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2024 marks record achievement in recovering corruption assets

Justice Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh announced record-breaking results for 2024 in recovering assets from corruption and economic crimes, reflecting significant progress in enforcement efforts.

Ministries, state agencies to undergo mergers in national apparatus overhaul

The plans were officially announced at a national conference on Sunday in Hà Nội which reviewed the implementation of Resolution No 18-NQ/TW (dated October 25, 2017) of the 12th Party Central Committee.

Prioritising growth to create stepping stone for Vietnam to enter new era: PM

Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reported on national socio-economic development this year and solutions to accelerate the development in 2025 at a national conference held on December 1.

PM orders measures to boost domestic market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 ordered the continuation of developing the domestic market and boosting consumption in the remainder of the year.

Prime Minister calls for U.S. recognition of Vietnam as a market economy

At the Vietnam-U.S. Business Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the U.S. to recognize Vietnam as a market economy and deepen trade and investment ties.

PM attends US-Vietnam Business Summit in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 2024 US-Vietnam Business Summit, jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hanoi on November 27.

Prime Minister urges swift response to floods in central region

PM Pham Minh Chinh in his recent dispatch to ministers and provincial leaders has called for proactive and effective measures to address severe weather conditions and mitigate the impact of prolonged heavy rains and flooding in the central region.

Streamlining Vietnam’s multi-sector ministries: A proposal for reform

After 17 years of maintaining 22 ministries and ministerial-level agencies, Vietnam is poised for a critical re-evaluation to ensure its state apparatus aligns with the needs of the modern era.

Vietnam reaffirms commitment to ending global poverty at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented Vietnam’s achievements and strategies in poverty reduction, urging global cooperation and reform at the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh seeks new-generation ODA from Japan, South Korea

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders from Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, and others, emphasizing Vietnam's need for strategic ODA loans and deeper economic cooperation.

PM proposes three strategic guarantees for global poverty eradication

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a speech at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 (local time), proposing three strategic guarantees for global poverty eradication.

Government forms steering committee to restructure Gov’t system

The directive also emphasises a forward-looking legal framework that encourages innovation, productivity and resource mobilisation while maintaining essential state oversight.

PM attends Vietnam-Brazil business forum ​in Rio de Janeiro

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-Brazil business forum in Rio de Janeiro on 17 November afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil for attendance at the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in the Latin American country.

Government restructuring aims to create multi-sector ministries

The Vietnamese Government’s latest restructuring initiative emphasizes decentralization, multi-sector integration, and the elimination of inefficiencies in its organizational framework.

Prime Minister invites Embraer to help Vietnam become a global aviation hub

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with Embraer executives during the G20 Summit underscores Vietnam’s commitment to aviation expansion and bilateral cooperation with Brazil.

PM orders expediting expressway projects, smart border gates

The PM directed that the expressway projects be expedited to meet the 2025 deadline while maintaining high standards of quality, technical standards, safety, and environmental protection.

Prime Minister: VN can achieve double-digit growth with institutional reforms

Vietnam could achieve double-digit economic growth by eliminating institutional barriers and mobilizing social resources, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asserted at the October Government meeting.

Deputy PM orders evaluation of realty state in localities

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha yesterday ordered competent ministries and local administrations to evaluate the real estate situation as well as the responsibilities of relevant sides in housing market predictions and regulation of realty product segments.

Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra: 571 officials & civil servants disciplined in 2023

Since the beginning of this year, 139 officials and 432 civil servants have been disciplined, contributing to efforts to combat corruption, group interests, and political and moral decline, according to Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

PM urges drastic action for net-zero emission in Asia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged countries to take more drastic actions, with stronger will and determination, to tackle climate change, aiming for net-zero emissions across Asia as soon as possible.