Resolution 79 is not only about SOEs. At a deeper level, it is about how Vietnam reorganises its development drivers in a world that is changing at breakneck speed.
In 2025, Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8%, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7% but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5%, which would have needed an extraordinary boost in the final quarter.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hungconveyed the warmest congratulations of the Central Public Security Party Committee, the Ministry of Public Security leadership, and the Vietnamese People’s Public Security Forces to Lakhamfong and other Lao public security leaders on the congress’s success and their election to key leadership positions for the new term.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,388 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,874 VND/USD.
A major focus will be preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. The NASC will coordinate with the National Election Council, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, and relevant agencies and organisations to continue implementing the election plan, organise oversight of the electoral process, and carry out its duties and powers as prescribed.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The Golden Star Warriors took the lead early with a penalty from Khuat Van Khang, but Marlen Murzakhmatov equalised before the break for Kyrgyzstan, before Khristiyan Brauzman scored an own goal that brought victory to Vietnam.
In 2025, sales reached 53,229 vehicles across the market, a result considered a testament to the efforts by TC Group, Hyundai Thanh Cong, and the entire Hyundai dealership network nationwide amidst a volatile market.
The Da Nang FTZ is expected to contribute 17.9% to the city’s gross regional domestic product and create 127,000 jobs by 2040, with total investment needs estimated at 40 trillion VND (1.6 billion USD).
The city’s agricultural sector is undergoing a strong transformation, restructuring toward higher value-added and sustainable development. In recent years, the sector has maintained steady growth, with agricultural, forestry and fisheries output rising by an estimated 2.5% annually.
The system can forecast air quality trends over time and across locations, helping authorities guide and implement pollution control measures.
Health insurance participants from near-poor households and those aged 75 and above who are receiving social pension allowances will be entitled to 100% coverage of medical examination and treatment costs within the scope of health insurance benefits.
In July last year, police in Indonesia’s West Java province arrested 13 suspects allegedly involved in trafficking dozens of newborns to Singapore through an illegal adoption network.
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