Vietnamese National Assembly's prominent contributions to IPU

On behalf of the Party and State leaders of Vietnam, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter - Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and pay official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8. Over the past 45 years since joining the IPU, the Vietnamese parliament has consistently expressed itself as a responsible member, which has actively contributed to the union’s activities. This participation and contributions to the IPU have significantly enhanced the position of the National Assembly in particular and Vietnam as a whole on the international arena.

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Key development targets for Ho Chi Minh City through 2075

Key development targets for Ho Chi Minh City through 2075

The Politburo issued Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW on building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era on May 19. This landmark document carries historic significance, defining an especially important political mission not only for the city’s Party organisation and administration, but also for the entire political system nationwide.

Building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era

Building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era

The Politburo issued Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW on building and developing Ho Chi Minh City in the new era on May 19. This landmark document carries historic significance, defining an especially important political mission not only for the city’s Party organisation and administration, but also for the entire political system nationwide. 

Vietnam, Thailand strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Thailand further strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership

At the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29, 2026. This marks the first visit to Thailand by General Secretary and State President To Lam, taking place as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – 2026).

Effective measures to save electricity during hot weather

Effective measures to save electricity during hot weather

As the peak hot season begins, electricity demand is rising sharply. To better manage and save electricity, people are advised to use appliances with energy-saving labels, regularly clean and maintain electrical devices, and unplug appliances when not in use.

Vesak Week to take place from May 24 to 31

Vesak Week to take place from May 24 to 31

The Vesak Week will take place from the 8th to the 15th day of the fourth lunar month in the Year of the Horse (May 24–31, 2026), while the main ceremony will be officially held on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month (May 31, 2026).

Vietnam launches BPI for the first time

Vietnam launches BPI for the first time

The Vietnam Private Sector Economic Report 2025, published on May 15, 2025, for the first time, introduces the Business Performance Index (BPI) – an experimental measure to quantify the performance of the private sector at the provincial level.

Vietnam aims for convenient, fast, secure digital services by 2030

Vietnam aims for convenient, fast, secure digital services by 2030

The Government has approved a programme to promote the application of population data, digital identification and electronic authentication for national digital transformation. The programme aims to support the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society.

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy

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The Prime Minister has issued Directive No. 19/CT-TTg (May 12, 2026) to accelerate the implementation of the Strategy on Ethnic Affairs to 2030, with a vision to 2045, aiming to promote comprehensive development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Average SIPAS 2025 reaches 83.09%

Average SIPAS 2025 reaches 83.09%

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