Can Tho-Ca Mau expressway project must be completed by December 19: PM
The expressway, spanning over 110 km, connects Can Tho city with Hau Giang, Bac Lieu, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau provinces, complemented by 25.85 km of connecting routes.
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The Ministry of Construction has proposed expanding the 1,144-km eastern wing of North-South expressway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City from four to six lanes, at an estimated cost of 152.1 trillion VND (around 6.2 billion USD).
Expressway projects to promote socio-economic development
Due mostly to financial difficulties, some expressways still face limitations in terms of lane capacity and speed restrictions.
PM pushes to speed up Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway construction
Since taking office, the Government has prioritised securing investments for transport infrastructure to ease transport-related bottlenecks in the Mekong Delta.
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First four months of 2025: Agro-forestry-fishery exports rise by 10.7%
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports totalled 21.15 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, up 10.7% year-on-year.
"The four pillars" driving Vietnam’s ascent
The Politburo and the Secretariat convened a nationThe Politburo and the Secretariat convened a national conference in Hanoi on May 18, 2025 to disseminate and implement two key resolutions: Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the country’s development needs in the new era, and Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on advancing the development of the private sector. Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that four major resolutions can now be seen as the “four foundational pillars” driving Vietnam’s rise.
Digital transformation continues to make strong strides
Reports and opinions presented at the second meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee on Science-Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06 on 17 May 2025 highlighted that the implementation of Project 06 continues to be strongly promoted and widely embraced.
Project 06 delivers practical benefits to people, businesses
On May 17, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Government’s Steering Committee on Science and Technology Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06, chaired the second meeting where it was confirmed that Project 06’s implementation has been strongly promoted and widely disseminated, delivering practical benefits to people and businesses, enhancing social management, and supporting socio-economic development.
President Ho Chi Minh: A lifetime dedicated to nation and people
President Ho Chi Minh was an exemplary communist, living a life of benevolence. An extraordinary national hero, he dedicated his entire life to the struggle for the Vietnamese nation and its people.
FDI inflow into Vietnam reaches 13.82 billion USD
Vietnam secured nearly 13.82 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first four months of 2025, marking a year-on-year surge of 39.9%, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Foreign Investment Agency.
PCI 2024: Hai Phong tops rankings for the first time
According to the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings, Hai Phong has claimed the top spot for the first time with a score of 74.84 points, followed by Quang Ninh with 73.20 points, Long An with 72.64 points, and Bac Giang with 71.24 points.
15 localities free of temporary, dilapidated houses nationwide
As of May 7, 2025, 15 localities across the country have successfully eliminated temporary and dilapidated houses. By May 11, 2025, nearly 209,000 such houses have been removed nationwide, with over 111,000 completed and handed over to families, and more than 98,000 new houses under construction.
Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Thailand
At the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads the high-level delegation of the Royal Thai Government to pay an official visit to Vietnam and co-chair the 4th Vietnam–Thailand Joint Cabinet Retreat on May 15 - 16, 2025. The visit provides an opportunity for both sides to review cooperation across all areas and to propose measures to further strengthen bilateral relations in the coming period.
Vietnam nominated as President of the 11th NPT Review Conference
At the third and final session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom 3) for the 11th Review Conference (RevCon11) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), scheduled for 2026, Vietnam was nominated to serve as President of the Conference.
Vietnam climbs 14 places in Human Development Index
In 2023, Vietnam’s Human Development Index (HDI) reached 0.766, placing the country in the High Human Development category. With this score, Vietnam ranked 93rd out of 193 countries and territories, marking a significant improvement of 14 places compared to 2022.
Vietnam’s outbound investment triples in first four months of 2025
In the first four months of 2025, Vietnam’s total outbound investment reached 309.3 million USD, 3.1 times higher than the same period in 2024.
Traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus
At the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus, Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying a State visit to Belarus on May 11 and 12, 2025. This marks the Vietnamese party chief’s first visit to Belarus in his current role, and the first visit by a Party General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to Belarus in 11 years. The visit is expected to serve as a catalyst for strengthening the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus.
The first four months: International arrivals to Vietnam rose by 23.8%
In the first four months of this year, Vietnam welcomed 7.67 million international visitors, marking a 23.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth can be attributed to favorable visa policies and strong tourism promotion efforts.
Resolution No. 68: Private sector to become the key driver of the national economy
Party General Secretary To Lam has recently signed Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on private sector development. The resolution sets the goal that by 2030, the private sector will become the most important driver of the national economy, taking the lead in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will pay an official visit to Russia and attend the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, from May 8 to 11, 2025. This marks the first official visit to Russia by To Lam since his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The visit holds special significance as it takes place during the two countries' celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950 – January 30, 2025).
Over 2,700 delegates attend the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak in Vietnam
The celebration takes place on May 6-8 in Ho Chi Minh City, with over 2,700 delegates—including around 1,300 international guests from 85 countries and territories —gathering under the theme: “Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity: Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development.”
Traditional friendship relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan
At the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse pay a state visit to Azerbaijan on 7–8 May 2025 — the first visit at General Secretary level since diplomatic ties were established in 1992, marking the highest-level exchange in a decade and advancing bilateral relations to a new height.
15th NA’s 9 session: Reviewing constitutional amendments, merging provincial administrative units
The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) opened on May 5 and is scheduled to close on June 30. Lawmakers will review and decide on 54 items related to constitutional and legislative work, including amendments to the 2013 Constitution and a resolution on merging provincial administrative units. They will also consider 14 groups of issues on socio-economic matters, the state budget, oversight, and other key topics.
Vietnam - Kazakhstan traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation
Party General Secretary To Lam left Hanoi on May 5 for state visits to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, an official visit to Russia where he will attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War, and then a state visit to Belarus from May 5 to 12. Kazakhstan will be the first stop for General Secretary To Lam in this European tour. The visit comes at a time when the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan are progressing positively. It aims to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries across various fields.
