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NA Chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

The Party and State of Vietnam consistently create favourable conditions for the Catholic community to practice their faith while contributing to the nation, following the orientation of “living the Gospel in the heart of the nation,” said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

New cooperation directions drive Vietnam–Russia ties

More congratulations extended to Vietnam’s newly-elected key leaders

VinFast EV sales jump 127%, cementing market dominance

Top leader requests building elite and modern People’s Public Security advisory force

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.

Voters’ trust must become practical policy decisions: Party chief

The 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term must be bodies of reform, action, effectiveness, and connection to the people, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6

Notably, Vietnam recorded the highest real GDP growth among the Southeast Asia-6 economies in 2025, reaching 8%, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of 7.1%.

Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city

Hue aims to become one of Vietnam’s top green tourism cities by 2030, moving towards net-zero tourism by 2050.

SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026 to showcase latest industry trends

Expected to draw more than 32,000 trade visitors, the event ranks among the largest specialised international exhibitions in textiles, machinery, materials and fabrics.

Party chief presents elite honours to incumbent, former leaders

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over a ceremony in Hanoi on March 30 to bestow the Military Exploit Order and Party membership badges on several incumbent and former Party and State leaders.

Culture forms driving force for capital’s development in new era

From community art spaces to large-scale international events, and from policy direction to concrete action, the capital is shaping a vibrant cultural industries ecosystem. This effort is helping to define the image of a creative, globally integrated, and sustainable city in the new era.

Space centre propels Vietnam’s cosmic ambitions

The recent establishment of the Vietnam National Space Centre at Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward mastering advanced technologies. More than just a scientific facility, it signals Vietnam’s growing ambition to harness space technology for sustainable development and innovation. In this episode, we take a closer look at what this milestone means for Vietnam.

Vietnam–Russia trade corridors poised for expansion: Russian expert

Dr. Anton Bredikhin of the Russian Academy of Sciences highlighted potential rail links connecting Russia to Vietnam via Mongolia or Kazakhstan, transiting through China.

Resolution 57 drives large-scale production of key crops

Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo is steering the crop sector towards green, circular agriculture linked to value chains and production-consumption linkages, while promoting the development of large-scale, specialised farming areas based on key local crops.

PM urges firms to drive double-digit growth from 2026

The business community will play a leading role in driving double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the following years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a conference in Hanoi on March 27.

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

Ho Chi Minh City was placed in the list of "The 15 Centres Likely To Become More Significant" of the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, receiving 21 mentions in the past 24 months from industry experts.

Earth Hour 2026 links energy saving to national security

The lights-off event will take place from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 28, but authorities stress the goal is to build long-term habits of efficient energy use rather than focus on a single hour.

Visit Vietnam Year 2026: Gia Lai introduces tourism potential, prospects

Gia Lai targets sustainable, culturally distinctive tourism by 2030, driven by digital transformation and regional connectivity.

Ho Chi Minh City targets global Top 50 smart cities by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City targets becoming one of three national-level smart urban operation centres by 2035, serving as a hub for data coordination, technology and innovation nationwide.

Global Coffee Alliance initiative to help drive sustainable, inclusive growth

Resolution 80: Positioning Vietnam as attractive destination for cultural, artistic events

Vietnam’s cultural scene has become more vibrant with the regular presence of international-standard performances.

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.