Three of the most important roles in the central government have been elected by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Watch our new leaders as they are sworn in to serve the country in the next five years.
Speaking after taking the oath of office, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng outlined five overarching priorities for the Government of building a modern, enabling and people-centred administration; steering the economy towards high and sustainable growth.
The master plan focuses on strengthening linkages between tourism and other economic sectors, promoting regional and inter-regional connectivity to form tourism corridors.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, to the people, and to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam; and a commitment to strive to fulfil all duties entrusted by the Party, the State and the people.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm reaffirmed his commitment, together with the entire Party, people and military, particularly the Party Central Committee, to building a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Việt Nam.
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith congratulated General Secretary Tô Lâm on his election as President of Việt Nam.
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh said under central and Government assessments, the ministry consistently ranks among the top performers in digital transformation and implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57.
Market breadth on HoSE was slightly positive with 161 advancers versus 140 decliners, but total trading value fell sharply to just over VNĐ15.1 trillion (US$575.3 million), down about 15 per cent from the previous session.
Central Quảng Trị Province is looking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by developing Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ special zone into a “golden triangle” of high-end destinations.
With 44 points from 17 matches, Hà Nội Police sit nine points clear of second-placed Thể Công Viettel, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Sông Lam Nghệ An at Vinh Stadium - a result that highlighted Viettel’s finishing issues.
A large pod of more than one hundred whales has been spotted near Phú Quý Island. This incredible sighting is a strong indicator of a recovering marine ecosystem, arriving perfectly as the island continues to draw eco-conscious adventurers.
On the occasion of the World Health Day, also Việt Nam’s National Health Day for the first time this year, Dr Angela Pratt, WHO Representative in Viet Nam, wrote to Việt Nam News highlighting how evidence-based policies and innovation are shaping the nation’s journey toward universal health coverage and resilience.
The project will help transform Laos from a landlocked into a landlinked nation, with access to the sea through Việt Nam's Vũng Áng Port, and a future connection linking Việt Nam, Laos, China and Europe via the Laos–China railway.