Japan) direct flight resumed

Vietnam Airlines-operated flight VN337, departing from Japan’s Osaka, landed at Da Nang International Airport at Thursday noon (Jul 03), marking the resumption of direct flights between the two cities after a period of temporary suspension.

The first passengers on the Osaka – Da Nang direct flight received gifts. Photo: Ngoc Ha

Upon arrival, passengers were welcomed by artistic performances imbued with Vietnamese and Japanese culture. At the same time, the first 3 lucky passengers were given fresh flowers, souvenirs and round-trip air tickets between Viet Nam and Japan from Vietnam Airlines. All remaining passengers received gifts and vouchers for local tourism services from the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre.

The flight crew was warmly welcomed at Da Nang International Airport. Photo: Ngoc Ha

Earlier, in the early morning of July 3, flight VN336 with 100 passengers on board had departed from Da Nang and safely landed in Osaka. The inauguration ceremony was held at Kansai International Airport, Japan, by Vietnam Airlines and its partners.

A fashion performance featuring traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai. Photo: Ngoc Ha

The Osaka – Da Nang air route resumed its services on July 3, operating 4 flights/week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. This brings the total number of weekly flights connecting Da Nang with major cities in Japan to 11.

Mr. Dang Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said that the resumption of the direct route between Da Nang and Osaka once again marked Vietnam Airlines’ efforts in expanding its flight network in the North Asia region. This was not only an opportunity for the airline to connect deeply with the world but also demonstrated its strong commitment to bringing the image of Viet Nam closer to international friends.

The number of Japanese tourist arrivals to Da Nang is expected to increase thanks to the operation of flights connecting Da Nang and major cities in Japan. Photo: Ngoc Ha

The route is expected to create great potential for tourism and trade between the two cities, as well as promote economic, cultural cooperation and exchange between the people of the two countries. It will also open up opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access the Japanese market and vice versa.

According to Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in recent times, Da Nang has intensified promotional activities in the Japanese market. Included have been programmes to introduce Da Nang tourism in Tokyo and Osaka, participation in the Tourism EXPO Japan, and hosting many travel groups, media agencies and KOLs for firsthand experience in the city.

The close coordination between destination promotion and flight restoration has been showing clear results. In the first 6 months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed more than 108,000 Japanese visitors, accounting for 4.16% of the total number of international arrivals, a slight increase compared to the same period last year, she added. 

Source: DNO – en.baodanang.vn – Jul 03, 2025

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Philippine Airlines opens direct flight from Manila to Da Nang

On July 1, Philippine Airlines-operated flight PR585 landed at Da Nang International Airport, carrying 193 passengers on its first trip to the city. This marked the official launch of Philippine Airlines’ new direct air route connecting Manila and Da Nang.

Tourists arrived in Da Nang on a Philippine Airlines flight at noon on July 1. Photo: Ngoc Ha

Accordingly, the new air route operates with a frequency of 3 flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with plan to increase to 4 flights per week starting from November 2025.

Flights are operated by Airbus A321 aircraft with a total of 199 seats, including 12 business class seats.

At the International Arrivals Terminal of Da Nang International Airport, air passengers were warmly welcomed with many celebratory activities such as a water cannon salute to welcome the aircraft, traditional art performances, a ribbon cutting ceremony, the presentation of flowers and souvenirs, and taking souvenir photos.

Relevant units organized a gift giving ceremony to welcome first air passengers. Photo: Ngoc Ha

Meanwhile, at the International Departures Terminal of Da Nang International Airport, Philippine Airlines coordinated with Vietnam Airport Ground Services JSC to organize a welcome and gift giving ceremony for the first passenger on flight PR586 departing from Da Nang to Manila at 1:35 pm on the same day.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that Philippine Airlines’ launching of the new air route coincided with the very first day Da Nang officially began operating under its newly expanded geographical space and tourism product and service ecosystem.

