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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

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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.

PM urges urgent action on air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed relevant ministries and localities to urgently implement air quality management projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to address rising pollution levels.

VN to launch free trade zones in 2026, starting with Da Nang, Hai Phong, HCMC

The Prime Minister pushes forward pilot plans for free trade zones as strategic economic engines for the country’s future.

Proposed leadership shift for minority program sparks debate in NA

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Over 22,000 granted amnesty in landmark 2025 decisions

Vietnam will continue its policy of granting amnesty on major national holidays and key historical events, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Foreign NGOs provide $1.14 billion in aid to Vietnam over five years

Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 379 foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating regularly in Vietnam have provided nearly $1.14 billion in aid, contributing significantly to the country’s sustainable development goals.

Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders

The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83.

Quan Minh Cuong appointed as Quang Ninh’s new Party Secretary

The Politburo has appointed Quan Minh Cuong as the new Party Secretary of Quang Ninh Province.

The Quang Trung campaign: Rebuilding homes, restoring hope

Amid devastation, Vietnam is launching a bold campaign to rebuild lives - one roof at a time.

‘Quang Trung Campaign’ kicks off to restore storm-ravaged communities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially launched the "Quang Trung Campaign", an urgent national effort to rebuild and repair homes for families whose houses were destroyed by a series of devastating natural disasters across Central Vietnam.

PM calls for rapid home building and repair for flood-affected households

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his working delegation on November 29 evening held a hybrid meeting with the four south central provinces of Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Gia Lai regarding flood response and recovery efforts.

All 34 provincial chairpersons not locals, most born in the 1970s

Vietnam’s current provincial leaders reflect a younger, highly educated generation, many with master’s or doctoral degrees.