Four orientations demonstrate shift in Việt Nam's development thinking: Chinese scholar

The four major orientations set out at the 3rd plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee reflect an important shift in Việt Nam's development thinking, from focusing on organisational reform to improving the operational capacity of the Party and political system, enhancing governance effectiveness, and promoting development based on knowledge and science-technology.

Recipe for a culinary nation within reach

Vietnamese cuisine has long won the hearts of international diners, yet despite its growing popularity, many experts believe Việt Nam has yet to fully transform its rich culinary heritage into a strong national brand.

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Vietnamese diplomacy shifts from paving the way to creating development resources

As the 33rd Diplomatic Conference and the 22nd National Conference on External Affairs are taking place in Hà Nội from August 1-7, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyễn Quốc Dũng said Vietnamese diplomacy is entering an important transition, shifting from expanding relations and enhancing the country's international standing to mobilising resources for national development in the new era.

Diplomatic sector shifts from frameworks to tangible outcomes

The conference provides an opportunity for the entire diplomatic sector to build consensus, renew its thinking and identify action-oriented tasks and solutions that will directly contribute to achieving the country's development objectives through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

Post-streamlining reforms to be judged by public trust, economic dynamism

Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, former Director of the Academy of Politics Region No.2, shared his views with Voice of Vietnam (VOV) that streamlining the organisational apparatus is only the starting point of reform. No matter how lean the system becomes, meaningful improvements will not follow unless reforms are implemented effectively.

Military science agency drives push to master strategic technologies

Major General Dương Minh Hải, Director of the Military Science Department under the Ministry of National Defence speaks to the Quân đội Nhân dân (People’s Army) Newspaper about the military's efforts to achieve breakthroughs in research, technological mastery and the development of strategic defence products

Celebrating Peru and Việt Nam's strong bonds

July 28 marks the 205th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Peru. This occasion serves as more than just a historical commemoration, it is a moment to examine the rapidly expanding diplomatic, economic and trade bonds between Peru and Việt Nam.

Việt Nam at forefront of driving ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Ambassador

With a 700-million-strong ASEAN market, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) covering roughly 2.3 billion consumers, and ASEAN+1 free trade agreements, Vietnamese enterprises have a powerful opening to break into new markets, integrate into global supply chains, and expand production capacity.

Partnership tackles fallen soldiers’ identification

Nguyễn Trung Nam, deputy director of the Institute of Biology under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology, speaks to Việt Nam News about international cooperation, especially in technological transfer, between the institute and other partners in the identification of war martyrs’ remains.

Malaysian scholar lauds Việt Nam as strategic linchpin for ASEAN Vision 2045

Talking with Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Julia Roknifard, senior lecturer in international relations at Taylor's University of Malaysia, said the 2045 vision can be achieved by building on three pillars of upholding its founding principles, improving institutional adaptability, and leveraging the role of key member states.

OP-ED: Indicators of success in streamlining State apparatus

The restructuring of the state apparatus and the political system from the central to local levels is intended to reduce regular spending, which has long accounted for nearly 70 per cent of the State budget - far higher than the 48-50 per cent typically seen in countries with advanced public administration systems.

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