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PM issues disciplinary decision against former HCM City leader

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a decision implementing disciplinary measures against Le Thanh Hai, former Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

PM urges Qualcomm to deepen investment in core tech, semiconductors

The PM lauded Qualcomm’s two-decade partnership with Vietnam, spanning mobile connectivity, technology transfer, artificial intelligence (AI) research, STEM education, startup incubation, and innovation ecosystem development.

PM directs ministries to fast-track projects for 2025 growth boost

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlines decisive measures to hit Vietnam’s 2025 growth target of up to 8.5%.

Prime Minister Chinh, Japanese firms discuss future investment roadmap

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Japanese corporate leaders to boost trade and investment.

Minister-level pay unlikely to lure Vietnam’s top experts and scientists

Vietnam needs bold, competitive pay policies to lure world-class scientists and innovators.

PM calls for private sector's stronger efforts to drive economic growth

He also welcomed the “Vietnam Private Sector Panorama” as a platform for dialogue, awareness-raising, and inspiring a wealth-creation movement, emphasising that it must deliver tangible results.

New horizons for Khanh Hoa: seizing an unprecedented opportunity

A mid-sized coastal province, Khanh Hoa is at a turning point that will redefine its entire development: a strategic shift following its merger with Ninh Thuan under the National Assembly’s Resolution No 202/2025/QH15 released on June 25.

Handling surplus public assets: Difficult but crucial task

As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.

PM calls on MUFG to support building and operation of int'l financial centre

PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy PM urges faster digital transformation to reposition national tourism

Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh has called for a strong push in digital transformation and the development of a smart tourism ecosystem to reposition Vietnam’s national tourism in a more professional and strategic manner.

Government unveils comprehensive push for growth, inflation control

New directive by Prime Minister Chinh outlines bold reforms to stimulate growth, control inflation, and boost housing access for the youth.

Vietnam unveils $6.3B plan to tackle landslides, flash floods in the north

Vietnam has proposed a $6.3 billion plan to address worsening landslides and flash floods across 21 provinces, including AI-based warning systems and relocation strategies.

Vietnam’s Interior Ministry sends top officials to provinces in historic move

The Ministry of Home Affairs will select 34 outstanding officials with capability, qualifications, dedication, and responsibility to support 34 provinces and cities for a period of three months.

PM outlines 15 groups of tasks, solutions to boost private economic sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 4 laid out 15 groups of concrete tasks and solutions to realise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

Deputy PM pushes Ninh Thuan nuclear site clearance

The Government Office on August 4 issued Notice No. 395/TB-VPCP on conclusions of Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son on nuclear power development, highlighting the requirement to complete site clearance for Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa in 2025.

PM urges faster streamlining of administrative procedures, business conditions

As of August 1, ministries and agencies had cut 115 administrative procedures, 118 business conditions, and simplified 691 others in line with the 2025–2026 reform agenda.

Vietnam’s 7-month budget revenue surges 27.4%, fueled by trade boom

Vietnam’s state budget revenue soared to over 1,572 trillion VND (60.4 billion USD) in the first seven months of 2025, hitting 79.9% of the annual target and jumping 27.4% year-on-year, the Ministry of Finance reported.

Additional emergency relief approved for flood-hit provinces

The emergency assistance is aimed at helping stabilise local lives and address consequences following the recent devastating floods in Dien Bien and Nghe An.

PM chairs first meeting of private economy steering committee

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the national steering committee for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, chaired the committee’s first meeting on August 4 evening.

Bravery in the flood: Village chief saves 90 lives in Dien Bien

Facing a flash flood at midnight, Mua A Thi risked his life to lead a mass evacuation, earning national praise.