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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

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

Moving universities out of Hanoi creates services, jobs issues

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

Khanh Hoa prepares workforce for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants

The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1012/QD-TTg approving a large-scale training scheme, mobilising 11 key educational institutions to prepare for the safe operation of nuclear power plants during 2030–2035.

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly

Following the vote, NA Chairman Man took the oath of office. Under the national flag, before the NA and voters nationwide, he pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and committed to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.

Party chief calls on 16th-tenure legislature to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation

Addressing the opening of the first session of the 16th-tenure legislature in Hanoi on April 6, the Party chief underlined that the demands of new stage of development are placing higher, faster, and more pressing requirements on institutions, growth models, the quality of national governance, policy responsiveness, enforcement discipline, and the improvement of the people’s living standards.

Party General Secretary To Lam's address at first session of 16th National Assembly

Today, the 16th National Assembly (NA) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam convenes its first session — a session of particularly important significance, marking the beginning of a new term for the highest representative body of the People and the highest State authority of our country.

16th National Assembly convenes first session

A central focus will be decisions on the organisational structure and the election and approval of high-ranking personnel within the state apparatus - matters of critical importance to the effectiveness of governance throughout the term.

Numerous important issues to be addressed on 1st working day of 16th NA’s first session

The opening sitting began at 08:00 at Dien Hong Hall and is being broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV1) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1).

Vietnam forest coverage exceeds 14.97 million hectares in 2025

Vietnam’s total forest area surpassed 14.97 million hectares in 2025, reflecting continued efforts to protect and expand green coverage nationwide. The latest figures also highlight variations across regions and the balance between natural and planted forests, offering a clearer picture of the country’s forestry development.

First session of newly-elected 16th legislature to open on April 6

The session is scheduled to last about 11 working days and will be held in two phases, from April 6 to 12 and from April 20 to 23, with April 24 and 25 reserved if needed.

Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centres likely to become more significant: GFCI

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide.

PM Pham Minh Chinh reviews past term, outlines expectations for new tenure

Looking back at the 2021-2025 term, the entire Party, people, and army have demonstrated unwavering resilience, overcoming "storms," seizing every opportunity, and striving tirelessly to achieve very important results in the cause of national construction and defence.

First session of 16th NA to consider groundbreaking measures for double-digit growth

One of the key issues for discussion at the session will be measures to successfully realise the goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and ranking among the world’s top 30 economies by GDP size.

High-ranking Party, State leaders, officials awarded prestigious decorations

Party General Secretary To Lam described the decorations as prestigious honours, recognising the recipients’ dedication, wisdom, mettle, sense of responsibility and long-standing service to the revolution.

Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold

According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, overtaking Bangkok and Jakarta.

PMI remains growth trend, reaching 51.2 points

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing momentum in March as sharply rising input costs, largely driven by tensions in the Middle East, weighed on demand and production activity while pushing selling prices to their fastest pace in nearly 15 years.

PM urges stronger Vietnam–Belarus cooperation in forensic examination

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 2 for Chairman of the Belarusian State Forensic Examination Committee Volkov Alexei Aleksandrovich, during which he called for stronger cooperation in forensic examination between the two countries.

Energy security push gains urgency as global risks rise

While Middle East tensions do not alter Vietnam’s strategic direction, they serve as a practical stress test for the country’s energy strategy.

Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada

With a modest market share in Canada – one of the world’s largest coffee-consuming markets – stronger links between Vietnamese coffee exporters and overseas Vietnamese businesses could open a new pathway to build a distinct Vietnamese Coffee brand, enhancing value and expanding market share.

New military orchestra marks debut with grand symphony

The "Sounds Under the Sun" symphony debuted at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi, marking the launch of the Military Symphony Orchestra. The event opens a new chapter for military arts in Vietnam.

Digital technology narrows gaps in governance, public services

From smart urban governance solutions to grassroots-level online public services, digital technologies are steadily narrowing the gap between authorities and enterprises.

Free textbooks proposed nationwide from 2029–2030

The free textbook policy is scheduled to be implemented nationwide from the 2029–2030 school year. Localities with sufficient budget capacity are encouraged to introduce the scheme earlier, with priority given to border areas, islands, ethnic minority and mountainous regions, and areas facing particularly difficult socio-economic conditions.