Việt Nam News

Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign policy and security expert at the University of Malaya said that Việt Nam, with its growing role in ASEAN, is poised to become a key partner for Malaysia in the field of energy cooperation and green transition.

Economic management expert Hoàng Thị Thu Phương speaks to Kinh Tế & Đô Thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) on the best financial options for the North-South high-speed railway line.

The relationship between Việt Nam and Sweden has continued to thrive since the two countries celebrated 55 years of their diplomatic ties in September 2024.

As non-communicable diseases linked to sugar-sweetened beverages continue to rise, Dr Angela Pratt, WHO Representative in Việt Nam, has outlined key measures to curb their consumption in an effort to safeguard public health.

In 1969, Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with Việt Nam at a time full of hardships. Over the past 56 years, the bilateral relations have transformed from development assistance to a broader relationship based on trade cooperation and innovation for common goals.

These four Politburo Resolutions collectively aim to ignite a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlock society-wide innovation, and drive the growth of the digital, knowledge, green, and circular economies.

Việt Nam plans to set up international financial centres in HCM City and Đà Nẵng. The Government is committed to building a breakthrough legal corridor complying with the international laws and standards.

From TikTok livestreams to AI-powered workshops, craft villages in Hanoi’s Phú Xuyên District are weaving digital innovation into centuries-old traditions — and shaping a new path to the future.

Amanda Nguyễn was invited as an honored speaker at Fulbright University Việt Nam’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025.

Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of Sweden to Việt Nam, writes to Việt Nam News on the occasion of Sweden's National Day (June 6), highlighting the strong, evolving partnership between the two countries - rooted in shared values, sustainable development and innovation.

Việt Nam views Estonia not only as a partner in the Baltic region, but also as a key gateway to access the EU market and its technology edge. Conversely, Estonia can see Việt Nam as a dynamic partner, a vast market and a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia.

France is keen to work closely with both EU and non-EU partners such as Việt Nam to build a shared understanding of the threats facing the oceans, and to take timely, effective action before the situation becomes irreversible

As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Việt Nam is facing an escalating climate crisis. Rising sea levels and increasingly severe disasters threaten not only its stunning landscapes but also the lives and livelihoods of millions of its people, from urban centers to mountainous regions and coastal areas.

From the very top, the message is clear. General Secretary Tô Lâm has consistently emphasised the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

Việt Nam recognises the need for timely, coordinated responses across sectors and globally. Therefore, the upcoming UN Ocean Conference is a chance for the country to link its domestic efforts with international cooperation.

Trần Anh Tuấn, former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chairman of the Việt Nam Association for Administrative Sciences, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the capacity and qualifications of local officials, following planned mergers.

Đường Thu Hương, Chair of the Việt Nam Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok, talks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Hằng about economic cooperation between Việt Nam and Thailand, including the logistics sector, as well as steps to raise the bilateral trade turnover to US$25 billion.

For over two decades, Việt Nam’s agricultural land use tax exemption has served as a key support for rural development and poverty reduction. As the Government considers extending the policy to 2030, concerns remain over its effectiveness and potential misuse. E-newspaper VietnamPlus spoke with Nguyễn Thành Hưng, Deputy Director of the Department of Tax, Fee and Charge Policy Management under the Ministry of Finance, to learn more.