Vietnamese Party and State leader honoured with international peace prize
The jury unanimously voted on July 24 to confer the prestigious award on the Vietnamese leader, citing his role in "strengthening peace and cooperation among nations."
Vietnam, China promote development strategy connectivity, substantive cooperation
Vietnam consistently consider the development of ties with China as a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic and natural choice, and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung during his phone talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 15.
Ho Chi Minh Square in Moscow: a symbol of Vietnam-Russia friendship
Ho Chi Minh Square is one of the largest and most remarkable monuments dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh in Russia, standing as a lasting symbol of friendship between Vietnam and Russia.
From earning to keeping a Michelin star
The Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 has awarded one Michelin Star to ONVIT, making it the first Korean restaurant in Vietnam to receive the prestigious distinction. Yet behind every Michelin Star lies a much longer story of creativity, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Era of nation's rise”: An aspiration grounded in evidence, practice
Vietnam’s development track record shows that the “era of the nation's rise” is a political and theoretical marker of a new development phase. It represents a commitment, a rallying cry for progress, and a shared duty of the Party, people, and army to deliver a strong, prosperous Vietnam by 2045.
Resolution 10-NQ/TW marks significant upgrade in Vietnam’s FDI approach
More than a policy document on foreign-invested economic development, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW represents a significant shift in Vietnam’s development thinking, from an economy relying heavily on low-cost advantages to one driven by knowledge, technology and endogenous strength.
Prime Minister’s upcoming trip to give fresh impetus to Vietnam - Russia ties: Ambassador
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations and conduct bilateral activities in Kazan, the Russian Federation, from June 16–18. Ahead of the visit, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi spoke with VNA correspondents in Moscow about its significance and prospects for bilateral ties.
Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration established
The Politburo has decided to establish the Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration, chaired by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, under Decision No. 198-QD/TW dated June 10, 2026, with a total of 37 members.
Farmers shift toward organic, sustainable production
As export markets impose increasingly stringent requirements on quality, food safety and traceability, many Vietnamese farmers are shifting towards organic and sustainable production. The experience of farmers in Ho Chi Minh City shows that improving product quality is key to expanding market access and increasing value.
Vietnam’s outbound investment up 2.5 times year-on-year
Vietnam’s outbound investment reached 794.6 million USD in January-May 2026, 2.5 times higher than a year earlier, with construction, energy supply, and transportation and warehousing accounting for the largest shares of overseas investment.
PM launches nationwide campaign for sustainable double-digit growth
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, launched a nationwide emulation movement aimed at achieving sustainable double-digit economic growth during the 2026–2030 period in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13.
Vietnam, Australia seek deeper strategic cooperation at senior officials’ dialogue
The second Vietnam–Australia Senior Officials' Dialogue was held in Hanoi on June 11 to review progress in bilateral cooperation and discussing measures to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Ho Chi Minh City must maximise role as economic powerhouse: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for a comprehensive review of Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 economic growth scenarios, with a focus on identifying untapped potential across sectors and deploying effective measures to maximise growth in the remaining quarters of the year, particularly in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, finance and banking, and other high-value-added industries.
Coffee Citizens model aims to lift Vietnamese value chain
As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.
Cuban newspaper highlights Vietnam’s offshore wind energy potential
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has been actively cooperating with Vietnam, which is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising offshore wind markets, Cuba’s e-newspaper Prensa Latina reported.
Venezuela eyes stronger cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam always values its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Venezuela, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My.
Vietnam, Germany look to unlock new potential in strategic partnership
Germany views Vietnam as one of its key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as a dynamic partner with significant potential, said State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Geza Andreas von Geyr.
New enterprise registrations up 42.1% in January–May 2026
Vietnam registered more than 94,800 new enterprises in January-May 2026, with total registered capital of nearly 1.07 quadrillion VND (approximately 41 billion USD), up 42.1% in number and 64.8% in capital year-on-year.
AI reshapes logistics, raising bar for workforce skills
According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), the logistics sector will require around 2.2 million workers by 2030, including 1.6 million employees for logistics service providers and nearly 600,000 personnel supporting logistics operations in manufacturing and trading enterprises.
AFF 2026 - Strategic platform for shaping ASEAN’s long-term future: Malaysian scholar
Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya (Malaysia), described AFF 2026 as a valuable platform for fostering long-term strategic thinking, regional trust-building and policy innovation.
Top leader highlights strategic role of foreign affairs in new development era
With the determination of the entire political system, Resolution No. 06 will soon be translated into practical outcomes, enabling foreign affairs to fully perform its pioneering and strategic role in advancing Vietnam’s aspiration to become a developed, independent, self-reliant and self-strengthening nation in the new era, said top leader To lam.
