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“Era of nation's rise”: An aspiration grounded in evidence, practice

Vietnam’s development track record shows that the “era of the nation's rise” is a political and theoretical marker of a new development phase. It represents a commitment, a rallying cry for progress, and a shared duty of the Party, people, and army to deliver a strong, prosperous Vietnam by 2045.

Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration established

The Politburo has decided to establish the Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration, chaired by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, under Decision No. 198-QD/TW dated June 10, 2026, with a total of 37 members.

Vietnam’s first national university to be celebrated at UNESCO, Montpellier

The programme is part of a series of events marking the 950th anniversary of Quoc Tu Giam (1076–2026) and 50 years of cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO, organised by the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.

Vietnam pushes women’s greater representation in int’l legal bodies

Ambassador Do Hung Viet called for sustained dialogue, sharper awareness and coordinated, practical measures, from the grassroots to global forums, to ensure women are recognised, can contribute meaningfully and have greater access to leadership roles within international legal processes and bodies.

Hue International Music Week 2026 opens

Audiences will enjoy a diverse musical palette ranging from V-pop, K-pop, J-pop and alternative pop to flamenco and other emerging international performance trends.

A visual feast under stormy sky at DIFF 2026

Three competition nights in, DIFF 2026 is reinforcing its position as Southeast Asia’s premier fireworks festival and a top summer destination in Asia.

PM launches nationwide campaign for sustainable double-digit growth

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called on ministries, sectors and localities to promptly translate the emulation movement into practical action plans and programmes, ensuring that emulation becomes not merely a campaign but a driving force for action, an ecosystem for discovering good models, replicating successful models and best practices.

Over 1.2 million students begin national high school graduation exam

Under the current examination format, candidates are required to complete the mandatory Literature and Mathematics tests, along with a combined test comprising two subjects selected from a range of options, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Foreign Languages, History, Geography, Technology-Industry, Technology-Agriculture, and Economics-Law. Students may also choose to take a foreign language different from the one studied at school.

National Press Award on Buddhism honours 35 outstanding journalistic works

The awards serve not only as recognition of the enduring dedication and contributions of journalists, but also as an opportunity to reaffirm the role of the press in conveying positive and benevolent messages.

Hanoi launches hospital network to boost organ donations

The new network aims to improve identification and management of potential donors, especially brain-dead patients, and to coordinate counseling, outreach and the receipt of donated organs.

Vietnam’s industrial production records strongest five-month growth in four years

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 9.1% year-on-year, the highest growth rate for the period in the past four years, according to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO).

Story bank initiative aims to amplify Vietnam’s global profile

Under a newly issued plan by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the story bank will serve as a central repository of content to be disseminated across multimedia platforms, helping bring Vietnam’s culture, people and development achievements to audiences worldwide.

Tourists prioritise nearby and safe destinations for summer 2026

Enhancing service quality, improving workforce skills and accelerating digital transformation will be crucial to strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Vietnam to develop four universities comparable to Asia’s leading institutions

The institutions covered by the scheme are the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City (UMP), Vietnamese-German University (VGU) and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM).

Vietnam promotes global participation in UN Convention against Cybercrime

Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 24, 2024, and opened for signature in Hanoi in October 2025, the convention is the first global multilateral treaty dedicated to combating cybercrime.

OP-ED: Vietnam’s media landscape challenges narrow assessments of press freedom

As digital transformation and global integration reshape the information landscape, Vietnam’s press sector continues to solidify its role as a key channel connecting the Party, State and people while providing comprehensive coverage of social life. The sector’s evolution reflects the country’s efforts to advance press freedom in line with its development goals and national circumstances.

International media highlight Vietnamese leader’s keynote address at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

The keynote policy address delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam at the opening session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29 has drawn wide attention from international media outlets and observers.

Vietnam, United Nations advance new development cooperation framework

Vietnam and the United Nations (UN) are stepping up efforts to build a new cooperation framework for the 2027–2031 period to support the country’s long-term development goals.

Vietnam teams up with CNN International Commercial to promote tourism worldwide

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, CNN has been an effective partner in recent years, helping showcase Vietnam’s culture, people, cuisine and diverse local experiences at international forums and events, and across its media platforms.

Vietnam approves national strategy for modern, safe inclusive financial ecosystem

Under the national financial inclusion strategy for the 2026-2030 period, Vietnam aims for 95% of the population aged 15 and above to have transaction accounts at banks or other authorised institutions by 2030.