VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

PM urges acceleration of key transport infrastructure projects

PM urges acceleration of key transport infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address obstacles facing major transport projects to complete all set goals as there is a significant workload ahead, and only less than four months remaining until the end of 2025.
Hanoi fulfilling task of building new-style rural areas

Hanoi fulfilling task of building new-style rural areas

Hanoi has fulfilled all criteria as stipulated in Decision No. 321/QD-TTg by the Prime Minister on the conditions for recognising provinces and cities as having completed the task of building new-style rural areas in the 2021–2025 period.
OP-ED: Vietnam to enter new era with power, strength, belief

OP-ED: Vietnam to enter new era with power, strength, belief

In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
PM charts Vietnam’s path at WEF’s policy dialogue

PM charts Vietnam’s path at WEF’s policy dialogue

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende discussed Vietnam’s new development vision and its experience in building an independent, self-reliant and globally-integrated economy, and navigating global instability through proactive diplomacy.
PM charts Vietnam’s path at WEF ’s policy dialogue

PM charts Vietnam’s path at WEF ’s policy dialogue

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a policy dialogue, themed “Vietnam’s New Era: From Vision to Action,” with President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Borge Brende on June 25, a highlight of the WEF's16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China.
With IAEA’s support, Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant

With IAEA’s support, Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant

With its own capabilities and the close, experienced partnership of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant that meets the highest international safety standards. Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna, Austria, talked to the Vietnam News Agency about the country’s deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in applying nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Revolutionary press must ignite aspiration for stronger, more prosperous Vietnam: PM

Revolutionary press must ignite aspiration for stronger, more prosperous Vietnam: PM

At the 19th National Press Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on June 21 evening, where he presented the highest honours, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that, drawing from the glorious 100-year tradition, the revolutionary press must serve as an honest and objective voice with multifaceted, comprehensive, and inclusive reflections of the flow of life.
Establishment of National Housing Fund

Establishment of National Housing Fund

Resolution No. 201/2025/QH15 on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for social housing development will be implemented over five years, starting from June 1, 2025. A notable provision of the Resolution is the establishment of the National Housing Fund.
Vietnam’s revolutionary press at 100: A global perspective

Vietnam’s revolutionary press at 100: A global perspective

Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary press has always stood alongside the nation as a vanguard force on the ideological and cultural front, making invaluable contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the people. Over the past century, it has played a pivotal role in national liberation and development. On this occasion, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Argentina, Russia, and Mexico interviewed foreign politicians and journalists about the achievements of Vietnam’s revolutionary press.
OANA: 41 member news agencies and VNA’s participation

OANA: 41 member news agencies and VNA’s participation

The Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), founded by UNESCO in 1961 in Bangkok, brings together 41 member agencies from 35 countries, producing two-thirds of the world’s news output. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a member since 1969, has actively contributed to OANA and served on its Executive Board for four consecutive terms since 2013.
Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition

Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition

Lang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang Son.
Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months

Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months

In the first five months of this year (from December 15, 2024 to May 14, 2025), the number of traffic accidents and injuries has seen a double-digit decrease compared to the same period last year. The road traffic order and safety in particular has shown positive developments.
Moc Chau tea hills – a captivating destination

Moc Chau tea hills – a captivating destination

The Moc Chau Plateau in Son La Province has long been known for its sprawling meadows, vibrant flower seasons, and especially its vast, lush tea hills. More than just a hub for high-quality agricultural products, the tea hills have become a popular tourist destination, enchanting visitors with their peaceful landscapes and unique local experiences.