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Government mandates computer-based national exams by 2026

By 2026, students in Vietnam will take national exams digitally, marking a key milestone in the country’s education transformation.

Vietnam to reform energy market for fairness, innovation, and security

Vietnam’s new energy resolution promotes private investment, technological innovation, and a competitive electricity market.

PM outlines prioritised tasks in boosting education-training development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined seven breakthrough tasks and solutions to advance Vietnam’s education system and contribute to the two centenary goals.

Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs receives Prime Minister’s commendation

Vietnam’s 80-year exhibition attracted 10 million visitors and honored ministries like the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs for excellence.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City proposed as special-tier administrative units

The Ministry of Home Affairs recommends elevating Vietnam's two largest cities to a new administrative classification to reflect their strategic roles.

PM orders swift drafting of action plan to put Politburo resolutions into life

The legal system must provide effective tools for efficient governance and power control, prevent policy abuse for corruption and wastefulness while serving as a foundation for fast and sustainable development, the PM said.

PM approves Pham Duc An as Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee

Born in 1970 in the central province of Nghe An, An has extensive experience in the banking sector.

Vietnam targets full online provision of public services by 2025

Project 06 stipulates developing applications of population data, identification, and electronic authentication in support of national digital transformation from 2022 to 2025 with a vision to 2030.

HCM City to digitize 100% of administrative procedures by October 1

From October 1, Ho Chi Minh City will fully transition all administrative services to digital platforms, ending paper-based submissions in a major digital government push.

PM commends authorities involved in dismantling major drug trafficking rings

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a letter of commendation to competent forces involved in the successful crackdown on large-scale drug trafficking rings transporting illicit substances from abroad into Vietnam.

Deputy PM pushes for sci-tech innovation to boost product value

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung called for aggressive sci-tech adoption in production to enhance product value during a meeting with ministries and agencies in Hanoi on September 9 to discuss strategic technological products for immediate development.

PM directs stronger measures to boost rice production, export

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 signed an official dispatch ordering ministries, agencies and localities to step up measures to promote rice production and export while ensuring domestic market stability.

Government reviews delegation of power report before Politburo submission

Permanent Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh chairs meeting on law enforcement, decentralisation report for Politburo.

PM urges legal reforms to remove obstacles, foster development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need for laws to both clear obstacles and enable development within a manageable framework while chairing the Government’s first law-making session of the month on September 8.

PM urges efforts to fully achieve set socio-economic development goals

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for extra efforts to fully achieve the socio-economic development targets and goals set for this year, while presiding over the Government’s regular August meeting on September 6.

General Secretary highlights people’s role in 80th National Day

In his speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, General Secretary To Lam mentioned "the people" 17 times, "nation" 13 times, "independence" 10 times, and "homeland" 9 times.

PM attends Voice of Vietnam’s 80th founding anniversary

PM Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 attended a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) (September 7, 1945 – 2025), during which the Government leader conferred the Ho Chi Minh Order (third time) on the broadcaster.

Vietnam introduces monthly KPI-based evaluation for civil servants

The government’s new draft decree will measure public servant performance using monthly KPI scores tied to incentives and annual rankings.

PM works with Policy Advisory Council on macroeconomic stability

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 held a working session with the Policy Advisory Council to discuss macroeconomic stability, stimulating consumer demand, and the operation of the two-tier local government system.

PM directs swift measures to stop gold speculation in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for urgent actions to stabilize the gold market and protect macroeconomic stability.