Việt Nam News

Disruption of the global supply chains due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crisis has slowed down Việt Nam’s economy. Besides introducing supportive policies and solutions, the effectiveness of the policy execution is also extremely important to put the economy back on track and develop in line with global recovery Vietnam News Agency talked to Dr. Nguyễn Bích Lâm, former general director of the General Statistics Office (GSO), about this issue.

Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà, who is also Deputy Head of the Government Steering Committee for Administration Reform, talks to Sài Gòn Giải phóng (Liberated Saigon) online newspaper about public administrative reform results and measures needed to improve tasks. 

On May 23, the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched in Japan. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính spoke at the event virtually. Former Ambassador to the US Phạm Quang Vinh, Senior Advisor of the Center for Strategic Studies and International Relations Development (CSSD), spoke with Vietnamnet about the event.

Nguyễn Thị Kim Thúy, deputy chair of the National Assembly’s Committee for Social Affairs, spoke to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about the textbook reform programme, which is expected to see the assembly’s highest supervision next year.

Businesses are urgently preparing plans to be ready to respond if the US Department of Commerce investigates tax evasion with Vietnamese wooden cabinets.

As Việt Nam’s growth momentum faces headwinds, with global recovery slowed by the impacts of the pandemic, inflation pressure and a surge in oil prices, National Assembly Deputy Trần Hoàng Ngân talks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about the need to have appropriate measures to put inflation under control before it’s too late.

As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Việt Nam is strengthening its ability to build forward better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy.

Rui Ludovino, First Counselor in charge of climate action, environment, employment and social policy at the Delegation of the European Union (EU) spoke to Thế giới & Việt Nam (The World and Việt Nam) online newspaper about Việt Nam’s readiness and enthusiasm for green growth as the country strives towards the goal of achieving strong commitments at the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Dr Trần Thị Hồng Minh, director of Central Institute for Economic Management of Vietnam talks with Việt Nam News Agency (VNA) on the detailed action plan to restructure the economy in the 2021-2025 period.

Since being approved by the 14th National Assembly in April 2021, the Government has experienced an unprecedented year full of challenges, 36 years on from the beginning of Đổi mới (Renewal).

Phạm Hoài Nam, Director of the Department of Population and Labour Statistics under the General Statistics Office (GSO) talks to Việt Nam Financial Times (Thời báo tài chính Việt Nam) about the labour market and employment situation in the first quarter of this year.

Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the sectors' digital transformation efforts to fulfil tasks set for this year.

UNICEF Representative in Việt Nam Rana Flowers in her interview with the Việt Nam Government Portal recommended parents to get their young children to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect against potential future waves

HCM City authorities have pledged to improve the business climate and mitigate difficulties faced by businesses to revive the economy. Đào Minh Chánh, deputy director of the city Department of Planning and Investment, speaks with Việt Nam News Agency about the support needed for firms to recover. 

To celebrate the Dutch national day, the birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman writes for Việt Nam News.

Ambassador MK Lekgoro writes to Việt Nam News for South Africa’s national day

Deputy General Director of the General Statistics Office Nguyễn Trung Tiến talks with Vietnam News Agency about the newest points of Việt Nam’s enterprise survey in 2022, which took place from April 15, 2022 to May 20, 2022.

Professor Nguyễn Thanh Liêm, former Director of the National Children's Hospital, speaks to Thế giới & Việt Nam (The World and Việt Nam Report) online newspaper about children's mental health.