“We are determined to continue diversifying our tourism market, including markets near Southeast Asia, through promotional and advertising programmes, with a focus on attracting airlines to open more new routes to the city. The operation of the new air route by Philippine Airlines has brought the total number of weekly flights between Manila and Da Nang to 12, contributing to enhancing passengers’ exchange between the two cities” said Mrs. Hoai An.

Mr. Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, noted passengers in Central Viet Nam will have the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the Philippines as well as enjoy convenient connections to other cities and resort islands in the Philippines, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.

According to the Da Nang Statistics Office, the city welcomed more than 65,000 visitors from the Philippines in 2024. In the first 5 months of 2025 alone, this number reached more than 49,000, 2.26 times higher than the same period last year.

Source: DNO – en.baodanang.vn – Jul 02, 2025

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UNESCO launches two strategic projects on culture and education in Viet Nam

As part of the ongoing Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025 (DANAFF III), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and SOVICO Group signed two strategic cooperation agreements to launch two key projects on culture and education for the 2025 – 2030 period.


Two projects on education and culture jointly launched by UNESCO and SOVICO are poised to transform Viet Nam

Accordingly, the first project “Promoting the Dynamic Development of Cultural and Creative Industries in Viet Nam” will support over 10,000 young people, artists and creative entrepreneurs through training, mentoring and start-up support programmes.

The project will also modernize cultural spaces such as museums, theaters, and art centers, while promoting policy dialogues to create a favourable environment for the development of cultural and creative industries in Viet Nam.

In partnership with the Viet Nam Cinema Promotion Association, the project will enhance the capacity of young filmmakers, foster international connections and increase the creative and cultural industries’ contribution to the national GDP from the current 3.5% to 7% in line with the national strategy.

The second project called “Building Happy Schools for Educational Reform and Sustainable Development in Viet Nam” will concentrate on developing a national policy framework for a positive, comprehensive, student-centered school environment, based on the UNESCO Global Happy School model. The pilot phase will be implemented in at least 20 schools across all three regions of the country.

These two projects are part of the 10-year Strategic Partnership between UNESCO and SOVICO signed in Paris in 2024. The signing marks an important step forward in building a creative, equitable and inclusive ecosystem in Viet Nam where young people, women and those working in the fields of culture and education are equipped with the skills to create positive change.

Source: DNO – en.baodanang.vn – Jul 02, 2025

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Vietnam, China to compete in DIFF 2025’s grand finale

The organizing board of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 officially announced the two most excellent teams advancing to the final competition on July 12.

The organizers of the DIFF 2025 announcing the two best teams advancing to the final competition on July 12

With top scores from the judging panel, Z121 Vina Pyrotech under Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense and Jiangxi Yanfeng from China will compete in the final round of the event.

The two performances are regarded as standout displays, harmoniously combining advanced techniques with their unique cultural identities, while expressing the spirit of the general theme of DIFF 2025: “Da Nang – A new era.”

The DIFF 2025 is the largest edition ever held, featuring ten teams from Vietnam, Finland, the U.K., Portugal, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Italy, Canada, and China. Each team has showcased their nation’s identity through fireworks, music and storytelling, making the jury’s final selection especially challenging.

The performance of Z121 Vina Pyrotech at the DIFF 2025

According to results of the draw held on June 29, the Chinese team will perform first, followed by Z121 Vina Pyrotech. Each team will receive nearly 7,000 fireworks shells from the organizers and then choreograph their displays under the theme “Welcoming a new era.”

The DIFF 2025 awards include a 20,000 USD grand prize, a 10,000 USD second prize, and a 5,000 USD Audience Choice Award. This year, two new 5,000 USD prizes, Most Creative Team and Most Promising Team, will also be presented, reflecting the high quality of this year’s competition.

The performance of Jiangxi YanGeng

The final competition will be broadcast live on VTV1 – Vietnam Television at 8:00p.m. on July 12.

Source: PANO – en.qdnd.vn- Jun 30, 2025

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Da Nang welcomes Thai and European famtrip delegations to survey tourism

In June, the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism already coordinated with Emirates Airlines to welcome famtrip delegations including prestigious travel companies from Thailand and Europe to survey and experience tourism products and services in the city.

