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From historic turning point to new development momentum

With the establishment of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs in 2025, Vietnam’s work in ethnic and religious policy enters a new era, grounded in unity, practical impact and the well-being of the people.

Laying the groundwork for a new infrastructure decade

As Vietnam closes 2025 with 3,000km of expressways, a new era of rail, airport and seaport megaprojects is taking shape for the next phase of growth.

Prime Minister sends Lunar New Year wishes via VNeTraffic app

Through the VNeTraffic application, which has more than 5 million users, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday extended Lunar New Year (Tet) wishes for peace, good health and safe travel to everyone on the road.

Applying KPIs to state leaders: a new governance era

Applying KPIs (key performance indicators) to agency and unit leaders is no longer new, and the methods of application are diverse and offer valuable lessons for Vietnam.

New framework for national security industry development

Under Decree No. 60/2026, the Minister of Public Security will determine the specific products and services of the national security industry complex, based on practical requirements and security tasks.

Vietnam to complete restructuring of schools, healthcare and state firms by 2027

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to reform the state administrative system, aiming to modernize governance and finalize the restructuring of key public sectors by 2027.

Government orders launch of crypto, gold and property exchanges by Feb 28

The Government has requested the pilot implementation of a crypto asset exchange and the urgent launch of crypto, gold and real estate trading markets before February 28.

PM calls for more vigorous implementation of nuclear power projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 underscored the importance of accelerating the development of power sources, including nuclear energy, while chairing the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction.

PM, spouse host banquet for diplomatic corps in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran hosted a banquet in Hanoi on February 9 evening for the diplomatic corps, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

Government orders rapid completion of plan to tap public gold & foreign reserves

The State Bank of Vietnam has been instructed to urgently complete its report on proposed solutions to attract foreign currency and gold reserves held by the public.

North–South high-speed railway: PM demands progress report before Feb. 20

For the North–South high-speed railway project, the Ministry of Construction is required to complete the report on technology and partner selection and submit it to the Government Party Committee before February 20 for higher-level review.

PM outlines key tasks, solutions for monetary, fiscal policy management in 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 8 signed Official Dispatch No. 12/CD-TTg outlining key tasks and solutions for the management of monetary and fiscal policies in 2026.

Deputy Prime Minister wants to ban double-decker sleeper buses

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 27 chaired a meeting regarding a draft to amend and supplement decrees in road transport management.

PM orders crackdown on drunk driving during Tet

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed an urgent directive on behalf of the Prime Minister, calling for enhanced transport coordination and traffic safety measures during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring festival season.

The story of Cao Bang: from historic Pac Bo to an Asia-Europe gateway

Eighty-five years ago, Pac Bo was the site that kept the revolutionary fires burning. Today, Cao Bang is repositioning itself as an international "gateway," realizing the aspiration to turn the borderland into a link in the Asia-Europe supply chain.

Government suspends new food safety decree until mid-April

The government has officially decided to suspend the effectiveness of Decree No. 46/2026 and adjust its enforcement timeline. The decree provides detailed guidelines for implementing several provisions of the Law on Food Safety.

First Government session of 2026 convened

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 4 presided over the Government’s meeting for January, marking the first cabinet session of 2026 – the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress for the 2026–2030 term.

Vietnam among GE’s five most important global markets: Chief Corporate Officer

Vietnam is one of GE’s top five global markets, Chief Corporate Officer Roger Martella told Acting Industry and Trade Minister Le Manh Hung during trade talks.

PM urges swift resolution to tackle issues in enforcing new food safety decree

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized the urgent need for the Government to issue a resolution to resolve issues emerging from the implementation of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP, which details regulations for enforcing the Law on Food Safety.

Creative work environment drives breakthroughs: Deputy PM

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung says it is necessary to create a working environment where creativity is encouraged, commitment is protected, and individuals dare to think, dare to engage, and dare to realize development aspirations.