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Prime Minister: Vietnamese people everywhere are self-reliant and proud

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnamese people, whether living inside or outside the country, always embody confidence, self-reliance, and national pride.

Pilot special mechanisms, policies serve development of Hanoi, HCM City, Da Nang

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.

PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry

PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry.

Vietnam PM calls for day-care model to support aging population

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Government urges swift progress on rail, nuclear, and urban transit projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to finalize the optimal investment model for the North–South high-speed railway and accelerate key national infrastructure projects.

Rural, ethnic programs to receive $16 bln boost

Of the total, about 100 trillion VND will come from the central budget, 300 trillion VND from local budgets, and roughly 23 trillion VND from state-funded policy credit sources.

Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence established

The Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence is tasked with advising and assisting the Government in organising, directing, and administering people’s air defence activities nationwide.

Le Manh Hung appointed acting minister of industry and trade

Le Manh Hung, born in 1973, brings technical and political expertise to the country’s economic development apparatus.

PM calls for drastic solutions to promote digital economy, society, citizens

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 20 called for stronger and more decisive action to develop the digital economy, digital society and digital citizens, outlining major orientations for the country in the work.

After deadly crash, Vietnam orders review of all expressways and highways

Following a fatal accident on the Da Nang–Quang Ngai expressway that left four people dead, the Ministry of Construction has issued sweeping orders to review and upgrade national traffic infrastructure.

Government sets out coordinated plan for 2026 elections

The Government has issued Resolution No. 408/NQ-CP approving a plan for organising the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.

PM directs launch of 234 projects totaling over $134 billion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a key meeting to finalize the launch of 234 milestone projects ahead of the 14th Party Congress.

Vietnam recovers over US$1.1 billion from corruption and economic crimes

Vietnam asset recovery 2025, corruption enforcement Vietnam, economic crimes, civil judgment execution, Ho Quoc Dung justice reforms

Lieutenant General Le Van Huong appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Lieutenant General Le Van Huong, Director of the Military Personnel Department, has been appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Vietnamese PM calls for bold reforms to modernize agriculture

At a 2025 national dialogue with farmers, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for innovation, digital transformation, and smarter agricultural management.

PM holds dialogue on digital transformation with farmers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held his 2025 dialogue with farmers in Hanoi on December 10, aiming to speed up science – technology application, innovation, and digital transformation in agricultural production.

PM sternly criticizes 22 ministries and 12 provinces for low disbursement

With just weeks left in the year, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demands urgent action and accountability to meet public investment goals.

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges full disaster recovery and market stability

On the morning of December 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the government’s regular meeting for November, addressing a wide range of urgent national matters.

Strategic cooperation pact signed by police, military, foreign affairs leaders

Under the Party's direction, a strategic partnership between the nation’s core ministries was formalized in a historic ceremony today.

Vietnam’s November cabinet meeting focuses on growth, disaster response

On the morning of December 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s regular cabinet meeting for November, aiming to assess the country’s socio-economic situation over the past month and the first 11 months of 2025.