Vietnam, Canada adopt Action Plan to implement Strategic Partnership
The Action Plan aims to translate commitments and orientations reached by high-ranking leaders into specific programmes and projects, particularly in priority areas.
Vietnam rolls out child protection programme for 2026–2030
Vietnam has rolled out a national programme for 2026–2030 aimed at strengthening child protection and preventing and reducing child labour in violation of the law.
Vietnam proposes four strategic cooperation directions at APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting
Vietnam’s proposals at the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting, which took place in Hangzhou, China received broad support and consensus from participating economies. Several members expressed their desire to work with Vietnam to further build consensus, with a view to ensuring that the APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Vietnam in 2027 will produce a shared vision and a substantive action programme.
Vietnam, Singapore pursue resilient shared future
The first Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue helped translate political trust between the two Parties into practical cooperation orientations and programmes, contributing to substantive and sustainable development of the Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and meeting the development needs of both countries in the new era.
Mariculture – new growth driver for Vietnam’s ocean economy
Resolution No 20-NQ/TW adopted by the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee at its third plenum on July 28, 2026, on building and developing Vietnam into a strong maritime nation identifies marine farming as a new pillar of the marine economy. It targets mariculture production value growing by an average of around 8% annually and accounting for 15% of the total fisheries sector value.
Vietnamese community in Singapore urged to contribute to deeper bilateral ties
Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu met with the Vietnamese Embassy staff and Vietnamese community in Singapore on August 24.
Farm produce clearance capacity enhanced at border gates
These days, agricultural trade activities, particularly durians, have been brisk at border gates in the northern province of Lang Son. To ensure smooth customs clearance, local authorities are supporting businesses while maintaining strict controls over product quality, origin and quarantine requirements.
Remains of fallen soldiers transported for DNA testing and identification
More than 7,000 samples taken from the remains of fallen soldiers were handed over at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi at noon on August 21, 2026, after being transported from Ho Chi Minh City. The samples will undergo DNA testing DNA testing to help identify the fallen soldiers.
Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Member of the Political Bureau and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Tran Cam Tu pays an official visit to Singapore and co-chairs the first Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue between the CPV and the People’s Action Party of Singapore from August 24–25.
Vietnam issues new cybersecurity rules for domestic, foreign businesses
Issued on August 19, the decree comprises six chapters and 32 articles, covering cybersecurity protection measures, information security assurance, specialised cybersecurity training, and management of IP address identification for telecommunications and Internet service providers.
National Security Strategy sets out integrated approach to safeguarding security in new era
The National Security Strategy under Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW calls for closely integrating traditional and modern approaches, strengthening grassroots security, addressing risks at their root and at an early stage, and turning challenges into opportunities to safeguard national interests and maintain a peaceful, stable environment for development.
Vietnam paves new way for high-quality FDI
The Political Bureau issued Resolution No. 10 on June 8 on developing the foreign-invested economic sector in the new period. The resolution is expected to bring a major shift in Vietnam’s FDI attraction strategy, moving from prioritising investment volume to focusing on quality, with technology, innovation and linkages with domestic enterprises at the centre.
National Security Strategy sets out goals for a secure, peaceful and prosperous Vietnam
The Party Central Committee has adopted a new National Security Strategy for the new era, aiming to build a modern, multi-layered and comprehensive people-based security posture, mobilise society as a whole to safeguard national security, curb crime and serious accidents, and foster social consensus for a peaceful, civilised and prosperous Vietnam.
Public security official highlights benefits of cybersecurity compliance
The National Cybersecurity Association held a conference in Hanoi on August 21 to highlight key features of and guide public compliance with the Law on Cybersecurity and Law on Personal Data Protection.
Vietnam’s wood industry seeks higher value
According to the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association (VIFORE) , about 74% of timber from planted forests is currently used to make wood chips and pellets, while 18% goes into plywood and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). Although these products consume around 80% of the raw material supply, they generate only about 3-4 billion USD of the sector’s total export turnover of 18 billion USD.
Resolution 22 on National Security Strategy sets out six guiding principles (Part 1)
General Secretary and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW on the National Security Strategy. The resolution states that national security protection is under the Party’s absolute and direct leadership in all aspects and the State’s unified management. It is a key and regular task of the entire Party, the people and the armed forces.
Bac Ninh poised for historic milestone as centrally-run city
Bac Ninh is approaching a historic milestone as the Government has approved a proposal to establish the province as a centrally-run city and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration, with localities across the province accelerating urban development and infrastructure preparations.
Vietnam remains Cambodia’s top seafood supplier in H1
Vietnam remained Cambodia’s largest seafood supplier, with shipments to the neighbouring market valued at more than 33 million USD. China ranked second, with exports worth over 16 million USD. Imports from other markets, including Hong Kong (China), Australia, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Malaysia, totaled around 10 million USD.
Vietnam eyes healthcare modernisation from grassroots foundation, technology application
The healthcare sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years to realise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions to improve healthcare delivery and public health.
From a safe cyberspace to strong national security
In the digital age, cyberspace offers tremendous convenience. With just an Internet-connected device, people can communicate, study, do business and access information quickly, regardless of geographical boundaries.
Artificial intelligence to be included in school curriculum
The AI education content is structured around four areas corresponding to key AI competencies: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design.
