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VN rolls out sweeping anti-corruption plan with tighter grip on public finances

The plan, designed to align with the Party’s directives, aims to embed rigorous controls over power and prevent abuse in managing state resources.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Vietnam’s invitation for future visit

During a Vatican meeting with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Pope Leo XIV shared his hope to visit Vietnam.

New two-tier local governments inaugurated across Vietnam

A landmark administrative merger begins across 34 localities, streamlining government to foster development.

Vietnamese embassy in Israel halts mass evacuation plans as ceasefire kicks in

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is keeping its citizen protection hotline open, but now focusing assistance on critical and vulnerable cases, such as individuals with serious injuries or those unable to manage basic needs independently.

Official expelled from Party over labour export violations

The Secretariat found that Hoan committed multiple serious infractions while holding the position as a member of the Party Civil Affairs Board and Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

PM calls for breakthroughs in Vietnam–UK economic cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 with the UK business community and enterprises operating in Vietnam.

New milestone marked in Vietnam's ocean cooperation

For the first time, a Vietnamese representative, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, was elected the chair of the meeting, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s engagement in global maritime affairs.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and UNESCO Director-General attend youth art exhibition

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and Madam Ngo Phuong Ly visit the Women’s Museum in Hanoi to support girls’ education and empowerment.

Vietnam, Central/Eastern Europe advance 75-year partnership towards future

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha outlined five key measures for promoting Vietnam's ties with the Central and Eastern Eruopean countries to a new height as the obtained cooperation results are positive but still modest compared to their potential.

Bulgaria offers trade and investment prospects for Vietnamese firms

President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tsvetan Simeonov has highlighted Vietnam’s strategic role as a key partner in Southeast Asia and proposed expanding business ties in key areas such as trade, technology, and investment.

Nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens safely enter Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, has successfully facilitated the safe entry of nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens into Egypt.

PM’s working trip to China helps increase Vietnam’s international reputation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.

PM pushes for infrastructure, food industry growth in talks with global giants

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders from multinational corporations on June 25 on the sideslines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city.

PM meets with global tech corporations, investment fund in Tianjin

PM Pham Minh Chinh has called on global tech giants to bolster cooperation with Vietnam to assist with the country's efforts to drive a startup and innovation ecosystem.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets World Economic Forum leaders

Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Borge Brende, WEF President and CEO, commended Vietnam’s flexible and effective economic governance and its strong economic performance.

PM Pham Minh Chinh attends opening plenary of WEF Tianjin 2025

This marks the third consecutive time the Vietnamese Government leader has been invited to attend the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions.

From past trials to future growth: Vietnam’s vision at WEF Tianjin

At WEF Tianjin, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined Vietnam's balanced, resilient development strategy and its readiness to navigate complex global shifts.

Vietnam bans post-merger promotion parties in state restructuring push

The Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam has strictly prohibited holding feasts or celebrations for promotions related to administrative mergers, urging a focus on responsibilities and efficient implementation.

Vietnam, US strengthen cooperation on dioxin pollution treatment

Those in Vietnam are among 17% of USAID projects restarted, highlighting their significance in Vietnam-US relations and defence cooperation.

PMs of Vietnam and China hold talks, pledge to advance bilateral cooperation

Vietnam always considers developing its relationship with China a strategic choice, an objective necessity, and a top priority in its foreign policy.