Resolution and Life

Legal, institutional improvement must facilitate development: Party chief

General Secretary Lam emphasised that the committee must focus on strategic, high-impact issues outlined in Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW issued on April 30, 2025 by the Politburo on renovating law-making and law enforcement to meet the requirements of national development in the new era, prioritising urgent matters and accelerating progress toward achieving the 2025 targets, particularly removing legal bottlenecks hindering development.

National Village spotlights M’nong culture in Family Day festivities

Resolution No. 57 unleashes innovation potential for enterprises, education establishments: expert

PM takes bold stance against abuse of social housing policies

Party chief emphasises thrift practice

PM chairs 10th meeting on Government restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 10th meeting of the Government Steering Committee tasked with reviewing the implementation of the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution on continued reform and reorganisation of the political system to ensure it is streamlined, effective and efficient, in Hanoi on January 13.

Resolution 57 to create breakthroughs in socio-economic development: Party chief

With specific goals aimed at changing scientific mindsets and approaches to realise policies, remove barriers and unlock abilities, Resolution 57 will contribute to creating breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, and laying a strong foundation for the nation's robust development in the new era, Party General Secretary To Lam stated at a conference on January 13.

Streamlined Government apparatus to feature 14 ministries, 8 agencies, no general departments

The Government apparatus in the 2021-2026 tenure, after restructured and streamlined, will feature 14 ministries and three ministry-level agencies, a reduction of five; and five Government-affiliated agencies, down by three, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

OP-ED: Fruits of economic growth must reach all citizens, says Party chief

The fruits of economic growth must be shared harmoniously, fairly, and equitably among all citizens, Party General Secretary To Lam told a conference reviewing the 2024 performance and setting 2025 tasks for the Government and local authorities in Hanoi on January 8.

Vietnam, Laos outline measures to deepen bilateral ties

A multiple of substantive measures were sketched out to deepen the Vietnam – Laos relations at the 47th meeting of the two countries’ intergovernmental committee for bilateral cooperation held in Vientiane on January 9 under the co-chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.

Mong people in Son La celebrate traditional New Year

The Mong ethnic community in the northern province of Son La celebrates their traditional New Year about a month earlier than the Lunar New Year. During this time, the Mong people joyfully welcome the New Year with hope for a life filled with greater warmth and happiness in the year ahead.

PM urges transformative approach to law-making

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a shift in law-making process, stressing that laws should not only ensure effective governance but also foster openness and harness all available resources to facilitate national development.

Government law-building session discusses seven draft laws, resolutions

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s law-building session in Hanoi on January 7, which discussed seven draft laws and resolutions from the National Assembly (NA), many of which are related to the improvement of the legal system to make it coherent to the restructuring of political system’s organisational apparatus.

PM urges optimal SOE reform for national interests

The restructuring of state-owned corporations and enterprises must follow the spirit of “placing national interests above all else” to ensure that state capital is managed and developed optimally, serving national development in the new era, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

“Emperor's treasure” gold seal recognised as national treasure

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision recognising 33 national treasures. Among these, the Nguyen Dynasty's golden imperial seal of “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor) has been officially designated a national treasure.

Vietnam to cut at least one-fifth of public workforce in major overhaul

The Vietnamese Government plans to reduce the civil service workforce by at least 20% as part of an ongoing administrative reform initiative aimed at streamlining the state apparatus while maintaining the quality of services.

Deputy PM requests completion of SOE restructuring projects for approval in Q1

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called for stronger efforts to complete the restructuring projects of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) for approval within the first quarter of this year.

PM urges choosing optimal solutions to political system re-organisation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 2 chaired the 7th meeting of the Government's steering committee for the review of the implementation of Resolution No. 18/NQ-TW adopted by the 12th Party Central Committee in 2017 which aims to continue reform and re-organise the political system to ensure that it is streamlined and operates more efficiently and effectively.

Vietnam, US enjoy a year of strategic partnership progress: Ambassador

One year after Vietnam and the US upgraded their ties to the comprehensive strategic partnership, the two countries have enjoyed thriving cooperation across multiple domains, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E.Knapper told the Vietnam News Agency.

Party General Secretary highlights Vietnam's aspiration to rise in new era

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025 and the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930 – 2025). The following is a translation of the interview: