PM Le Minh Hung

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PM says no plan for broad merger of local administrative units

The government says any further reorganization of Vietnam's commune and ward system will be driven by local requirements rather than a nationwide policy.

PM requests full disbursement of national target programme funds in 2026

PM Le Minh Hung has urged ministries, sectors and localities to work in close coordination to ensure the effective and timely implementation of four national target programmes and disburse 100% of capital allocated for 2026.

Vietnam seeks international cooperation on declassified wartime archives

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for stronger international cooperation, including the exchange of declassified wartime records and military memorabilia, to accelerate the search for and identification of Vietnam's fallen soldiers.

PM calls for maximum effort to recover missing martyrs

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged authorities to spare no effort in locating and identifying the remains of Vietnam's fallen soldiers during the launch of a major recovery mission in Ho Chi Minh City.

PM reaffirms commitment to double-digit growth through 2030

The PM reaffirmed the Government's determination to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 and the 2026–2030 period while maintaining macroeconomic stability, keeping inflation under control and safeguarding the economy's major balances.

PM orders ministers to take full responsibility for data quality

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that ministers must personally oversee and take full responsibility for the development of national and sector-specific databases, ensuring both their quality and effectiveness.

New research unit to advise Vietnam's Prime Minister on strategic policy

The Government Party Committee has issued a decision establishing the Prime Minister's Specialized Research Unit and promulgating its organizational and operational regulations.

Australia pledges nearly A$100 million in aid to Vietnam

Australia will provide nearly A$100 million in development assistance to Vietnam during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, Ambassador Gillian Bird announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 29.

Vietnam PM calls for international expertise on North-South high-speed railway

The government has stepped up preparations for Vietnam's North-South high-speed railway, directing ministries to hire international consultants and keep major infrastructure projects on track.

Key transport projects must not be delayed without objective reasons: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 27 stressed the need to strictly adhere to implementation schedules for key national transport projects.

Prime Minister appoints new deputy head of Government Office

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Tran Anh Tien, head of the General Economic Affairs Department, as Deputy Minister-Chair of the Government Office.

Vietnam to score ministries on legal drafting performance as delays persist

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered stricter accountability measures, including KPI-based evaluations, to address persistent delays in issuing legal documents needed to implement laws and resolutions.

PM calls for greater focus on developing high-impact strategic products

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for concentrating resources on developing core technologies and strategic products with the potential to drive growth and improve national competitiveness.

FM highlights Vietnam's role in advancing ASEAN-Russia strategic partnership

Vietnam's high-level delegation, led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, made significant contributions to the success of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations.

PM’s Russia trip highlights Vietnam’s role in advancing ASEAN-Russia cooperation

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations has reaffirmed Vietnam’s role as a key bridge between Russia and ASEAN.

Putin praises Vietnam's role as key Russian partner in ASEAN

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Vietnam as a steadfast friend and one of Moscow's most important partners in Asia during talks with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Vietnam backs stronger ASEAN-Russia partnership at anniversary summit

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung joined ASEAN and Russian leaders in Kazan as both sides marked 35 years of dialogue relations and looked to deepen strategic cooperation.

Vietnam calls for dialogue and peace at ASEAN-Russia summit

Vietnam reaffirmed its support for the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts as Prime Minister Le Minh Hung addressed the ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan.

PM Le Minh Hung proposes new pillars for ASEAN-Russia partnership

Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, PM Le Minh Hung outlined key areas for deeper economic and technological collaboration.

PM encourages stronger investment by Russian energy companies

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 17 met leaders of two major Russian companies - State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and oil and gas group Zarubezhneft - in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.