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52 provincial-level administrative units to be reorganised: draft resolution
Administrative units with isolated locations and limited transport connectivity with adjacent administrative units, as well as those holding special importance to national defence and security, will not be compulsorily subject to re-organisation, according to the draft resolution.
Expected arrangement of provincial- and communal-level administrative units
The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalised a draft resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on administrative unit arrangements and submitted it to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal.
Binh Duong leads nation in online public services
Binh Duong is also developing a coordination framework between the provincial Public Administration Service Centre and such centres at the commune level to streamline administrative services.
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Vietnam – Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation
President Luong Cuong will pay a state visit to Laos from April 24 to 25, 2025. The visit is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit is expected to provide new momentum and make a significant contribution to further deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnamese students named runners-up at global robot contest
Vietnamese high school students brought pride to the country by winning the second prize at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship – the world's largest robotics competition for secondary students, held in the US from April 16-19.
Vietnam boasts over 14.87 million hectares of forest in 2024
As of December 31, 2024, the total forest area nationwide reached over 14.87 million hectares, including more than 10 million hectares of natural forests and nearly 5 million hectares of planted ones.
National programme to mark 50th anniversary of south liberation, national reunification
A national programme with a wide range of activities will be held by the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
Vietnam's first successful partial artificial heart transplant
For the first time in Vietnam, the 108 Military Central Hospital has successfully implanted a third-generation partial artificial heart in a patient with end-stage heart failure. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s medical field, bringing Vietnamese healthcare closer to the world’s most advanced systems, while offering new hope of survival for thousands of patients suffering from severe heart failure.
Area and population of 23 merged provincial administrative units
At its 11th plenum, the 13th Party Central Committee reached a consensus on the policy to restructure provincial-level administrative units nationwide, reducing the total from 63 to 34, including 28 provinces and six centrally governed cities. Of the current 63 units, 11 will remain unchanged, while the remaining 52 will be merged into 23 new provincial-level administrative units.
Eleven of Vietnam’s documentary heritage recognised by UNESCO
A collection belonging to composer Hoang Van (1930–2018) has recently been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The collection meets several of UNESCO’s key criteria, especially in terms of historical significance and global value. This marks Vietnam’s 11th documentary heritage to be recognised by UNESCO.
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park: Vietnam’s premier destination for adventurers
According to the UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust, Vietnam is among the world’s top destinations for cave explorers and adventure seekers; and leading the way is the breathtaking natural wonder: Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.
P4G Summit and Vietnam's participation
The fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, held in Hanoi on April 14-17, is the first multilateral high-level conference in the field of green growth, green transition, and sustainable development hosted by Vietnam.
Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping is paying a State visit to Vietnam from April 14-15. This marks his fourth State visit to Vietnam as General Secretary and President of China, and his second visit within the same term. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It aims to strengthen the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and elevate bilateral ties to a new height.
Vietnam’s morning glory stir-fry named Among the world’s 100 best vegetable dishes
Vietnam’s morning glory stir-fry was recently recognized by the renowned culinary website TasteAtlas as one of the 100 most delicious vegetable dishes in the world. This rustic Vietnamese favorite earned a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, securing the 24th spot on the list.
Total registered foreign investment into Vietnam up by 34.7% in Q1
As of March 31, 2025, total registered foreign investment into Vietnam, including new registrations, capital adjustments, and capital contributions/share purchases, reached 10.98 billion USD, marking a 34.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Vietnam's economy thrives in Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s economy showed signs of recovery, with several key indicators recording strong growth despite ongoing global uncertainties.
SIPAS 2024: Positive shift seen in citizen satisfaction with public administrative services
The 2024 Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) reached an average of 83.94%, up 1.28 percentage points from 2023.
Vietnam’s two working groups complete international missions in Myanmar
On the evening of April 8, two Vietnamese working groups - from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security, returned to Hanoi, successfully completing their humanitarian missions in Myanmar. The groups were deployed on March 30 to assist with search and rescue efforts in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hitting the country on 28 March.
Vietnam-Spain strategic partnership
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sánchez is paying an official visit to Vietnam from April 8-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Vietnam and Spain established diplomatic relations on May 23, 1977. Over the past nearly 50 years, the bilateral relationship has grown intensively and comprehensively.
As of March 28, 2025: A total of 168,027 temporary and dilapidated houses removed nationwide
According to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, as of March 28, 2025, Vietnam had supported the removal of 168,027 temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide. They include 81,607 completed houses, and 86,420 under construction. To date, localities nationwide have received some 110 million USD, allocated from the program "Join hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses", reaching nearly 82% of the target set by the Central Steering Committee for eradication of temporary and dilapidated houses.
Ensuring rights of women, children for sustainable development
April 7th is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as World Health Day. Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme to raise awareness and encourage global action on health challenges. This year's theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," aiming to strengthen maternal and child health protection to minimise disease and mortality risks. Vietnam has made significant efforts to protect the rights of women and children, particularly in maternal and child healthcare, aligning with sustainable development goals.
Commemoration of Hung Kings - Gathering the spirit of patriotism
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
GDP in Q1 estimated to grow by 6.93%
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 is estimated to have grown by 6.93% year-on-year – the highest first-quarter growth rate recorded between 2020 and 2025.
