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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

Russian youth drawn to Vietnamese translation contest

The final round of the fifth Russia-wide Vietnamese translation contest took place on March 21, at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, in a hybrid format. Launched in 2022, the annual event promotes the Vietnamese language and Vietnamese studies in Russia.

Hanoi’s “new visual classroom” brings history alive

Right from the first days of warm spring, the spot has been pulling in big crowds of locals and tourists eager to dive into its star attraction: “Admiring imperial annotations – Preserving woodblock imprints".

New business establishments surge over 70% in first two months of 2026

In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam recorded nearly 35,500 newly registered enterprises, with total registered capital of about 313.7 trillion VND (12 billion USD) and a workforce exceeding 167,500 employees.

Resolution announcing results of 16th National Assembly election adopted

Chairman Man affirmed that the election held on March 15 was a resounding success, describing it as a major national festival conducted in a democratic, equal, lawful, safe, economical and substantive manner.

General election’s voter turnout highest ever recorded: Press conference

According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities, as many as 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7% - the highest-ever rate recorded.

Ninh Binh boosts sustainability by integrating agriculture with tourism

Ninh Binh province is focusing on building an ecological and organic agricultural sector. Many safe farming models applying high technology have been implemented.

FDI disbursement in Jan–Feb reaches five-year high

Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of this year is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese circus wins global applause

Under the blazing lights of international arenas, Vietnamese circus artists soar, spin and defy gravity, drawing thunderous applause from audiences around the world. But behind those breathtaking moments lies a story of grit and sacrifice, where every movement is honed through relentless training, and every performance is earned with sweat, resilience, and unwavering passion.

Early overseas study pathways opened for Vietnamese secondary students

The initiative aims to create an educational bridge that will enable students to access Canada’s public school system at an earlier stage and better adapt to global learning environments.

Vietnam remains resilient amid volatility of global energy market: Malaysian expert

Vietnam’s economy has nevertheless maintained strong macroeconomic fundamentals and resilience among emerging Asian economies. Supporting indicators included GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025, inflation at 3.31%, trade turnover exceeding 930 billion USD, a trade surplus of about 20 billion USD, and foreign exchange reserves reaching 85.4 billion USD.

Nine export items exceed 1.5 billion USD in January-February

Vietnam recorded nine export items surpassing 1.5 billion USD in turnover in the first two months of 2026, accounting for more than 70% of the country’s total exports. Among them, electronics, computers and components led with 17.69 billion USD.

Belgian fund proposes investment, support projects in Hung Yen

Belgium and the Aquitara ecosystem called on the province to facilitate the implementation of their programmes and projects, including allocating cleared land with full legal status within planned eco-industrial parks or economic development zones.

More boarding schools to support border students in An Giang, Nghe An

The projects are expected to improve educational quality, raise intellectual standards, develop local human resources and contribute to national defence and security safeguarding in border regions.

AI powers business growth amid Vietnam’s digital transformation

Amid sweeping digitalisation, AI is being rapidly deployed across core business functions, from customer service and operations to risk management and product development.

Work starts on more inter-level boarding schools in border communes

The construction carries profound political and social significance, reflecting the State’s attentiveness to the educational needs of students in those areas, an effort to secure equitable access to education, narrow regional disparities, and bolster national defence – security.

Conquering 6G networks helps Vietnamese businesses master strategic technologies

The global 6G alliance marks not only a technological milestone but also an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to strengthen their position on the global technology landscape. With the involvement of FPT, Viettel and VNG, Vietnam is gradually emerging as an early mover in the development and application of 6G technology.

Party chief demands urgent acceleration on strategic tech push

Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that strategic technologies must directly serve the goals of raising productivity and economic competitiveness, forming new industries, and securing technological autonomy in key sectors.

Vietnamese, Chinese defence ministers hold talks in Quang Ninh

The Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.

Party chief calls for more drastic anti-corruption actions

The Party General Secretary stressed the need to focus on building and refining institutions, translating Party policies, tasks and solutions on preventing and combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices into concrete legal frameworks in line with the spirit of the 14th National Party Congress.

Vietnam advances in complex paediatric cardiac surgery

Amid the hum of ventilators, the steady beeping of monitors, and the stark white lights of the intensive care unit, tiny hearts have crossed the fragile line between life and death. One newborn underwent major surgery just days after birth to correct a critical congenital heart defect, a condition that would have been fatal without immediate intervention.