Huu Nghi – Chi Lang Expressway officially opened to traffic
The expressway, a nationally important project, plays a crucial role in socio-economic development, creating new momentum for national development in the 2026–2030 period.
PM sets higher requirements for 500 kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen transmission line project
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the 500 kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen transmission line project in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on March 16.
Party chief requests continued review and revisions to draft Political Report
Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also head of the sub-committee, called for continued review and revisions to the draft Political Report, saying that it must guide the nation's development in the years ahead.
Steering committee for re-organising administrative units convenes first meeting
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh provided further details on the Government’s proposal, which involves transferring about one-third of the responsibilities currently handled by district-lev administrations to provincial authorities, while decentralising the remaining two-thirds to the commune-level administrations.
Hanoi to slash business conditions by at least 30%
In a document issued on March 11, the Hanoi People’s Committee stressed the need to mobilise all economic sectors, businesses and citizens to engage in socio-economic development, contributing to national growth. All institutional frameworks, mechanisms, and policies must be aligned with the objective.
Vietnam proposes key priorities for advancing gender equality
Sharing Vietnam’s achievements, Thanh noted that women account for nearly one-third of Vietnam’s National Assembly members; 40% of Vietnam’s STEM workforce is female; 26.5% of businesses in the country are owned by women; women account for 68.5% of the country’s labour force, surpassing the global average of 48.7% and 14.4% of Vietnam’s peacekeepers are women, higher than the UN average of 10.2%.
Vietnam, Singapore issue joint statement on establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam and Singapore on March 12 issued a joint statement on the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
PM urges removal of 30% of unnecessary business conditions
In his March 9 official dispatch, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged ministries, agencies, and localities to focus on thoroughly reviewing, reducing, and simplifying regulations and administrative procedures related to investment, production, business activities, and citizens' daily lives.
Vietnam delivers report at session on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Vietnam’s Party and State highly prioritise the rights of the disabled as seen in the implementation of a system of support policies to ensure favourable conditions for the group to equally exercise their rights.
Social housing must be prioritized over commercial accommodation: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a national teleconference on March 6, to seek measures to speed up the development of social housing.
Administrative merger must ensure principles, criteria, standards: PM
Chairing a meeting of the Government’s Party Committee in Hanoi on March 5, PM Chinh, who is also its Secretary, stressed the importance of preserving each region's unique geographical, socio-economic, cultural, and historical characteristics, while ensuring that merged units can complement and support one another.
Harnessing innovation, digital transformation for growth: Party chief
The Party General Secretary To Lam has stressed the need for bold action in adopting and deploying science, technology, and innovation to improve governance and services for businesses and citizens.
OP-ED: Continued exemption of registration fees gives push to EV market
Lifelong learning aims to dare to think, dare to speak, dare to do, dare to take responsibility, dare to sacrifice for the common good, and to become useful persons for society.
Vietnam’s top destinations shine in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Awards
Vietnam has once again proven its appeal as a global travel hotspot, with multiple destinations earning prestigious accolades in the 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best by Tripadvisor, the world’s leading online travel platform.
Forest worship ceremony of Mong people in Na Hau
With its traditional rituals, beautiful customs, and sacred significance, the forest worship ceremony of the Mong ethnic community in Na Hau commune, Van Yen district, Yen Bai province, was officially recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2024, as part of Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage.
Resolution No. 57 removes barriers for sci-tech development
On December 22, 2024, the Politburo issued Resolution No.57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, regarded as a resolution that aims to unleash Vietnam’s technological potential.
11 Party organisations under NA Party Committee established
Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and Chairman of the NA Tran Thanh Man chaired a conference in Hanoi on February 27 to announce the establishment of 11 Party organisations under the NA Party Committee.
Vietnam places great importance on rights, welfare of the disabled
Vietnam is one of the countries with a relatively high percentage of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Resolution on pilot policies for urban railway network development in Hanoi, HCM City
The resolution outlines a series of specific mechanisms and policies, including the mobilisation and allocation of investment capital; procedures for investing in urban rail projects and those based on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model; the development of the rail industry, technology transfer, and workforce training; policies on construction materials and waste disposal; and specific regulations for HCM City.
ASEAN Future Forum 2025: Tightening ties to effectively respond to challenges
In their speeches, leaders of countries and international organisations emphasised ASEAN’s cooperation, solidarity, inclusivity, and resilience amid global uncertainties and significant transformations.
70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day – a proud and glorious journey
Seventy years ago, on February 27, 1955, President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter to a conference of medical workers across the country, encouraging them to uphold the noble principle of being “A good doctor is like an affectionate mother” and to unite in building a national healthcare system with the motto of “Science – National Identity – Public Service.” His words served as a guiding light for generations of medical professionals, urging them to dedicate themselves to the revolutionary cause and the well-being of the people.
