Nguyễn Trọng Kỳ Anh, director of the Hà Nội Department of Planning and Architecture, spoke with the press about the plan's groundbreaking features and how the city intends to rapidly translate its long-term vision into tangible projects.
Removing one administrative layer has made it easier to delegate more authority to local administrations. Many responsibilities that previously had to go through district authorities are now handled directly by provincial or commune administrations.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam, who has become the first Vietnamese national to be elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-35 term, talks to Vietnam News Agency about the significance of Việt Nam’s first-ever representation on the tribunal and opportunities her election creates for young Vietnamese pursuing careers in diplomacy and international law.
Historian Dr Phan Xuân Biên reflects on the city's remarkable journey from post-war hardship to economic dynamism, and on how the enduring spirit of Sài Gòn continues to shape its identity today.
As the country enters a new era driven by science and technology, the Youth Union's mission must evolve. We must 'think new and act differently'.
As Việt Nam merges villages, hamlets and neighbourhood cells, culture must be treated as a core criterion, not an afterthought, a National Assembly official says.
A new maritime development mindset is needed to balance economic growth, national defence, sovereignty protection and the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.
Dr Hồ Sỹ Ngọc speaks to the Vietnam News Agency about establishing a model of economic growth for Việt Nam in the new era.
Việt Nam has emerged as a notable example of stability, maintaining a balanced foreign policy approach while actively promoting multilateral cooperation. Countries such as Việt Nam are key to preserving regional equilibrium.
Lê Quốc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhân Dân (The People) Newspaper, and Chairman of the Việt Nam Journalists’ Association talks about the role of key national media organisations in safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundation.
At the heart of the model is the principle that all policies must be designed for the people, rooted in their aspirations and dedicated to serving their interests.
Associate Professor Dr Saaidal Razalli Bin Azzuhri, deputy head of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of Malaya said Việt Nam should offer talented professionals a national mission, such as helping build sovereign digital infrastructure.
Since the country’s resources are limited, it is essential to select the right strategic focal points and aim for technological autonomy, avoiding fragmented investments that waste the budget without yielding proportional results.
For 35 years, Việt Nam News has provided international readers with a window into a rapidly changing Việt Nam.
Russia highly values Việt Nam’s contributions to the ASEAN Community and its active role in pushing Russia–ASEAN ties forward
With more than 3,200km of coastline, Việt Nam has major advantages in offshore wind, marine tourism and green industries, but international cooperation will be key to unlocking them.
Việt Nam’s economic scale has expanded nearly 100-fold since 1986, making it one of the world’s 32 largest economies, while per capita income has risen from below US$100 to more than $5,000.
One recent policy adjustment is the Government’s decision to raise the annual tax-exempt revenue threshold for business households and individuals to VNĐ1 billion (US$38,000), doubling the level proposed in the initial draft and effective from January 1, 2026.
