Handicraft products need diverse designs to attract customers

Vietnamese handicraft products are highly appreciated by international friends, but aesthetic factors and product design skills are still weaknesses that need to be overcome to bring the products closer to life. Artist and handicraft expert Vũ Hy Thiều talks with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như this issue.

Investing in ethnic minority talent key to national growth

With the country aiming for high-income status, closing the development gap for ethnic minority communities has become a national priority. Central to this goal is sustained investment in education, vocational training, and leadership development.

Opening embassies to boost Việt Nam-Portugal ties: diplomat

Nguyễn Mạnh Thắng, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Portugal, stated that, with the solid foundation and achievements of the past 50 years and the strong political will of the two governments and the people, Việt Nam–Portugal relations are set to expand and deepen, rising to a new height that reflects the true potential, shared values, and mutual aspirations of the two nations.

National landscape reorganisation and power of solidarity: Party vision aligned with people's will

Initial success has been achieved as people now understand that the overhaul will save public expenditure, foster more balanced development and enable the formation of new economic hubs. The ultimate goal is to develop digital government, smart smart cities, integrated economic zones and flexible administrative models that offer faster, more transparent public services, saving time and costs for both citizens and businesses.

Health reform targets lower costs, better access for all: expert

As Việt Nam moves towards universal health coverage, the Government is exploring a phased approach to hospital fee exemptions. Rather than offering completely free healthcare, the policy aims to reduce out-of-pocket spending and improve access through the national health insurance system.

Việt Nam’s rollout of two-tier local governance model marks necessary push: Ambassador

Following Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s directions at the ceremony, the Vietnamese Embassy in China and other Vietnamese representative agencies abroad would work closely with local authorities, agencies, and mass organisations. The goal is to build a streamlined, modern administrative system that better serves both domestic and overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities.

The 'four pillars' to create a new era

This is the era of those who are willing to take bold actions, make decisions, and serve the nation. Việt Nam does not choose the easy path but the right path.

Canada values trade ties with Việt Nam, supports reform efforts

"While some countries are cutting back on development assistance, Canada is doubling down. In fact, we had one of the largest increases in development assistance into Việt Nam just this year, with the approval of new projects, and many of those new projects are responding to the Government's articulated priorities for government reform," Canadian Ambassador Shawn Steil told the press.

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