Ninh Thuan nuclear power: Ensuring energy security and sustainable development

With the Politburo’s issuance of Resolution No. 70 on ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision to 2045, obstacles to the implementation of Vietnam’s nuclear power programme are gradually being removed.

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Vietnam sets 2027 GRDP growth targets for cities and provinces

Vietnam sets 2027 GRDP growth targets for cities and provinces

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion sets out gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth targets for Vietnam’s 34 provinces and cities in 2027, ranging from 8.7% to 13%, with Hai Phong targeting the highest growth rate at 13%, followed by Quang Ninh at 12%.

Vietnam sets cultural and social targets for 2027

Vietnam sets cultural and social targets for 2027

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion sets out key cultural and social development targets for 2027, covering employment, education, healthcare, poverty reduction and human development, including a life expectancy of 74.8 years and health insurance coverage of 96.7%.

Vietnam sets key economic targets for 2027 (Part 2)

Vietnam sets key economic targets for 2027 (Part 2)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion sets out further proposed economic targets for 2027, including e-commerce sales growth of 15–17%, labour productivity growth of 8.6%, the digital economy accounting for around 23.5% of GDP, and 28–29 million international visitor arrivals.

Vietnam sets key economic targets for 2027 (Part 1)

Vietnam sets key economic targets for 2027 (Part 1)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion sets out proposed economic targets for 2027, including GDP growth of at least 10%.

Vietnam sets environment and climate change adaptation targets for 2027

Vietnam sets environment and climate change adaptation targets for 2027

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion sets out key environmental and climate change adaptation targets for 2027, including wastewater treatment, green production, energy efficiency, waste management and forest coverage.

Vietnam outlines socio-economic objectives, tasks and solutions for 2027

Vietnam outlines socio-economic objectives, tasks and solutions for 2027

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, signed Conclusion No. 106-KL/TW, dated October 15, 2026, of the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee on socio-economic development, state budget implementation in 2026 and plans for 2027. The conclusion outlines key objectives and tasks for 2027, including achieving economic growth of at least 10%, maintaining macroeconomic stability, accelerating decentralisation and administrative reforms, and stepping up efforts to combat corruption and wastefulness.

Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration

Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration

Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received the Artemis Accords from US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks at a ceremony held in Quang Ninh province on October 28, 2026, as part of Vietnam International Digital Week 2026. Launched by the US and seven partner countries in 2020, the Artemis Accords establish common principles for international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

Resolution sets general objectives for Party building, rectification

Resolution sets general objectives for Party building, rectification

Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW, signed on October 15, aims to drive strong, substantive and sustainable progress in Party building and rectification and build a clean, comprehensively strong political system. The resolution also seeks to uphold the Party’s revolutionary nature, pioneering and exemplary role, intellect, mettle and ethics, while maintaining close ties with the people.

Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW (Part 1)

Resolution targets stronger Party, political system (Part 3 - Final)

On behalf of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, General Secretary and President To Lam signed Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW, dated October 15, 2026, adopted at the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, on intensifying building and rectification towards a clean, strong and comprehensive Party and political system capable of meeting the country’s development requirements in the new era.

Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW (Part 1)

Resolution targets stronger Party, political system (Part 2)

On behalf of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, General Secretary and President To Lam signed Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW, dated October 15, 2026, adopted at the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, on intensifying building and rectification towards a clean, strong and comprehensive Party and political system capable of meeting the country’s development requirements in the new era.

Resolution targets stronger Party, political system (Part 1)

Resolution targets stronger Party, political system (Part 1)

On behalf of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, General Secretary and President To Lam signed Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW, dated October 15, 2026, adopted at the fourth meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, on intensifying building and rectification towards a clean, strong and comprehensive Party and political system capable of meeting the country’s development requirements in the new era.

Vietnam receives Government Leadership Award 2026

Vietnam receives Government Leadership Award 2026

At the opening of the Ministerial Roundtable on Digital and Artificial Intelligence, held in Quang Ninh city on October 28 as part of Vietnam International Digital Week 2026 (VIDW 2026), the Ministry of Science and Technology received the 2026 GSMA Government Leadership Award on behalf of the Vietnamese Government.

Northern Vietnam comes alive with Buckwheat Flower Festival

Northern Vietnam comes alive with Buckwheat Flower Festival

The 12th Buckwheat Flower Festival opened in Dong Van commune, Tuyen Quang province, on the evening of October 25, 2026. As a major cultural and tourism event, the festival celebrates the beauty of the region's distinctive buckwheat flowers while showcasing Tuyen Quang's natural landscapes and traditional cultural heritage to domestic and international visitors.

Vietnam's 16 comprehensive strategic partners

Vietnam's 16 comprehensive strategic partners

During his state visit to Denmark, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed to upgrade Vietnam-Denmark relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The upgrade brings the number of Vietnam’s comprehensive strategic partners to 16 as of October 2026.

Vietnam - Belgium relations continue to flourish

Vietnam - Belgium relations continue to flourish

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is on an official visit to Belgium at the invitation of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in key areas, building on more than 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Vietnam - EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam - EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium from October 21 - 24, 2026. The visit to the EU aims to reaffirm its importance in Vietnam’s foreign policy, strengthen political trust, and deepen the Vietnam-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive and effective manner.