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Three national target programmes - A leverage for sustainable development of rural and mountainous areas

The National Assembly (NA) on December 11, 2025 passed Resolution No. 257/2025/QH15, greenlighting investment policy for a sweeping National Target Programme on new-style rural development, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas through 2035.

14th National Party Congress: Environmental protection – driver of sustainable development

A notable new feature in the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress is that environmental protection is no longer treated as an auxiliary task, but increasingly regarded as a foundation for the country’s sustainable development in the coming period.

14th National Party Congress: Social welfare aligned with sustainable development

Humanitarian work has emerged as an important complementary pillar, providing timely support to vulnerable groups while reinforcing ties between the Party, the State and the people.

Towards 14th National Party Congress: Urban planning helps turn national development vision into reality

In the early years of renewal, Vietnam had fewer than 400 urban areas. Today, the figure has risen to more than 902 of various categories. The classification of cities has brought Vietnam’s urban system closer to international practice, while clearly defining the national and regional roles of major cities.

14th National Party Congress to lay foundation for new stage of national development

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is not only an occasion to review the achievements already made, but also lay the foundation for the country’s strategic transformation in the new period.

OP-ED: Vietnam shapes a new strategic position

Vietnam is entering a new developmental phase on firmer footing, with heightened stature and greater strategic space, though it must strengthen internal capacity and improve growth quality to weather future uncertainties.

OV maintain constructive approach in contributing ideas to homeland's development

Dung stressed that freedom of expression is an important value, but it must go hand in hand with responsibility, objectivity and a constructive spirit. Contributed ideas aimed at improving the country deserve appreciation, while extreme, ill-intentioned or hostile views do not reflect the shared aspiration to build and develop the nation.

Culture must be Vietnam’s strength, people’s spiritual foundation: PM

He emphasised that the sector must cultivate an advanced Vietnamese culture rich in national identity, promote well-rounded human development, and foster a humane, civilised, and modern cultural environment, ensuring that culture permeates society and serves as both a strong spiritual foundation and an internal driver of development.

Digital economy – driver for Vietnam’s breakthrough in new development phase

The digital economy is establishing itself as a pillar of Vietnam’s development process as it is expected to reach about 39 billion USD in 2025 and boasts one of the fastest growth rates in Southeast Asia.

Culture, people drive Vietnam’s aspiration to rise

After 80 years since its founding and 40 years of “Doi Moi (Renewal), Vietnam is entering a new historical phase, described by Party General Secretary To Lam as the era of the nation’s rise.

Cultural industry strategy: Vietnam steps into era of creative economy

The strategy identifies core issues: creativity, identity, and facilitating conditions for talented people to shine.

Vietnam advances people-centred AI development

The event brought together scientists, policymakers, and inventors to discuss responsible AI development with a focus on human-centred values. Participants explored practical applications of ethical frameworks, ensuring transparency and human oversight in AI, and promoting international cooperation to strengthen global AI governance.