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OP-ED: Party’s political report: Economic growth in tandem with human development

The draft report sets economic targets for the 2026–2030 period, aiming for an average annual GDP growth rate of at least 10% and a per capita GDP of about 8,500 USD by 2030. In the social sphere, the draft aims to raise the HDI to 0.78, increase average life expectancy to around 75.5 years with at least 68 healthy years, and reduce the poverty rate under the multidimensional poverty standard for 2026–2030 by 1–1.5% annually.

Outcomes of 13th Party Central Committee’s 13th meeting to be disseminated across political system

Vietnamese PM, UN Secretary-General attend press conference on signing ceremony of Hanoi Convention

Social housing policies must best benefit homebuyers: PM

Award ceremony for 5th national writing contest on safeguarding Party’s ideological foundations

Over 200,000 substandard homes rebuilt nationwide so far

A total of 201,651 makeshift and dilapidated homes across Vietnam have been rebuilt or are currently under construction as of April 18, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam boasts over 14.87 million hectares of forest in 2024

As of December 31, 2024, the total forest area nationwide reached over 14.87 million hectares, including more than 10 million hectares of natural forests and nearly 5 million hectares of planted ones.

Over 200,000 substandard homes rebuilt nationwide so far

This nationwide drive is part of an ongoing emulation campaign launched by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and calling for concerted efforts to eliminate substandard houses by the end of this year.

Party chief attends grand art performance celebrating national reunification

As a highlight of the commemorative activities, it vividly retraced the nation’s proud and heroic history, celebrating the monumental victory of the 1975 Spring Offensive, while highlighting the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people and armed forces, as well as the iconic image of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers” in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign.

Can Tho-Ca Mau expressway project must be completed by December 19: PM

The expressway, spanning over 110 km, connects Can Tho city with Hau Giang, Bac Lieu, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau provinces, complemented by 25.85 km of connecting routes.

PM encourages forces ahead of 50th reunification anniversary parade

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a visit to the southern province of Dong Nai on April 19 to inspect and encourage military, militia, and police forces preparing for the grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30).

Truong Son trail – Ho Chi Minh trail: a legendary pathway to national reunification and progress

During the resistance war against the US, a strategic route played a significant role in the Great 1975 Spring Victory, which liberated the South and reunified the country. That legendary route was Truong Son Trail – also known as Ho Chi Minh Trail, a symbol of Vietnam’s unwavering determination, extraordinary courage, and remarkable ingenuity.

OP-ED: Merger of provinces, cities aims to optimise national development space

The ultimate goal of this move is to create a development space for the new administrative units that aligns with the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnamese, Chinese leaders join friendly exchange activities in Hanoi

The activities included a Vietnam-China people’s friendly meeting, the launch of the “Red Journey: Youth’s researches and studies,” the inauguration of a new Vietnam–China railway cooperation mechanism, and a photo exhibition celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Top Chinese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and the high-ranking delegation of the Chinese Party and State laid wreaths and paid respects to President Ho Chi Minh, a national liberation hero, an outstanding man of culture, a genius leader of the Party and people of Vietnam, a steadfast revolutionary soldier and a close friend of the peoples of the world.

Megastory Truong Son trail – Ho Chi Minh trail: A legendary pathway to national reunification and progress

Top Chinese leader highlights China-Vietnam community with a shared future

China and Vietnam are friendly socialist neighbors sharing the same ideals and extensive strategic interests. The profound friendship between the two parties and two peoples, forged decades ago, has grown stronger as they explore a socialist path suited to respective national conditions and advance respective modernization drive.

Vietnam unveils administrative overhaul, reducing provincial-level units from 63 to 34

Vietnam plans to have 34 provincial-level units (28 provinces and six centrally-run cities), down from the current 63.

Party chief spotlights close friendship between Vietnam and China

Vietnam and China are two close neighbours, connected by mountains and rivers, and the people of the two countries have shared many similarities in culture and customs, and together cultivated a long-standing traditional friendship that has lasted for thousands of years, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has written in an article.

Vietnam’s morning glory stir-fry named Among the world’s 100 best vegetable dishes

UNESCO approves honour of celebrity Le Quy Don, Hoang Van musician’s collection

Member states of UNESCO adopted a decision recommending the UNESCO General Conference, scheduled for this November, endorse the commemoration of the birth anniversaries of several eminent persons worldwide, including a joint celebration with Vietnam marking the 300th birth of scholar Le Quy Don (1726–2026).

Top leader delivers keynote speech at 13th Party Central Committee’s 11th plenum

Party General Secretary To Lam delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the 13th Party Central Committee's 11th plenum in Hanoi on April 10, outlining sweeping reforms and targets designed to propel the nation forward.

SIPAS 2024: Positive shift seen in citizen satisfaction with public administrative services

The 2024 Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) reached an average of 83.94%, up 1.28 percentage points from 2023.

First working day of 13th Party Central Committee’s 11th meeting

The 11th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on April 10.

Trade talks with US must be placed in overall bilateral relationship: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the immediate formation of a negotiating team led by the Minister of Industry and Trade to engage with the US on a balanced and sustainable reciprocal trade agreement, laying stress on the need to closely monitor developments and propose timely, flexible and effective adaptation solutions.