From July 1, Hà Nội will officially introduce a low-emission zone, restricting petrol-powered vehicles on 11 streets in Hoàn Kiếm Ward before expanding the scheme across the entire Ring Road 1 area. However, beyond the list of affected streets, detailed implementation plans and support measures for residents have yet to be clearly outlined, raising concerns about the city’s preparedness.
The EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement has delivered tangible results, boosting exchanges, expanding opportunities for businesses and strengthening economic ties. Beyond the figures, it demonstrates that fair, rules-based trade can work and can benefit both sides.
Amid today’s global challenges, ranging from economic crises and environmental pressures to widening social inequality and armed conflicts, Hồ Chí Minh Thought continues to retain profound relevance and guiding value.
In the area of international law, Việt Nam has been consistent in promoting multilateralism and adhering to the rule of law and promoting international law.
Trade unions are promoting emulation campaigns to boost labour productivity, sparking initiative and creativity, and applying science, technology and digital transformation.
Việt Nam–Sri Lanka relations date back to Sri Lanka’s recognition of Việt Nam in 1970, making Sri Lanka one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the Southeast Asian nation.
Indian Ambassador to Việt Nam Tshering W. Sherpa identified emerging areas for cooperation, including information and communications technology, innovation, science and technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, pharmaceuticals, and transport and connectivity.
Reflecting on a decade of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Việt Nam–India relations have developed comprehensively and effectively, emerging as one of the region’s most dynamic and meaningful partnerships.
In an interview with Voice of Vietnam, Đinh Quốc Dân, Deputy Director of the Institute for Building Science and Technology under the Ministry of Construction, addresses technical standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Both countries have worked to reinforce regional security and stability, including through United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Economic cooperation has gathered momentum, with Việt Nam playing an increasingly important role in India’s Act East policy and emerging as one of India’s leading trading partners within ASEAN.
The visit demonstrates Việt Nam's high regard for its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India and the broader South Asian region.
The combination of stability and reform has created a highly predictable development foundation, enabling Việt Nam to maintain socio-political stability while enhancing its adaptability to external fluctuations – an aspect highly valued by international organisations amid current global risks.
Science and technology cooperation between Japan and Việt Nam will likely centre on advanced human resource development and joint research in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phạm Việt Hùng has highlighted key milestones in the 50-year diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and Thailand in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Việt Nam's diaspora holds expertise, technology and market access that the country lacks. Cumbersome rules and fragmented coordination are keeping that potential largely on the shelf, scholars say.
The official visit by Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is expected to further consolidate political trust, enhance high-level strategic exchanges, and create fresh momentum to deepen the Việt Nam–Japan cooperation in a more substantive and effective manner.
Vietnam News Agency speaks to Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Vũ Đại Thắng on key innovations and impacts of the freshly-approved revised Capital Law.
