VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Party congresses focus on feasibility, practicality ahead of national event

Resolutions passed at all-level Party congresses must prove practical and feasible, which the Party leader described as the most critical trait of a “good resolution”.

Party Central Committee’s 13th plenum discusses preparations for 14th National Party Congress, socio-economic issues

Hosting the signing ceremony allows Vietnam to reaffirm its position as a reliable partner committed to advancing multilateralism. The government intends to ensure the event meets the UN standards and draws broad participation from member states, international organisations, civil society, and technology corporations.

PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions, targets 30% reductions in time, costs

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies. It targets simplification or elimination of 2,051 out of 4,888 administrative procedures, 42% of the total, and streamlining of 2,263 out of 6,974 business conditions, or 32%. Authorities also plan to amend or supplement 466 legal documents to support the changes.

Vietnam’s economy sustains growth momentum despites global challenges

Vietnam’s socio-economic situation has continued to improve, with positive results in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the remarks while chairing the Government’s regular meeting in Hanoi on October 5.

Nine Vietnamese ranked among world’s top 10,000 most influential scientists

Vietnam has nine scientists ranked among the world’s top 10,000 and about 70 scientists listed in the top 100,000 most cited researchers globally in 2025, according to a list recently released by academic publishing company Elsevier.

Perfecting the “rules of the game” toward green growth

Vietnam’s early achievements underscore a robust commitment to green and sustainable development — not only for national benefit but also as a meaningful contribution to global environmental goals.

Central Public Security Party Organisation opens 8th Congress

The Central Public Security Party Organisation for the 2025 – 2030 term opened its eighth Congress in Hanoi on October 4. Party General Secretary To Lam attended the event.

Over 64 million passengers pass through airports

Vietnam’s air transport market handled over 64 million passengers in the first nine months of 2025 (December 15, 2024 – September 15, 2025), an increase of nearly 11% year-on-year, while cargo volume exceeded 1 million tons, up almost 19% from the same period in 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Strong growth in both domestic and international passenger traffic is expected to further boost tourism and related services in the coming months.

State leader welcomes newly-appointed foreign ambassadors to Vietnam

State President Luong Cuong on October 3 received the Ambassadors of Finland and Canada and the non-resident Ambassadors of Jamaica, Tunisia, Slovenia and Tajikistan to Vietnam who came to present their letters of credentials.

Vietnamese swimmer wins gold at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championship

Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang clinched the gold medal in the men’s 1,500m freestyle final on September 29 at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championship held from September 28 to October 2 in Ahmedabad, India. This marks the first time in history that Vietnamese swimming has claimed a continental title in a signature event traditionally dominated by powerhouses such as China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.

Party chief urges streamlining agricultural extension system under two-tier local administration model

Party General Secretary To Lam requested urgent consolidation of the extension system from the provincial to the communal level, removing unnecessary intermediaries to ensure consistency, smooth coordination, and effective regular operations. He called for properly arranging agricultural specialists among commune-level civil servants.

Party chief orders greater efforts to build revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army

The 12th Party Congress of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) for the 2025 – 2030 tenure closed on October 2 after four working days. Party General Secretary To Lam attended the event.

Party chief urges army to fulfill 2025–2030 tasks

In his directive speech at the 12th Congress of the Vietnam People's Army Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 term on September 30, Party General Secretary To Lam urged the organisation to effectively implement the principle of “Two Firmnesses, Two Strengthenings, and Two Preventions” in order to successfully fulfil the orientations, objectives, and tasks of military, defence, and Party building for the 2025–2030 period.

Two-tier local government model must outperform old system in serving citizens: PM

Concluding the Government’s meeting on reviewing and removing bottlenecks for the implementation of the two-tier local government model on October 1, PM Pham Minh Chinh underscored that as long as citizens continue to complain, the Government must work to find effective solutions, and where localities remain underdeveloped, the Government must take responsibility for supporting and driving growth.

Vietnam-Cuba traditional solidarity and special friendship

PM orders urgent response to floods and landslides in northern provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered urgent measures to overcome the consequences of heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides triggered by Typhoon Bualoi – the 10th storm to hit the East Sea this year – which has caused severe human and material losses across northern and central provinces.

Politburo’s Resolution 72 targets quality, comprehensive healthcare by 2030

Politburo’s Resolution 72 on a number of breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of people’s health carries special significance. It once again affirms the Party’s deep concern for the health of every citizen, with the goal of building a healthy Vietnam.

Swiftlet farming – A new value chain for rural economic development

OP-ED: Three months of apparatus streamlining – numbers say it all

The merger of provinces and cities, along with the operation of two-tier local administration system since July 1, has produced significant results, demonstrating that the Party’s and State’s dicision are on the right track, with ministries, sectors, and local authorities implementing it seriously and the public enthusiastically supporting.

International financial centres: Defining Vietnam’s new stature in global map

Vietnam is nurturing the aspiration to become a new destination on the global financial map, aiming to establish a hub that attracts capital, technology, talent, and high-quality financial services. In today’s podcast, we will take a closer look at the country’s journey toward realising this goal.