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Government issues decree on Vietnam's overseas aid

The Government has issued a decree on Vietnam’s grant aid to foreign recipients, detailing the provision and management of non-refundable assistance funded by both the central and local budgets.

Vu Minh Tuan appointed to lead Hanoi’s future media agency

The former Deputy Chief of the National Assembly Office, Mr. Vu Minh Tuan, has been assigned to head the soon-to-be-established Hanoi media agency.

Hanoi appoints new mayor as Vu Dai Thang assumes leadership

The Hanoi People’s Council has officially appointed Vu Dai Thang as Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

Health issues prompt Nguyen Duc Trung to leave key Hanoi leadership role

On the afternoon of November 28, the Hanoi Party Committee held a meeting to announce the Politburo’s decision regarding personnel changes.

Who benefits from transferring all land procedures to commune authorities?

No longer are there scenes of people waiting or making multiple trips to process "Red Books". The decentralization of authority to resolve land procedures to the commune/ward level in some areas in Bac Ninh has helped citizens reduce travel time.

Prime Minister approves leadership changes in Quang Tri, Dong Thap, Vinh Long

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has signed off on a series of personnel decisions, approving the election and dismissal of chairmen and vice chairmen of the People’s Committees in Quang Tri, Dong Thap, and Vinh Long provinces.

Vietnam faces shortage of high-quality AI workforce

To master artificial intelligence (AI), Vietnam must cultivate a team of experts who not only understand the technology deeply but can also tackle complex problems. Yet such talent remains scarce in the country.

Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a World Economic Forum (WEF)’s session in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26 that sci-tech will be the primary driver behind Vietnam’s ambition to become a developed, industrialised nation by 2045.

PM hosts int’l guests attending Autumn Economic Forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 hosted separate receptions for international guests attending the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.

Gov't issues resolution on disaster recovery, production restoration

The Government has issued Resolution No. 380/NQ-CP dated November 25, 2025, on measures to address the consequences of natural disasters and restore production in the central localities.

PM calls for int’l friends’ support for HCM City on development path

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on international friends to cooperate with, support, and stand side by side with Vietnam and its Ho Chi Minh City on the development path.

PM works with international enterprises in financial sector

PM Pham Minh Chinh held a working session in HCM City on November 25 with representatives from foreign enterprises in the financial sector attending the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum.

PM Pham Minh Chinh: Ho Chi Minh City must lead with resilience and creativity

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges HCM City to become more innovative and self-reliant to lead Vietnam’s economy.

PM: Local-level VN–Japan partnership will accelerate sustainable development

On the morning of November 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the first-ever Vietnam–Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Quang Ninh Province, under the theme: “Comprehensive development partnership – Building a sustainable future.”

PM and government leaders donate salaries to flood-hit regions

On the afternoon of November 24, PM Pham Minh Chinh, along with senior government leaders and staff of the Government Office, joined in donating at least one day's salary to support communities suffering from recent severe flooding and storms.

PM demands urgent post-typhoon resolution

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded the rapid finalisation of a draft Resolution outlining recovery measures for areas ravaged by recent storms and floods in central and Central Highlands regions.

PM: Flood victims must have homes rebuilt before Lunar New Year

The government leader made the request while chairing an urgent online meeting from South Africa, where he is attending the G20 Summit.

Vietnam targets 3.3% inflation in 2025 as Government tightens price controls

Vietnam aims to hold average inflation to around 3.3% in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at a Government meeting on price management on November 21.

Prime Minister requests greater efforts to overcome flood aftermaths

The PM has signed an official dispatch, urging ministries, sectors and local authorities in the south-central region to focus on recovery efforts, restoring production and business activities, and stabilising people’s lives after recent floods.

Culture ministry releases digital transformation strategy for 2025-2030

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released its digital transformation strategy for the 2025–2030 period.