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The northern province of Bac Giang is working hard to remove obstacles to the re-arrangement of district- and commune-level administrative units for the 2023-2025 period so as to accelerate the work, according to a local official.
NA Party Committee's Standing Board discusses issues related to apparatus streamlining
Under the chair of Secretary of the NA Party Committee and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, participants also gave their opinions on amendments and supplements to to the Law on Election of Deputies of the NA and the People's Councils, as well as the progress of amendments and supplements to certain provisions of the Constitution 2013.
Vietnamese intellectuals in Switzerland optimistic about state apparatus streamlining
Streamlining the administrative apparatus, as directed by General Secretary To Lam, provides an opportunity to select competent, dedicated, and moral officials to improve the political system's efficiency.
Government apparatus for 2021-2026 tenure after streamlining
The Government apparatus in the 2021-2026 tenure, after being restructured and streamlined, will feature 14 ministries, three ministerial-level agencies, and five government-affiliated agencies.
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Seven key missions of the National Data Association
The National Data Association has made its official debut and successfully held the 1st National Congress (2025-2030 term)in Hanoi recently.
8 promising young Vietnamese faces of 2024
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund, and Vietnam Television recently held the 2024 Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces Award Ceremony, honouring 8 exceptional young individuals selected from 159 nominations across 55 organisations in fields such as academics, innovation, business, defence, public security, sports, social work, and arts.
Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership
President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from March 27-29 is made at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. This visit follows the elevation of Vietnam-Brazil relations to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. It signals both nations' dedication to enhancing the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership with concrete actions that promote substantive cooperation.
Key messages from Party Chief To Lam’s article “Future For The Rising Generation”
Vietnam has set a strategic goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045, a milestone marking the country's 100th founding anniversary. To realise this vision, Vietnam needs a young generation that excels not only in intellect but also in physical strength and cultural identity, capable of competing on the global stage and affirming the country’s position internationally, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.
Vietnam – Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
At the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam on 25-26 March 2025. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973, upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2013, and further elevated relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025. This new framework strengthens political trust, expands cooperation, and sets a model for international partnerships based on mutual respect, sovereignty, and international law.
Top 10 outstanding young Vietnamese of 2024
On the evening of March 23, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Talent Support Fund and Vietnam Television, hosted the award ceremony for the Outstanding Young Vietnamese of 2024. From 159 nominations across 55 organisations nationwide, the award council selected 10 exceptional young individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various fields, including academics, scientific research and innovation, labour and manufacturing, business and entrepreneurship, national defence, public security, sports, social work, and arts and culture.
Private sector contributes about 51% of GDP
With nearly one million enterprises and approximately five million individual business households, the private economic sector plays a crucial role in Vietnam's economy. It currently contributes 51% of GDP, generates over 30% of state budget revenue, and provides employment for more than 40 million people, accounting for 82% of the total workforce.
By 2030, localities nationwide tasked with completing 271,161 social housing units
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 444, dated February 27, 2025, setting targets for the completion of social housing by 2025 and in the following years up to 2030. Accordingly, by 2030, localities nationwide are tasked with completing 271,161 social housing units to help achieve the goal of building at least one million affordable social housing apartments for low-income earners and industrial park workers during the 2021–2030 period.
By 2025, localities nationwide assigned to complete 100,275 social housing units
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 444, dated February 27, 2025, setting targets for the completion of social housing by 2025 and the following years up to 2030. These targets will be incorporated into local socio-economic development plans.
Nguyen Thi Dinh - Legendary female general
Nguyen Thi Dinh, a female general of the Ho Chi Minh era, has become a legendary figure in history. Her life and career were deeply connected to the revolution and the South, embodying the pure and extraordinary beauty of Vietnamese women. Her name is closely linked to the Dong Khoi movement, the "Long-Haired Army," and the "Three-Pronged Attack" strategy in combat.
Striving to complete elimination of temporary, dilapidated houses by October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Elimination of Temporary and Dilapidated Houses emphasised the goal of completing the programme by October 31, 2025, while chairing the committee's third meeting to review progress and set future tasks. So far, over 65,000 houses have been completed and handed over, while more than 56,000 are under construction.
Vietnam’s outbound investment increases by 9.5 times in two months
Vietnam's overseas investment in the first two months of 2025 totalled nearly 239 million USD, 9.5 times higher than the same period last year.
Hanoi’s new electric bus routes see rising ridership
Since Hanoi converted routes 05, 39, 47, and 59 to electric buses, ridership has grown significantly, with both passenger volume and revenue increasing each month. According to a survey by the Hanoi Public Transport Management and Operation Centre, most passengers are satisfied with the service quality.
Total registered FDI in Vietnam expands by 35.5% in January-February
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 6.9 billion USD in the first two months of 2025, marking a 35.5% year-on-year surge, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.
Over 121,600 dilapidated houses removed nationwide
A total of 121,638 temporary and dilapidated houses across Vietnam had been renovated or replaced as of March 6. Of these, 65,564 homes have been completed, while construction of 56,074 others has been commenced. Specifically, 10,338 houses have been built or repaired for those who rendered services to revolution.
Buon Ma Thuot - 'Pivotal strategic battlefield'
The victory of Buon Ma Thuot plays a crucial and decisive role in shaping the entire battlefield in South Vietnam, paving the way for the great triumph of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising.
Vietnam, Singapore upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
On March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Singapore from March 11–13, Vietnam and Singapore issued a joint statement on upgrading their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
12 countries establishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam
On March 12, 2025, during Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the Republic of Singapore (March 11-13), Vietnam and Singapore upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bringing the total number of countries with such partnerships with Vietnam to 12.
Vietnam - Singapore strategic partnership
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse pay an official visit to Singapore from March 11 to 13, 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Singapore and Secretary-General of its People's Action Party Lawrence Wong. Since elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2013, Vietnam and Singapore have strengthened their cooperation, yielding significant results across various sectors. Today, their ties are closer than ever, marked by high mutual trust and fruitful collaboration.
Vietnam – Proactive, responsible ASEAN member
Vietnam officially joined ASEAN on July 28, 1995. Throughout its participation, Vietnam has consistently prioritised the bloc’s unity and solidarity. The country has played an active and responsible role in shaping ASEAN’s strategic decisions, from promoting the formation of ASEAN-10 in the late 1990s to initiating key ASEAN documents that reflect its contributions.
