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Vietnam Fatherland Front’s 11th Congress looks into stronger teamwork with Government, NA

The Government and VFF Central Committee have worked in lockstep to foster great national unity, roll out social welfare, strengthen public outreach and political system building, enhance oversight and social criticism, fight corruption and wastefulness, improve legal and policy frameworks, and advance people‑to‑people diplomacy.

VIPC Summit 2026 highlights Vietnam’s ambitions in strategic technologies

Forum discusses digital trust in finance during AI era

All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035

11th Vietnam Fatherland Front National Congress: Digital transformation an inevitable step

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.

The highest and ultimate objective is for people to fully enjoy fruits of development: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has highlighted the principle that “the people are the root,” and emphasised that the highest and ultimate objective is that the people are enabled to fully enjoy the fruits of development.

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

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.

Vietnam’s pepper exports rebound strongly despite supply and shipping challenges

The US and China maintained their positions as Vietnam’s largest buyers, importing 8,059 tonnes and 3,663 tonnes respectively. Exports to the US jumped 121% from the previous month, while shipments to China soared 134.7%.

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

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.

Khanh Hoa prepares workforce for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants

The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1012/QD-TTg approving a large-scale training scheme, mobilising 11 key educational institutions to prepare for the safe operation of nuclear power plants during 2030–2035.

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly

Following the vote, NA Chairman Man took the oath of office. Under the national flag, before the NA and voters nationwide, he pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and committed to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.

Party chief calls on 16th-tenure legislature to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation

Addressing the opening of the first session of the 16th-tenure legislature in Hanoi on April 6, the Party chief underlined that the demands of new stage of development are placing higher, faster, and more pressing requirements on institutions, growth models, the quality of national governance, policy responsiveness, enforcement discipline, and the improvement of the people’s living standards.

Party General Secretary To Lam's address at first session of 16th National Assembly

Today, the 16th National Assembly (NA) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam convenes its first session — a session of particularly important significance, marking the beginning of a new term for the highest representative body of the People and the highest State authority of our country.

16th National Assembly convenes first session

A central focus will be decisions on the organisational structure and the election and approval of high-ranking personnel within the state apparatus - matters of critical importance to the effectiveness of governance throughout the term.

Numerous important issues to be addressed on 1st working day of 16th NA’s first session

The opening sitting began at 08:00 at Dien Hong Hall and is being broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV1) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1).

Vietnam forest coverage exceeds 14.97 million hectares in 2025

Vietnam’s total forest area surpassed 14.97 million hectares in 2025, reflecting continued efforts to protect and expand green coverage nationwide. The latest figures also highlight variations across regions and the balance between natural and planted forests, offering a clearer picture of the country’s forestry development.

First session of newly-elected 16th legislature to open on April 6

The session is scheduled to last about 11 working days and will be held in two phases, from April 6 to 12 and from April 20 to 23, with April 24 and 25 reserved if needed.

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

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide.

PM Pham Minh Chinh reviews past term, outlines expectations for new tenure

Looking back at the 2021-2025 term, the entire Party, people, and army have demonstrated unwavering resilience, overcoming "storms," seizing every opportunity, and striving tirelessly to achieve very important results in the cause of national construction and defence.

First session of 16th NA to consider groundbreaking measures for double-digit growth

One of the key issues for discussion at the session will be measures to successfully realise the goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and ranking among the world’s top 30 economies by GDP size.

High-ranking Party, State leaders, officials awarded prestigious decorations

Party General Secretary To Lam described the decorations as prestigious honours, recognising the recipients’ dedication, wisdom, mettle, sense of responsibility and long-standing service to the revolution.

Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold

According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, overtaking Bangkok and Jakarta.