Vietnamese diplomacy - 80 years of building, growing with the nation
State President Luong Cuong has penned an article on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the diplomatic sector (August 28, 1945-2025).
Party leader highlights power of solidarity
Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.
Party leader highlights power of solidarity
Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.
Death penalty for eight criminal offenses lifted
The new law abolishes the death penalty for eight criminal offenses: the crime aimed at overthrowing the people’s government; the crime of sabotaging state infrastructure and technical facilities; the crime of producing and trading counterfeit medicines for treatment and prevention; the crime of destroying peace and causing aggressive war; the crime of espionage; that of illegally transporting narcotics; embezzlement; and bribe taking.
Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Vietnam and China
At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Børge Brende- President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is attending the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin and conducting a working visit to China from June 24-27.
Sa Pa - “Switzerland of Vietnam" captivates RoK travelers
Located at an altitude of over 1,500 metres above sea level, Sapa is dubbed the “Switzerland of Vietnam” for its temperate climate, breathtaking scenery, and European-inspired architecture.
262,843 temporary, dilapidated houses nationwide eliminated
As of June 22, 2025, a total of 262,843 temporary and dilapidated houses had been eliminated nationwide, reaching 94.7% of the set target.
Revolutionary press must grow further to serve national development: Party chief
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
NA to make sure every promise leads to results: Top legislator
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Master plan on protection, promotion of human rights approved
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Vietnam makes bold push towards 2 million firms amidst global headwinds
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
Strengthening protection and management of heritage sites
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a dispatch urging local authorities to enhance the protection, management, and promotion of historical and cultural relics and scenic sites.
19th OANA General Assembly, 55th and 56th OANA Executive Board meetings
The 19th OANA General Assembly and the 55th and 56th OANA Executive Board Meetings will take place from June 17 to 21, 2025, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, following the theme "News agencies and challenges in the contemporary world."
Vietnam ready to organise two-tier local administration: home affairs minister
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Party chief urges developing officials capable of steering Vietnam into new era
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Vietnam’s revolutionary press nears centennial with modernisation push
Central to this evolution is the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA), which continues to lead, guid and protect journalists.
OP-ED: "Four pillars" for Vietnam’s rise: Turning institutions, laws into competitive advantage
Resolution 66 requires a connection between “internal” and “external” forces, harnessing the strength of Vietnam’s own resources while remaining open to global knowledge.
Serving with heart: Ho Chi Minh City’s free vegan noodle stall
The project was initially introduced under the name “1 VND Noodle Stall,” but after some confusion from visitors unfamiliar with the symbolic pricing, the name was changed to “Zero-VND Noodle Stall,” that offers warm, nutritious meals at no cost.
New commune-level political system must be operational by June 30: PM
The PM underlined that the current reform “revolution” requires a shift in mindset, habits, and approaches from passively responding to citizens’ needs to proactively meeting them.
Temporary house eradication: From a humanitarian policy to a national movement of solidarity
Originating from a deeply humanitarian policy of the Party and the State, the programme to do away with makeshift and dilapidated houses is gradually turning the dream of stable housing and livelihoods into reality for hundreds of thousands of poor citizens.
Vietnam remains a loyal friend of Sweden: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 12 affirmed that, Vietnam will remain a loyal friend of Sweden, and expressed his confidence that the two nations will continue moving forward together.