Accordingly, from June 15 – 18, the Thai famtrip delegation comprising 12 representatives from leading travel companies visited a number of prominent destinations such as Sun World Ba Na Hills, Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An Ancient Town and Da Nang Museum, along with high-end beach resorts such as Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center. The programme aimed to strengthen connections with Thai partners and build tour products targeting the high-end customer segment.

Between June 20 and 23, Da Nang received a European famtrip delegation of 16 members from key markets such as the UK, Germany, Italy, Russia, etc. via Emirates flights.

The delegation engaged in experiencing unique cultural and tourism activities in both Da Nang and Quang Nam Province, including Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025, Sun World Ba Na Hills, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.

The European guests stayed at international-class resorts such as Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Premier Village Danang Resort, and Hoiana Golf & Resort. They were also facilitated to connect B2B trade with local tourism businesses to build new tour products that are suitable for the needs of the European market.

Welcoming these famtrip delegations is an important tourism promotion activity that significantly contributes to promoting the image of Da Nang as a safe, attractive and friendly destination among international tourists. At the same time, this is an opportunity for international partners to better understand the potential, diversity and quality of tourism services of the coastal city in Central Viet Nam.

The city hopes that, through cooperation with Emirates Airlines and international famtrip groups, Da Nang will expand cooperation opportunities, develop new tourism products and increase the number of visitors from key markets in the coming time.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 26, 2025

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Da Nang to host ASEAN – Korea Roundtable on Tourism

The ASEAN – Korea Roundtable on Tourism 2025 (AK-RT) is slated to take place in Da Nang from July 2 – 4.

The event is jointly organised by the Da Nang-based Duy Tan University, and PASSAGE TO ASEAN (P2A), a network of universities and colleges in the ASEAN region.

It will bring together policy makers from ministries, departments, and tourism sectors of ASEAN countries and South Korea, business leaders, and industry experts. The guests will discuss and propose practical solutions, thereby contributing to the recovery and sustainable development of the tourism industry in the post-pandemic context.

The event will focus on strengthening security and facilitating tourism activities; enhancing the experience of tourists; training and developing human resources in the tourism industry; and promoting understanding and respect for cultural diversity between ASEAN countries and South Korea.

Launched in August 2024, the AK-RT project is part of ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA). AK-RT is held in rotation in each country for 3 years. The first edition will be held in Da Nang (Viet Nam), and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the AKFTA.

The event will greatly contribute to affirming the position of Duy Tan University in the field of tourism education and research, and at the same time, open up opportunities for Viet Nam, especially Da Nang, to improve its position on the international tourism cooperation map.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 26, 2025

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LED kites light up Da Nang’s night sky

In recent days, locals and tourists have been quite impressed with the ongoing artistic kite programme titled “Colours in the Air” at Pham Van Dong Beach, Da Nang city.

Giant, colourful kites on Pham Van Dong Beach. Photo: Ngoc Ha

50 aerodynamic kites, designed to simulate marine life, fly freely in the sky, creating a vivid picture where nature and art blend.

In particular, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, kites with LED lighting systems fly in the Da Nang night sky.

From 7:00pm to 9:00pm, kites with LED lighting systems fly in the Da Nang night sky. Photo: Ngoc Ha

Each glowing kite is not only a work of visual art, but also a gentle story about the ocean, childhood dreams, freedom and hope. It is a moment that you cannot just see with your eyes, but need to feel with your soul.

According to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the artistic kite performance programme “Colours in the Sky” is one of the most impressive and inspiring visual highlights of this year’s Enjoy Da Nang Festival. It is a place where residents and visitors can look up to the sky to touch the soul of Da Nang summer and where each wind and each color in the sky becomes a vivid drawing for a youthful, creative and vibrant city.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 23, 2025

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Son La, Da Nang promote tourism

As part of the “Colours of Son La” tourism event in Da Nang city in 2025, the People’s Committees of Son La province and Da Nang organised the Son La – Da Nang Tourism Promotion Conference on June 22.


