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PM urges timely, flexible policy response to secure double-digit growth
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded ministries, sectors and localities have a good grasp of the situation, including factors with adverse impacts on Vietnam, especially the complicated developments in the Middle East conflict and other regions worldwide, to make timely, flexible, and effective policy response in efforts to secure double-digit growth.
Ho Chi Minh City restructures agriculture for sustainable development
Following the merger of three localities, Ho Chi Minh City’s agricultural land area has quadrupled, opening up new opportunities for modern, high-quality, market-oriented farming with higher added value.
Lam Dong steps up efforts to safeguard endangered Churu
Authorities in Quang Lap commune in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are stepping up efforts to preserve Churu traditional pottery, a centuries-old craft now at risk of disappearing as the number of artisans continues to decline.
MoH promotes preventive care through integrated electronic health records
The Ministry of Health is working to integrate periodic health check-up data into citizens’ electronic health records, in a move aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare.
Cross border QR payments boost tourist spending
More than 5.28 million Chinese visitors traveled to Vietnam in 2025, accounting for around 25% of total international arrivals. The rollout of cross-border QR payments is expected to remove payment barriers, boost tourism spending, and open up new opportunities for domestic businesses.
Heritage development enters new phase in Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City Heritage Association has successfully held its first congress for the 2026–2031 term, marking a significant milestone as the city enters a new phase following its administrative expansion into a major economic and cultural hub with a rich and diverse heritage.
Da Nang strengthens compliance with IUU fishing regulations
Da Nang’s efforts against IUU fishing in recent years have delivered tangible results, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of having the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” lifted. The city also stresses that these efforts must be sustained alongside investment and policies for a modern and sustainable fisheries sector.
PM urges stronger Vietnam–Belarus cooperation in forensic examination
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 2 for Chairman of the Belarusian State Forensic Examination Committee Volkov Alexei Aleksandrovich, during which he called for stronger cooperation in forensic examination between the two countries.
Vietnam welcomes, supports Cuba-US dialogue
Vietnam welcomes and supports Cuba and the US engaging in dialogue to seek solutions to differences in their bilateral relations, based on respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and fundamental principles of international law.
Vietnam’s tourism maintains strong growth momentum
Vietnam’s tourism sector has recorded three straight months of strong growth, with international arrivals exceeding two million per month. In January, Vietnam welcomed nearly 2.45 million visitors, followed by more than 2.2 million in February - an unusually sharp rise in recent years.
NA Standing Committee convenes 56th session
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 56th session on the afternoon of April 1 at the National Assembly House. Delivering the opening remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the session will deliberate on a range of important issues, including the draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Social Insurance.
Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1
Hanoi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles from April 1, marking a significant step in the capital city’s roadmap to develop greener public transport.
New military orchestra marks debut with grand symphony
The "Sounds Under the Sun" symphony debuted at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi, marking the launch of the Military Symphony Orchestra. The event opens a new chapter for military arts in Vietnam.
Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada
With a modest market share in Canada – one of the world’s largest coffee-consuming markets – stronger links between Vietnamese coffee exporters and overseas Vietnamese businesses could open a new pathway to build a distinct Vietnamese Coffee brand, enhancing value and expanding market share.
Party leader urges effective implementation of national security tasks in new context
Party General Secretary To Lam has stressed the need for the People’s Public Security force to ensure unified awareness of the high requirements in protecting the Party, the political system, and national security in the new revolutionary stage, emphasising that the country must not be caught strategically unprepared under any circumstances.
Voters’ trust must become practical policy decisions: Party chief
The voters’ ballot must not stop at the polling station, but translate into quality legislation, effective oversight, timely and sound policy decisions that meet national development needs in the new era, said Party General Secretary To Lam.
Young artists bring new vitality to traditional theatre
‘Hat boi’ (classical drama), once widely popular in Vietnam, particularly in the South from the 19th to 20th century, is now facing challenges in remaining relevant to modern life. In response, young artists are joining forces to bring the traditional art form closer to younger audiences through social media platforms.
AI camera system sharpens Hanoi traffic enforcement
The rollout of AI cameras is gradually putting Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW into practice, with technology serving as the foundation for modern urban management.
Strategic petroleum reserves key to safeguarding Vietnam’s energy security
Amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets, particularly rising tensions in the Middle East, securing a stable domestic fuel supply is becoming increasingly challenging. Against this backdrop, the need for a national strategic petroleum reserve has never been more urgent.
Cultural development drives sustainable growth in Ho Chi Minh City
Politburo Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture sets out a strategic vision, placing culture on a par with the economy and politics in the era of the nation’s rise. In Ho Chi Minh City, implementing these breakthrough policies is not only a key political task but also a solution to sustainable development for a megacity of more than 14 million people.