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Planning for 2030: Vietnam targets $8,500 GDP per capita

The government has issued Resolution No. 306 on adjustments to the national master planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

PM stresses need to urgently handle long-delayed projects

Some long-delayed and stagnant projects face legal obstacles related to land management, land use, and planning; some violated regulations or shown signs of violations; while many others remain stuck due to procedural and administrative bottlenecks.

PM orders sweeping cuts to business conditions

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

Vietnam sets deadlines for tech program rollouts with global partnerships

Vietnam sets October and December deadlines for launching national strategic technologies.

PM launches emulation campaign to celebrate upcoming key events

An emulation campaign was launched nationwide on October 5 to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenures.

Vietnam records steady socio-economic improvement: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted that thanks to the Party’s leadership and nationwide efforts, socio-economic performance has improved month by month and quarter by quarter.

PM calls for efforts to complete 2025 and whole-term goals

Addressing the Government's meeting on October 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is on track to exceed annual and tenure targets.

Vietnam proposes global Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development

At MONDIACULT 2025, Vietnam’s culture minister called for UNESCO to adopt a Decade of Culture to drive peace and prosperity worldwide.

Prime Minister orders urgent reforms in local governance model

The Prime Minister demands clear responsibility and results from officials in resolving local challenges.

PM orders swift removal of bottlenecks in two-tier local government rollout

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ministry of Home Affairs, and provincial-level authorities to urgently resolve outstanding obstacles in the implementation of the two-tier local government model.

Three strategic technology groups to be rolled out in 2025: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has basically agreed with a proposal to prioritise the immediate implementation of three strategic technology groups in 2025, and called for the completion of a detailed implementation plan by October 30.

VND20-25 million salary proposed to attract personnel for commune positions

After nearly three months of administrative streamlining, mountainous areas near Da Nang are short of specialized personnel, while central areas have an excess of hundreds of public officials.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung receives First-Class Fatherland Defense Order

The Minister of Science and Technology was honored for his contributions to science, defense, and innovation at a national celebration.

Ministry calls for drastic solutions to reduce air pollution

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has asked provinces and cities to rapidly implement solutions to control air pollution in the last few months of the year.

PM orders full completion of national data systems, pushes digital drive

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered all ministries, agencies and localities to complete their own data systems in 2025, ensuring they are accurate, comprehensive, clean, live, seamless and connected from the central to local levels.

Vietnam mobilizes nationwide storm response as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an emergency directive urging all ministries and local authorities to swiftly implement response measures for Storm No. 9, officially classified as Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Resolution 70-NQ/TW aims to strengthen VN role in global energy value chain

Significantly, Resolution 70-NQ/TW emphasises the equal role of the private sector, encouraging deeper engagement from both domestic and foreign enterprises.

A nationwide plan to restructure schools and hospitals due by September 25

Vietnam finalizes plans to reorganize public schools and hospitals under Resolution 18 directives.

Super typhoon Ragasa: Military deploys 6 aircraft and 300,000 personnel

In response to super typhoon Ragasa, the Ministry of National Defense has mobilized 300,000 officers, soldiers, and militia personnel, along with 8,000 vehicles and six aircraft, ready to assist civilians when necessary.

PM demands probe into sky-high apartment prices

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh advocated for policies to boost supply and balance demand through market mechanisms, while identifying institutional and policy barriers that stifle progress.