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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to China: Key highlights and achievements

In a special speech at the opening session of the WEF Dalian Conference (China) in front of about 1,700 guests from 80 countries, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared Vietnam's inspiring story of innovation, integration, and development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to make first official visit to South Korea

On June 27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, at the invitation of South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo and his wife, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife will pay an official visit to South Korea from June 30 to July 3.

Government proposes nearly US$40 million for Gia Binh Airport development

The Government plans to allocate $38.5 million for the Gia Binh airport project, $77 million for the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang expressway project, and $58.46 million for two projects of the Supreme People's Court.

PM Pham Minh Chinh advocates for Vietnam-China transport links

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of developing and connecting Vietnam-China transport infrastructure, facilitating trade and travel, and serving as a foundation for regional and global connectivity.

Vietnam, US step up post-war recovery cooperation

Post-war recovery cooperation is the best way that helps Vietnam and the US heal the wound of war, contributing to building trust and expanding the bilateral collaboration in many other fields.

Absolute alcohol ban for drivers approved by Vietnam's National Assembly

The National Assembly has passed the Law on Road Traffic Safety, which includes a strict prohibition on driving with any alcohol concentration in the blood or breath.

Vietnam and China reaffirm strategic partnership at high-level meeting

On June 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Legal action against former official of PCC's Commission for Internal Affairs

A probe has been launched into the case of “appropriating state secret documents” that happened in Hanoi and some other localities, along with Nguyen Van Yen, former Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs.

First Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue held

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and US Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez co-chaired the first Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue in Washington D.C. on June 25.

Vietnam seeks enhanced railway connectivity through cooperation with China

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam's eagerness to enhance transport connectivity, including railways, for green development and national growth during a meeting with Lou Qiliang, Chairman of China Railway Signal Corporation (CRSC), on June 25.

VN-China to expand cooperation in digital economy & digital transformation

Within the framework of the 15th Annual Pioneers Conference of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong.

Government pledges VND913 trillion for 30% wage increase

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra affirmed that the Government ensures the total funding demand increases to VND913,300 billion when increasing the basic wage by 30% and related policies.

Politburo names Nguyen Thi Tuyen interim leader of Hanoi Party Committee

The Politburo has assigned Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, a member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, to run the Hanoi Party Committee until a new Secretary is officially appointed.

UK's CPTPP accession ratified by Vietnam's National Assembly

The National Assembly this morning voted overwhelmingly to pass the Resolution ratifying the accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

PM calls for Chinese investments in large-scale infrastructure projects

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 24 hosted separate receptions for leaders of some leading Chinese businesses operating in the field of infrastructure in Dalian city in China’s Liaoning province.

Vietnamese and Chinese Prime Ministers discuss future cooperation in Dalian

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang on June 24 in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China.

PM Pham Minh Chinh heads to China for WEF Summit and China visit

On the morning of June 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Vietnam for the 15th Annual Pioneers Meeting of the World Economic Forum held in Dalian City, Liaoning Province (China), and will be working in China from June 24-27.

PM Chinh’s message at WEF: Vietnam’s appeal to global investors

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an opportunity to showcase Vietnam as a dynamic, innovative, and attractive destination for global corporations.

HCMC threatens to punish investors, contractors for slow capital disbursement

Only 14 percent of capital had been disbursed by the end of May. HCM City Mayor Phan Van Mai said the people’s committee will inspect every project and every contractor to solve the problems behind the sluggish disbursement.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister to deliver keynote at WEF in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will deliver a special address at the opening plenary session of the 15th Annual Pioneers Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, China.