Happy Vietnam (VNA)

PM’s conclusions set to clear bottlenecks, spur corporate growth

The PM called on the business community, business associations and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to strengthen self-reliance, innovation and competitiveness by improving governance, adopting advanced technologies, enhancing product quality and using capital more efficiently.

More than 80% of Vietnam's population uses smartphones

The 2025 household living standards survey showed that 87.3% of the population used mobile phones, up 2.5 percentage points from 84.8% in 2024. Of those, 80.3% used smartphones, while the proportion of people using feature phones fell to 8.5%.

Kunming – Nha Trang air service resumes to boost tourism, connectivity

The restored Kunming–Nha Trang route is expected to cater to growing travel demand and facilitate tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China.

Vietnamese association launched in France to foster technology, AI cooperation

In the context of the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, Hai said GCVF should position itself as a bridge for knowledge and technology transfer, bringing scientific and technological achievements from France and Europe to support Vietnam’s practical development needs.

Lawmakers endorse plan to develop Dong Nai into regional economic connectivity hub

Delegates said the establishment of Dong Nai city will mark a fundamental shift in both the development and local governance models, positioning Dong Nai as a major urban centre that can share functions, strengthen linkages and promote complementary development with Ho Chi Minh City.

Preparations for NA, People’s Council elections on track at grassroots level

Discussions focused on candidates’ action programmes, media airtime allocation, plans for voter meetings, and election-related communications.