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Vietnam's proactive, active, responsible contributions to IPU
At the invitation of IPU President Tulia Ackson and Secretary General Martin Chungong, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation of Vietnam, attended the IPU-152 in Istanbul, Turkey, and undertake bilateral activities there from April 15 to 17.
Party Central Committee sets course for sustainable, high growth
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Vietnam’s first inter-regional high-speed rail line
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Vietnam, Slovakia strengthen traditional friendship
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GDP expands by 7.83% in Q1 2026
Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 7.83 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
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Safe operation of two Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants by 2035
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Vietnam’s Government members for 2026–2031 term
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Government for 16th National Assembly term comprises 14 ministries, 3 ministerial-level agencies
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Vietnam targets saving at least 3% of total power consumption in 2026
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Gov’t urges promoting EV charging infrastructure in apartment complexes
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Vietnam forest coverage exceeds 14.97 million hectares in 2025
Vietnam’s total forest area surpassed 14.97 million hectares in 2025, reflecting continued efforts to protect and expand green coverage nationwide. The latest figures also highlight variations across regions and the balance between natural and planted forests, offering a clearer picture of the country’s forestry development.
Key rules to prevent online fraud
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Urgent tasks to address IUU fishing
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