VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam's warmth lights up cold night in La Guaira

Vietnam's warmth lights up cold night in La Guaira

The earthquake may have broken some of the strongest concrete steel, yet it failed to extinguish the kindness or the resilience forged in solidarity. Together, the La Guaira locals are enduring their longest days, held together by hands that refuse to let go.
Nine export items exceed 2.5 billion USD in Q1 2026

Nine export items exceed 2.5 billion USD in Q1 2026

Vietnam recorded nine export items surpassing 2.5 billion USD in turnover in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for more than 73% of the country’s total exports. Among them, electronics, computers and components led with over 30.7 billion USD.
Key Vietnamese Party official meets with top Lao leader in Vientiane

Key Vietnamese Party official meets with top Lao leader in Vientiane

Thongloun emphasised that Tu’s selection of Laos as his first destination for external activities in his capacity as Permanent member of the Secretariat after the 14th National Party Congress vividly demonstrates the high priority both Parties and States attach to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.
Expert pins high hope on consolidation of key leadership positions

Expert pins high hope on consolidation of key leadership positions

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) believes that with its new leadership team, Vietnam will advance international cooperation frameworks, including strategic partnerships with partners such as Switzerland, thereby facilitating the more effective flow of capital, knowledge and technology.
Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term

At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term

Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term

Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.
Project on digital transformation in cultural sector approved

Project on digital transformation in cultural sector approved

By 2030, the project targets the establishment of shared digital platforms across 100% of cultural sectors. All digitised cultural heritage will be standardised under the national data framework and shared in accordance with regulations, while 80% of public digital heritage assets are expected to receive digital identifiers to clarify ownership and management, encouraging organisations and individuals to do the same and support market development.
Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly

Deputies to the 16th National Assembly elected Politburo member, Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, a deputy of the 16th legislature, as Chairman of the National Assembly in the 16th tenure at the first session on April 6 morning.
New National Assembly term begins with reform, action focus

New National Assembly term begins with reform, action focus

The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened in Hanoi on April 6, marking the start of a new term for the country’s highest legislative body. Expectations are high for a legislature that not only improves the quality of its deliberations, but also strengthens implementation and stays closer to voters in every policy choice.