VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Prime Minister meets with Can Tho voters ahead of 15th NA’s 10th session

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and the delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies in Can Tho on October 19 met with voters in the Mekong Delta city, in preparation for the 10th session of the 15th NA.

Social welfare policies contribute to improving people's living standards

During the 2020–2025 period, under the goal of “leaving no one behind,” the Party, State and Government of Vietnam have focused on implementing key social welfare policies including social, health and unemployment insurance, as well as social assistance and relief programmes, achieving notable results.

Communist parties highly value Vietnam’s revolutionary theory linked with development realities

Representatives from communist parties and left-wing movements appreciated Vietnam’s revolutionary theory closely linked with its development realities and the trends of the times at the 3rd International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left-wing Parties and Movements, held from October 16-18, in Havana, Cuba.

Defence Intelligence urged to strengthen capacity, uphold loyalty

Addressing a ceremony marking the 80th Traditional Day of Vietnam's Defence Intelligence (October 25, 1945 – 2025) on October 18, General Secretary Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, highly appreciated and warmly commended the glorious achievements and traditions of the defence intelligence.

Day for the Poor: Igniting the will to promote internal strength to escape poverty

The national poverty rate dropped from 5.2% in 2021 to 1.93% in 2024 and is expected to fall to around 1% by the end of 2025. Among ethnic minority communities, the poverty rate declined to 12.55%, falling by an average of 4.45% per year.

Megastory - “Digital literacy for all” – Vietnam’s next knowledge revolution

At the March 26 launch of the “Digital Literacy for All” movement and platform at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that if science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation form a strategic requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in the current revolutionary phase, then a comprehensively digital society, digital nation, and digital citizenry are indispensable, and so is a broad-based digital literacy movement.

Vietnam moves to attract higher-quality FDI flows

Under the Government’s Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, effective from October 15, 2025, Vietnam officially applies a global minimum tax rate of 15% on multinational enterprises with consolidated revenues of 750 million EUR (877.87 million USD) or more. This move helps the Southeast Asian nation align its tax policy with international practices, as more than 100 countries have already introduced similar measures.

Party chief’s official visit to Finland symbolises new era of cooperation: Ambassador

Key highlights of the visit include talks and meetings with Finland’s leaders to chart future priorities, and the signing of important agreements in new pillar sectors to drive practical, effective, and sustainable collaboration.

Vietnam emerges as Apple’s next destination in race for AI-powered home devices

Analysts from Nikkei and Bloomberg noted that Vietnam is rising from being an industrial satellite to becoming a technological hub, capable of participating more deeply in engineering design and product validation.

Cross-border e-commerce platforms help Vietnamese products reach more markets

Vietnam's e-commerce market has surpassed 25 billion USD, a 20% increase from the previous year, accounting for about 10% of total retail sales and consumer service revenue. That gives Vietnam the third place in Southeast Asia in this regard.

Vietnam weighs establishment of gold exchange to ensure market stability

The proposed trading floor is a coordinated policy step to complete market infrastructure and regulations, aiming to unlock gold reserves held by Vietnamese households, enhance transaction transparency, and strengthen the State’s management of the market.

PM urges Thanh Hoa to turn development aspirations into reality

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 15 attended and delivered a keynote speech at the 20th Party Congress of Thanh Hoa province for the 2025-2030 tenure.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

The United Nations General Assembly on October 14 (New York time) elected members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, in which Vietnam was re-elected with 180 votes in favour, the highest in the Asia-Pacific group.

OP-ED: Streamlining apparatus: A new journey marked with progress

When the innovative mindset spreads from the central level to every commune and ward, when the administrations are truly "close to the people," public trust is strengthened, and the vision for a modern, transparent, and service-oriented administration is becoming a reality.

Vietnam’s re-election to UN Human Rights Council affirms growing global standing: Deputy FM

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term reflects international recognition of the country's socio-economic achievements over the recent past as well as its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights while ensuring social welfare and improving living standards for its citizens.

Hanoi Opera House – A new cultural landmark for the capital

The Hanoi Opera House project, located on the Quang An area, Tay Ho ward has just been honoured at the 2025 Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi Awards. The development, invested by Sun Group and designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, is expected to become a new cultural and artistic symbol of Hanoi in the new era.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 term

Vietnam achieved the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group, and is the only Asia-Pacific country that is a member of the UNHRC for the 2023-2025 term to be re-elected for the 2026-2028 term.

Vietnam's trade turnover up 17.3% in first nine months of 2025

In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached 680.66 billion USD, up 17.3% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 16% and imports by 18.8%.

Party chief urges HCM City to create breakthrough institutions for growth

Addressing the first congress of the municipal Party Organisation on October 14 morning, the Party chief praised the city's remarkable progress over the past four decades of Doi Moi (renewal), especially during the five years implementing the resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress

HCM City’s first Party Congress for 2025-2030 term opens

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City strives to become a civilised, modern city, and a leading innovation and integration hub during the national industrialisation and modernisation process; to hold a prominent position in Southeast Asia; and to reach the high-income group.