At the Son La – Da Nang Tourism Promotion Conference

Attending the conference were Ho Ky Minh, member of the Standing Board of the Da Nang Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee; Trang Thi Xuan, member of the Standing Board of the Son La provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee; leaders of several departments and sectors; representatives from travel companies, cooperatives, and tourism service businesses from Son La province, Da Nang city, and Quang Nam province.

At the conference, representatives from both localities presented an overview of their tourism resources, products, cultures, lands, and people. Son La, geographically located at the heart of the northwestern region, boasts diverse and abundant tourism resources in both nature and culture. In recent years, the number of tourists visiting Son La has steadily increased. In the first six months of 2025, the province welcomed nearly 3 million visitors, generating tourism revenue of about 3.5 trillion VND (133.95 million USD), with an average annual growth rate of 15-20%.

Da Nang city has also experienced remarkable growth in tourism since the beginning of the year. The estimated number of overnight visitors has reached 4.6 million, with tourism revenue estimated at 13 trillion VND, up 24% over the same period last year. The city continues to strengthen promotional activities, host major events, and expand international flight routes, thereby reinforcing its position as a leading destination in the Central – Central Highlands region.

During the conference, representatives from travel companies and tourism businesses from both localities introduced tourist destinations, preferential policies, and promotional programmes designed to attract tourists from both sides. They also discussed cooperative solutions, proposed mechanisms for tourism development partnerships, addressed challenges, and recommended the development of suitable tourism routes between Son La and Da Nang in the near future.


Representatives of the Da Nang Tourism Association and the Son La Tourism Association sign an agreement on cooperation in tourism development

Also at the event, a number of cooperation agreements were signed, including an agreement on promoting the development of culture, sports, and tourism between the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Son La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and another on tourism development between the Da Nang Tourism Association and the Son La Tourism Association.

Source: Son La Newspaper – en.baosonla.org.vn – Jun 22, 2025

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Viet Nam is cheapest country to live as expat: Daily Mail

Viet Nam is the cheapest country to live as an expat, according to the experts at William Russell who commissioned the research, noted an article released by Daily Mail, the British newspaper, earlier this week.


Da Nang is Viet Nam’s cheapest city with easy access to beaches and a vibrant nightlife scene, according to Daily Mail

Daily Mail quoted a spokesperson’s saying that a long-time favorite among budget-conscious and digital nomads, Viet Nam has all the ingredients needed to make the perfect quality of life.

From sun-swept beaches to metropolitan cities, good food and friendly locals, modern conveniences and ancient traditions to discover, Vietnam is one of the few countries that can truly claim to have it all.

A one-bedroom apartment can cost as little as US$361 or £265 a month while a three bedroom condo comes to US$801 or £589 on average per month.

And the overall cost of living in Viet Nam is 59 percent cheaper than the UK, highlighted William Russell.

The experts say the country’s cheapest city is Da Nang, a coastal metropolis with easy access to beaches and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Earlier, a 2024 InterNations study showed that Viet Nam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 53 destinations when it comes to personal finances.

Viet Nam also came in 40th place for quality of life, 29th place for expat essentials such as digital life, housing and language, and ranked 14th for working abroad-with considerations like career prospects, salary and job security factored in.

Meanwhile, the 2024 Expat Insider report stated that 86 percent of expatriates rated Viet Nam’s cost of living positively, more than double the global average. Some 65 percent expressed satisfaction with their financial situation, citing high incomes and low expenses. Around 19 percent reported annual earnings of above US$150,000 compared to the global average of 10 percent.

Data from MovetoAsia, a consultancy specializing in foreign investment and relocation, shows an 18 percent increase in expatriates seeking assistance to move to Viet Nam in 2024.

Viet Nam hosted more than 9.2 million international visitors in the first five months of the year, rising by 21.3 percent against the same time of 2024, according to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)./. 

Source: VGP – en.baochinhphu.vn – Jun 21, 2025

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Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2025 opens

In his remarks at the opening ceremony of the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2025 on Friday evening, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Chi Cuong said proudly that the city’s tourism industry experienced strong growth in the first half of the year.

Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Tran Chi Cuong delivered his opening speech at the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2025. Photo: Ngoc Ha

A series of events and festivals at national and international scales are being held across the city, whilst many new and unique tourism products are launched. These efforts significantly contribute to creating a fresh, vibrant atmosphere, and attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists to the city this summer.

With the goal of diversifying products and affirming the city’s position as “Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination”, the organisation of the Enjoy Da Nang 2025 and such major events as the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025 and the 3rd edition of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival is expected to form a series of unique summer activities, bringing a complete experience to visitors, he added.

Mr. Cuong noted this year’s festival is organised systematically and professionally on a large scale. It features a series of rich and attractive entertainment and sports activities, along with culinary and tourism services, contributing to opening up interesting experiences for people and visitors throughout the festival.

Through this event, the city hoped to spread the image of Da Nang – an ideal destination where both domestic and international visitors can enjoy a diverse, modern and high-quality tourism ecosystem, he said.

Many exciting art performances at the opening night of the Da Nang Enjoy Festival. Photo: Ngoc Ha

At the opening night, the audience and visitors were immersed in the vibrant space of the grand music show titled “Larue Color Fest” gathering famous domestic singers and artists such as singers Mono, Orange and My My, and DJ Peeka. All elaborately choreographed performances in combination with music, dance, and lighting technology brought a colorful art party, stirring up the sea space and creating an emotional summer mark.

Within the framework of the festival, an array of attractive, new and unique entertainment, sports, cultural and tourism activities are held at local tourist beaches and along both banks of the Han River. Included are the “Da Nang Summer Flavors” culinary space, “Story of Fishing Village” art installation space, and “Art Kite – Colors in the sky”.

Moreover, there are lots of exciting and thrilling water sports activities include canoe jet-skiing at Man Thai Beach, Da Nang Barefoot Run, Da Nang Beach Soccer 2025, yoga performance “Touching the Dawn of Da Nang”, Flashmob Zumba MasterClass performance with ZESTm Hender by nearly 200 people, and sailing performance on the Han River.

Nightly music programmes feature acoustics band programme, Son La Color art programme, Maia Summer Vibes music night, and international music programme – DJ Alexander Rud.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 21, 2025

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Experience with culinary passport

Many domestic and international tourists arriving at the airport or visiting service locations in Da Nang city express delight when receiving a very special passport: the culinary passport.

Tourists arriving at Da Nang Airport are warmly welcomed and presented with gifts, including a culinary passport.

The culinary passport becomes part of a traveler’s backpack essentials, connecting every visitor to 50 selected restaurants that have been carefully vetted and strictly monitored for food safety by local authorities.

After finishing their meals at a restaurant, each table of guests was introduced by staff to the culinary passport program launched by Da Nang’s tourism sector. All guests had to do was present their passport, and the staff would flip it open and stamp it with a unique red seal bearing the words “DaNang Food Tour.”

The Culinary Passport Project, launched in late 2024, offers tourists a unique food experience in Da Nang. At each stop, they get a red “DaNang Food Tour” stamp. The more stamps collected, the more dining discounts and chances to win prizes worth millions of VND.

Some guests are even gifted fresh oysters after meals. The passport mimics a real travel document but highlights local food spots. In March, a major food festival featuring 200 regional and global dishes was held along the East Sea, celebrating the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

The Da Nang Foodtour campaign combines with the Culinary Passport to promote the city’s vibrant cuisine.

Da Nang’s Culinary Passport campaign is drawing much attention by promoting tourism through food experiences. Tourists receive a passport upon arrival, collect stamps at 50 certified restaurants, and enjoy dining discounts or prizes. Many keep it as a memorable souvenir.

Over 10,000 passports have been distributed. A digital food map at foodtourdanang.vn highlights 400 trusted eateries, including Michelin-recommended spots.

In early 2025, Da Nang recorded 1.6 million visitors, with food and beverage revenue up 18.6%, reaching nearly 3 trillion VND.

Source: QNO – en.baoquangnam.vn – Jun 12, 2025