A cultural exchange event linking Ho Chi Minh City and Liverpool of the UK was launched on January 28 evening in the Vietnamese city by the municipal People’s Committee and the Liverpool City Council.

Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai continues to discuss the path for Bac Ninh to move fast in speed, solid in foundation, and sustainable in the long term, ensuring the capacity and conditions to become a centrally-run city before 2030.

President Luong Cuong demanded well-organised and carefully planned activities for the Lunar New Year, stressing safety, practicality, and proper care for revolution contributors, policy beneficiaries, armed forces, and the public.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the construction of nuclear power plants is a major project of strategic significance, involving new and high technologies and carrying sensitive isues, particularly in terms of nuclear safety.

To ensure Vietnam’s economic momentum continues, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on ministries to act swiftly and synchronously in implementing fiscal and monetary policies.

As part of urgent 2026 growth measures, the Prime Minister requests a comprehensive report on establishing a centralized gold exchange.

VietNamNet introduces an article by Tran Luu Quang, HCMC Party Committee Secretary, about how the city overcame numerous challenges, upheld its role as the nation’s growth engine, and laid an important foundation for a new phase of development.

Culture embodies the nation’s enduring values cultivated over thousands of years of national construction and defence. It serves as a vital endogenous resource, shaping the intelligence, spirit, courage, and resilience of the Vietnamese people.

The Government has directed provincial authorities to align their economic plans with a national target of at least 10% GDP growth for 2026, with instructions to pursue the goal without debate.

Cao Bang has chosen to restructure its governance apparatus to unlock resources through a two-tier local government model and the removal of intermediate layers.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a new salary proposal to address mounting pressures on commune-level officials under a two-tier governance model.

Minister Nguyen Kim Son highlights key achievements and outlines bold reforms as education becomes a core driver of national development.

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 27/2026 outlining the framework for a national database of civil servants, public officials, and public employees. The new regulation will take effect from July 1, 2026.

VietNamNet is honored to present the article by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, titled “Economic diplomacy transforms decisively for the nation’s strong and prosperous development.”

Vietnam is moving quickly to establish a national strategy on rare earth development, signaling a shift toward greater strategic autonomy and deeper integration into global high-tech supply chains.

PM Pham Minh Chinh says building an international financial center is about creating a complete ecosystem of policy, talent, infrastructure, and trust.

To achieve its ambitious 2030 growth goals, Ho Chi Minh City is prioritizing long-term reforms in planning, infrastructure, investment, and digital transformation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the National Steering Committee on Data, chaired its first meeting on January 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Central Steering Committee on Housing Policy and the Real Estate Market, chaired the 5th meeting of the committee in Hanoi on January 13.

A revised salary scheme for civil servants, public employees, and armed forces personnel is being proposed to reflect administrative reforms and practical needs.