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Museums at heart of creative economy
The Politburo's Resolution 80 identifies culture as a key internal driver of economic development. In Ho Chi Minh City, modernising and restructuring museums is no longer simply about preservation. It is increasingly seen as an economic strategy, positioning museums as anchors of the night-time economy and vital links in the cultural industries value chain, helping support the city's ambition of achieving double-digit growth.
Nha Trang summer tourism enriched by rural cultural experiences
Summer marks the busiest season for tourism in Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. Beyond its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and world-famous bays, a growing number of cultural tourism products are offering visitors fresh and memorable experiences.
Industrial production drives growth in first five months
Vietnam’s economy maintained positive growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong industrial production, rising domestic demand, robust exports, and increasing foreign investment inflows, providing a solid foundation for the Government’s double-digit growth target this year.
Vietnam News Agency launches first digital transformation information platform
The Vietnam News Agency on June 19 officially launched “Chuyen dong so” (Digital Transformation Updates), its first specialised information platform dedicated to science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
National Press Festival 2026 opens in Hai Phong city
The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country.
Vietnam, China deepen cultural bonds
On June 18, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Hanoi organised a cultural experience programme to celebrate the Doan Ngo Festival - which is known as the “pest-killing festival” in Vietnam.
New opportunities for Vietnam in ASEAN-Russia cooperation
The ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit has opened a new chapter in cooperation between the two sides. As new initiatives take shape, Vietnam and Indonesia stand to benefit from emerging opportunities. To explore the prospects, a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Jakarta spoke with Dr. Arisman, Executive Director of Indonesia's Centre for Southeast Asian Studies.
Prime Minister receives CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 18 received Kirill Dmitriev, Chief Executive Officer of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on the sidelines of the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets Russian President Vladimir Putin
During his trip to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, on June 18 (local time).
Prime Minister meets leaders of major Russian enterprises
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with leaders of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and state-owned oil and gas company Zarubezhneft on June 17 during his visit to Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, for the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit.
Top Vietnamese leader receives German Bundestag Vice President
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 18 received Vice President of the German Bundestag Bodo Ramelow, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.
Women must become key architects of national development: NA Chairman
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 18 called on Vietnamese women to become key architects of national development as the country enters a new stage of growth requiring greater contributions from all sectors.
Deputy FM calls for strategic, inclusive communications for APEC 2027
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on June 18 called for a strategic, professional, innovative and inclusive communications campaign for APEC 2027, saying it should tell three interconnected stories – APEC, Vietnam and cooperation – to bring the forum closer to the public and maximise its impact.
PM attends plenary session of ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the plenary session of the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on June 18.
Direct Hanoi-Amsterdam route boosts Vietnam-Netherlands ties
Vietnam and the Netherlands has officially launched the first direct air service between Ha Noi and Amsterdam, marking a milestone for Vietnamese aviation and opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.
Top leader urges reflection of Vietnam’s development aspirations in 100-year vision
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 17 stressed that Vietnam’s development vision for 2030-2130 must continue to embody the nation’s aspirations for growth and prosperity, while being grounded in theory and practical experience and long-term strategic thinking.
Viet Nam News celebrates 35-year journey of bridging Vietnam and the world
A ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of the publication of the first issue of Viet Nam News, the national foreign service newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) took place at the VNA headquarters in Hanoi on June 17.
Multiple sectors record robust growth in first five months
Vietnam’s economy continued to show encouraging signs in the first five months of this year, with industrial production recording its strongest growth in four years and disbursed foreign direct investment reaching a five-year high, the Statistics Office reported on June 3.
PM meets with Head of Republic of Tatarstan in Kazan
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, in Kazan on June 16 (local time) as part of his trip to Russia to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit celebrating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.
PM arrives in Kazan to attend ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on June 16 afternoon (local time), beginning their trip to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.