National Committee for APEC 2027 established

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decisions on the establishment and working regulations of the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027.

Party chief orders setting general goals, strategic breakthroughs in 2025-2030

Party General Secretary To Lam presided over the 12th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, that opened in Hanoi on July 18.

Measures sought to enhance innovation policy evaluation in Vietnam

In the context as Vietnam is promoting institutional reform, the development of policies based on an efficiency assessment mechanism is an urgent requirement to ensure focused investments.

VN proposes cooperation with Google in AI application

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, has proposed a partnership with Google to develop a comprehensive AI-based training model tailored to Vietnam’s needs.lopment.

Vietnam highlighted as next growth engine in ASEAN at Hong Kong seminar

Around 200 delegates from various countries gathered at a seminar in Hong Kong (China) on July 17 to discuss the role of Vietnam as the next growth engine in ASEAN.

Vietnamese, Thai journalists enhance collaboration

A delegation from the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its Vice President Tran Trong Dung is paying a visit to Thailand from July 16 to 20 at an invitation of the Thai Journalists Association.

Business network helps connect Vietnam with Belgium, EU markets

As Vietnam accelerates green and digital transition, the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is prioritising connections with capable Belgian partners in clean energy, particularly hydrogen and renewable energy, and smart seaport planning.

Vietnam-Japan bolster educational cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long met with Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance (JVPFA), in Hanoi on July 17.

PM urged drastic solutions to African swine fever outbreaks

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive demanding stronger and more coordinated measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), as Vietnam faces a resurgence of the deadly livestock disease in several localities.

MoST partners with Google to explore digital transformation, AI, SMEs

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has been working with Google to explore deeper cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Deputy FM works with diplomats of Morocco, Switzerland, Senegal

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang received Ambassadors of Morocco and Switzerland to Vietnam, Jamale Chouaibi and Thomas Gass, and held a phone conversation with Ambassador of Senegal to Malaysia and Vietnam Abdoulaye Barro, on July 18.

PM assigns acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision assigning Tran Duc Thang, a member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate, as acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam, Laos hold cross-border e-commerce seminar in Vientiane

The Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Industry and Trade jointly organised a thematic seminar on promoting cross-border e-commerce between the two countries in Vientiane on July 18.

First working day of 13th Party Central Committee’s 12th plenum

The 13th Party Central Committee convened its 12th plenum in Hanoi on July 18, with Party General Secretary To Lam delivering the opening speech and Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of the Politburo, chairing the meeting.

Official calls for urgent action as Wipha storm forecast to hit VN mainland

The storm is forecast to bring torrential rains, particularly to the northwestern region, threatening widespread flooding, Hiep said at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's meeting in Hanoi on July 17.

iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro: Are Apple products still worth the price tag?

Despite elegant hardware, Apple's recent software failures and lack of innovation threaten its high-end image.

37-year-old Hanoi eel noodle shop praised by Michelin Guide

For 37 years, Mrs. Lan’s eel noodle soup has attracted crowds in Hanoi. Today, her humble eatery has also become a go-to spot for international tourists.

Government sets high-growth goal to break out of stagnation

The government pushes for bold economic expansion to fuel strategic momentum entering 2026.

Gie Trieng heritage lives on in Dak Rang village

Ancient customs and musical traditions thrive in Dak Rang thanks to dedicated village artisans.

Where time stands still: Chau Lam Pagoda defies Hanoi’s urban rush

Hidden in Hanoi’s Thuy Khue neighborhood, this centuries-old pagoda holds secrets of a forgotten past.

Vietnam makes e-wallets an official payment method from July 1

Starting July 1, 2025, electronic wallets (e-wallets) will officially be recognized as a legitimate means of payment, equivalent to bank accounts, cards, and cash.

Vietnam begins new chapter with sweeping administrative reform

The elimination of district-level governance is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s new administrative era.

iPhone 17 Pro Max to get scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series will get advanced screen tech, improving scratch resistance and glare reduction.

Vietnam to waive tuition for public school students from 2025–2026

New resolution ensures free tuition for public schools and support for private school students nationwide.

Women in sport defy bias and shape a more equal future

Female athletes are challenging outdated norms and reshaping the role of women in Vietnamese sports.