On April 7, 2026, at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, Mr. Le Minh Hung was elected Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

On the morning of April 7, during its first session, the 16th National Assembly convened in a closed meeting under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

The Vietnamese government has approved a proposal to establish Dong Nai as a centrally governed city, alongside plans to create 10 new wards within the province, marking a significant milestone in its administrative and urban development roadmap.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the steadfastness in the double-digit growth target while chairing the Government’s regular meeting for March and the Government-to-locality teleconference reviewing the first-quarter performance on April 4.

The Government Office has issued a notice summarizing conclusions by PM Pham Minh Chinh following an inspection of the progress of Phase 1 of the Long Thanh International Airport project and its connecting transport routes.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that foreign affairs and international integration activities must closely follow the country’s development requirements, making a direct contribution to the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth.

Flexible and timely policy measures have helped Vietnam keep domestic fuel prices under control, easing cost pressures on businesses and preventing a broader price shock across the economy.

Vietnamese lawmakers have praised the government’s flexible and proactive leadership during a turbulent term, while urging stronger action on food safety, healthcare oversight and environmental protection.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the immediate construction of a national crude oil reserve facility in Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa Province, while directing authorities to study additional storage sites in Quang Ngai and Ho Chi Minh City.

The directive underscores the top and urgent priority to ensure safe, stable and uninterrupted power supply for production and daily life is saying that these hold decisive importance for economic growth and national energy security.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 31 presided over a ceremony to announce the appointment of Bui The Duy as Director of the Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a project to enhance the operational capacity of Vietnam’s national cyber security protection forces.

Vietnam is considering a special compensation framework for its dedicated cybersecurity force, including significantly enhanced salaries and benefits, under a draft decree currently under appraisal.

Vuong Quoc Tuan has been re-elected as Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thai Nguyen for the 2026-2031 term, following a vote by delegates at the first session of the provincial People’s Council.

On the morning of March 30, during its first session, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council for the 2026-2031 term elected the chairman of the People’s Council and the chairman of the People’s Committee.

Nguyen Hoang Giang has been re-elected as Chairman of the Quang Ngai Provincial People’s Committee for the 2026–2031 term, receiving unanimous support from delegates.

The capital is positioning itself as a hub of innovation and sustainability, with a long-term vision extending to 2065.

Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for breakthrough solutions to ensure double-digit growth in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, contributing to the country’s overall growth target.

The Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) has submitted seven groups of solutions to the Prime Minister for consideration to help enterprises cope with the impacts of the Middle East conflict.