Rising FDI fuels strong rebound in labour market
The strong inflow of foreign investment is driving a recovery in recruitment demand across many key industrial hubs, particularly in electronics, precision engineering, semiconductors and logistics.
Hai Phong’s shipbuilding sector drives innovation for integration
From design to closed-loop fabrication, the combination of experience and workers’ mastery of modern equipment has produced steel vessels that meet international standards.
Top leader appoints eight new judges to Supreme People’s Court
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam presided over a ceremony in Hanoi on April 9 to present decisions appointing eight judges to the Supreme People’s Court.
Expert pins high hope on consolidation of key leadership positions
The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) believes that with its new leadership team, Vietnam will advance international cooperation frameworks, including strategic partnerships with partners such as Switzerland, thereby facilitating the more effective flow of capital, knowledge and technology.
National Assembly approves appointments of Deputy PMs, Ministers, Government members
The National Assembly on April 8 voted to approve the resolutions on the appointments of Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and other members of the Government for the 2026-2031 term, as part of its ongoing first session.
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President for 2026–2031 term
Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026–2031 term
The 16th National Assembly on April 7 elected Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026–2031 term, with full support from all deputies present at the first session.
Top leader meets Presidential Office staff after assuming presidency
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with officials and staff of the Presidential Office on April 7, shortly after being elected State President.
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).
