VIETNAM: NEW ERA - Happy Vietnam - Vietnam News Agency

Politburo sets six priorities for implementing Resolution No. 57

After 18 months of implementing Resolution No. 57, ministries, sectors and localities have adopted innovative and effective approaches that have generated positive momentum, while winning broad support from businesses, the scientific community and the public for policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Localities propose reforms to improve three-tier administration model

New administrative system must deliver new governance capacity: Top leader

Ho Chi Minh City launches eight key projects worth 9.6 bln USD

Deputy PM calls for continued governance reform to enhance administrative efficiency

One year on, Vietnam's three-tier administration model delivers major governance gains

Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of its Organisation Commission and head of the steering committee for the review, said the reform has marked a qualitative shift in national governance towards a more modern, efficient and service-oriented administration.

Vietnam officially launches national agricultural traceability system

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on June 30 officially launched Vietnam’s Agricultural Product Traceability System following the successful completion of its pilot phase.

Ho Chi Minh City targets digital transformation for 100,000 SMEs by 2030

The project, jointly launched by the municipal Department of Science and Technology and the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA), will be implemented based on the Digital Business Index (DBI), with 200 outstanding enterprises selected as pilot models for wider replication.

Ho Chi Minh City advances toward global metropolis after 50-year pioneering development

Ho Chi Minh City’s transformation has been shaped by its willingness to pioneer bold reforms and test new development models.

Vietnam Financial Forum 2026 to be held in Da Nang this July

The high-level forum will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on key issues shaping Vietnam's financial sector, including capital market modernisation, digital finance, financial infrastructure, sustainable investment and venture capital.

Moving universities out of Hanoi creates services, jobs issues

Under Hanoi's planning guidelines, universities are to gradually relocate to areas such as Hoa Lac, Xuan Mai and Son Tay, where land is plentiful and long-term development is feasible.

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

The effectiveness of the Capital Law 2026 will be measured not by the number of legal documents issued but by tangible improvements in governance and public administration, better services for people and businesses, faster administrative procedures, stronger investment attraction and higher economic growth.

Hanoi unveils 276 investment projects under 100-year development vision

According to the municipal People's Committee, Hanoi's investment attraction strategy is shifting from prioritising capital volume to focusing on investment quality. In the coming period, the city will seek strategic investors capable of driving growth through high-value projects in semiconductors, integrated circuit design, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, biotechnology, new materials, research and development (R&D), innovation centres, modern logistics, green finance, financial technology (fintech), education and training, and specialised healthcare.

Leaner organisation, sharper governance create new growth drivers

One year after the implementation of the two-tier local administration model, Vietnamese localities are entering a phase focused on improving governance quality, utilising resources, and translating institutional changes into substantive development momentum.

New cave discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

A newly discovered cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri stretches around 3 kilometres and features a spectacular system of stalactites along with numerous clusters of unusually large and rare cave pearls.

Quy Nhon named among world's top 25 beach destinations for 2026

Renowned travel publication Lonely Planet has named Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province among its 25 Best Destinations for 2026, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list. The coastal city was recognised as an ideal destination for beach holidays and coastal exploration.

Vietnam’s first-ever judge at ITLOS marks milestone in country’s international standing and legal expertise

Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) reflects not only the international community’s confidence in the country’s responsible and constructive contributions to global affairs, but also the growing stature of Vietnam’s international legal profession and the expertise of its legal scholars. These views were shared by Vietnamese diplomats and international experts in interviews with the Vietnam News Agency.

Top leader’s letter honours Vietnamese family values

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam wrote that every Vietnamese family will maintain these cherished traditional values through concrete daily actions: respecting grandparents and parents; loving and caring for children; spouses being faithful, equal, and sharing; and generations listening to, respecting, and supporting each other. Preserving the family means preserving family traditions, culture, and the enduring strength of the nation.

Top leader urges youth to strengthen ambition, skills, national responsibility

Young people across the country must become more resolute in their ideals, more self-reliant in their studies and work, more pioneering in innovation, stronger in their aspiration to contribute, and more proactive in mastering their own future and that of the nation. That was the directive issued on June 25 in Hanoi by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, as he attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-31 term.

Institutional improvement key to driving innovation: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has reiterated Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s view that Vietnam must create a new breakthrough in institutional framework and legislation, turning them into a growth driver.

Int'l experts hail Vietnam's first-ever judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has drawn praise from international experts, who describe it as a milestone reflecting the country’s growing international standing and legal expertise.

Ho Chi Minh City aspires to develop Can Gio megaport

From the old trading hub of Ben Nghe and Saigon Port to Cat Lai, Hiep Phuoc and Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports, the aspiration to develop Can Gio Port reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s journey of expansion towards the sea.

Vietnam, UK strengthen parliamentary cooperation in science, innovation

The delegation paid a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Judith Cummins at the UK Parliament, during which the two sides welcomed the development of the two countries' relations, and agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the UK Parliament.

First national semiconductor chip prototyping support centre makes debut

Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem now comprises around 60 chip design companies, some 7,000 chip design engineers and 166 universities offering semiconductor-related training programmes. Initial registrations from 12 organisations indicate demand for the prototyping of approximately 30,000 chips.

Vietnamese farm produce strengthens foothold in China

China remains the largest export market for Vietnam’s agricultural products while also acting as a strategic partner with considerable influence in regional agri-food value chains.