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Electric vehicle adoption accelerates in Vietnam

In the period leading up to 2030, the construction sector will prioritise areas with strong potential for reducing urban air pollution, particularly rail and road transport. Relevant agencies are developing criteria for green rest stops, green railway stations, green seaports, and green airports. These standards are expected to be finalised in 2026 and widely applied from 2027.

Ho Chi Minh City targets AI, semiconductor investment in new-generation FDI drive

Vietnam, World Bank strengthen cooperation in water security, sustainable development

Vietnam News Agency launches first digital-specialised information platform

Vietnam has first judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Vietnam boasts 16 ASEAN Heritage Parks

As one of the Southeast Asian nations with the highest number of ASEAN Heritage Parks, Vietnam now has 16 recognised sites. This leading contribution to the region’s ASEAN Heritage Parks network underscores Vietnam’s significant efforts and commitment to biodiversity conservation.

Vietnamese PM meets Russian President in Moscow

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 25, as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Russia.

Vietnam makes progress in reducing proportion of out-of-school children

Since 2000, the number of students worldwide has increased by 327 million, reaching 1.4 billion in 2024. On average, more than 25 additional children have been able to attend school every minute.

Xuan Thuy named ASEAN Heritage Park

Xuan Thuy National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park. It is a coastal wetland reserve and Vietnam’s first Ramsar site, known for its rich biodiversity and numerous rare waterbird species. The designation opens up development opportunities while also placing higher demands on conservation and the promotion of its natural values.

Greater efforts needed to strengthen grassroots political system

Ethnic minority officials play a central role in realising the Party’s directives and State’s laws and policies at the grassroots level, serving as a key link between local authorities and communities.

Vietnam eyes stronger sci-tech, innovation cooperation with Germany

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung underscored Vietnam’s policy of encouraging German enterprises to expand cooperation in areas matching Germany's strengths and Vietnam's demand, including green transition, digital transformation, and high technologies such as automation, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence

Private sector – Growth driver from Resolution 68

The participation of major enterprises such as Sao Do and Hateco in key projects demonstrates the capacity and strategic vision of Vietnam’s private sector while concretising Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, creating fresh momentum for sustainable growth in dynamic localities like Hai Phong.

Resolution 80 paves way for cultural industry breakthrough in Da Nang

Da Nang aims to achieve 10% annual growth in cultural industries by 2030, welcoming over 19 million visitors, including 7.8 million foreigners, in 2026, and generating 70 trillion VND (2.65 billion USD) in tourism revenue, up 15% year-on-year.

Vietjet Air to launch Hanoi-Prague route

The Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan has officially approved the plan for the route, which is expected to commence on July 11, 2026, with two flights per week, using wide-body Airbus A330.

Vietnam secures lion’s share of Thailand pepper market

Vietnam now supplies about 99.63% of Thailand’s imported pepper, driven by strong demand from the food and tourism industries and limited domestic production.

Ha Giang, Hoi An gain global spotlight in Time Out’s 2026 rankings

If Ha Giang reflects the beauty of space, Hoi An captures the beauty of time — blending heritage charm with vibrant modern life.

Vietnam diversifies supply sources to meet domestic fuel demand

Amid Middle East-related supply disruptions, Petrovietnam has moved swiftly to implement Resolution 36/NQ-CP to secure energy supply.

Youth key to nation’s future: Party chief

"We have grounds to expect that Vietnam’s youth will continue to write new chapters of the nation’s glorious history in the language of today: the language of knowledge, creativity, responsibility, and the relentless aspiration to rise and excel," wrote Party leader To Lam.

International sourcing expo to open new supply chain links for Vietnam’s seafood sector

More than a conventional trade fair, the upcoming event is designed as a global supply chain transaction hub, where hundreds of international buyer delegations are expected to visit Vietnam to source suppliers across multiple industries, with seafood identified as a priority sector.

Foreign investment in Phu Tho surges more than sevenfold in Q1

Phu Tho has renewed its investment promotion approach, expanding activities both at home and abroad to diversify partners and markets.

Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam pay an official visit to the Russian Federation from March 22 – 25. The visit is made at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Party Central Committee’s second meeting to lay foundations for national development: Party chief

The outcomes of the plenum will form the “legal corridors,” “operational rules,” “disciplinary principles,” and “standards of conduct” necessary to bring the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution into life and advance the country’s long-term strategic goals toward 2030 and 2045.

Second meeting of 14th Party Central Committee opens in Hanoi

The meeting is also scheduled to consider personnel affairs for State agencies for the 2026–2031 term and provide opinions on the five-year socio-economic development plan, national financial plan and medium-term public investment plan for 2026–2031, along with other key national issues.

Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition

According to a report from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, thousands of modern specialised vehicles and technical devices have been deployed to support traffic law enforcement in Vietnam.