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Da Nang, Vietjet sign comprehensive cooperation agreement for 2026–2030

Da Nang, Vietjet sign comprehensive cooperation agreement for 2026–2030

This collaboration aims to strengthen the relationship between the two parties, leverage their respective strengths and resources, and jointly implement programmes and activities in areas of mutual interest—all in alignment with the city’s development orientation and Vietjet’s operational strategy.
Ho Chi Minh City pushes English as second language in schools

Ho Chi Minh City pushes English as second language in schools

In 2027-2028, Ho Chi Minh City targets 20-30% of managers, teachers and staff in English proficiency training, 30% of establishments providing training in English/STEM/STEAM teaching methods, at least 30% of educational establishments with a complete English-speaking environment, and at least 15% of educational establishments teaching subjects in English.
More room for Vietnam-Russia financial cooperation: Russian think-tank

More room for Vietnam-Russia financial cooperation: Russian think-tank

For Russia, the Vietnam International Financial Centre is seen as a new financial lane alongside trade, energy and industry. Vietnam–Russia trade hit 4.77 billion USD in 2025, up 4%, generating demand for payments, bank guarantees, letters of credit, transport insurance and trade finance. VIFC financial entities can capture that business if they clear legal and commercial hurdles.
Vietnam, Poland establish Strategic Partnership

Vietnam, Poland establish Strategic Partnership

Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation will become a new pillar of the Strategic Partnership, supported by stronger research, training and technology transfer links among universities, research institutes and businesses.
Top Vietnamese leader visits Niels Bohr Institute in Denmark

Top Vietnamese leader visits Niels Bohr Institute in Denmark

Joachim Mathiesen, head of the institute, briefed the Vietnamese guests on its history and research activities. He said that as a leading physics research centre at the University of Copenhagen, the institute is renowned for its foundational contributions to atomic physics and quantum mechanics.
Vietnam extends free .id.vn, .biz.vn domain fees to three years

Vietnam extends free .id.vn, .biz.vn domain fees to three years

The new domain extensions and improved fee incentives are intended to promote the digital economy and digital society by making national “.vn” domains more accessible, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises, household businesses, cooperatives and young people.
Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity: Top leader

Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity: Top leader

The Party Central Committee’s decisions require changes in thinking and coordinated reforms in Party building, leadership methods and personnel work. Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity, demonstrated through the operational effectiveness of the political system, the economy’s competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.
National brand programme drives Vietnamese corporate competitiveness

National brand programme drives Vietnamese corporate competitiveness

Vietnam’s national brand value reached 462.28 billion USD in 2026, up 45.14% from 2020 and ranking 32nd among 193 countries, according to Brand Finance. The challenge, however, goes beyond climbing the rankings or scaling up. It is turning those gains into lasting competitiveness and getting Vietnamese firms deeper into global value chains.