Việt Nam News

The development philosophy pursued by Việt Nam is gaining increasing international recognition as countries seek new approaches to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, according to a Singapore-based scholar.

Government officials, business representatives and experts have shared views on how to maximise the effectiveness of infrastructure investment to support the country’s growth targets.

From the first kidney transplant that moved doctors to tears to groundbreaking multi-organ procedures that now match international standards, Việt Nam’s organ transplant sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Dr Dương Đức Hùng, Director of Việt Đức University Hospital, talks to Việt Nam News about the emotional moments behind the operating theatre doors, the rapid advances in transplant medicine, and the biggest barriers still facing the field today.

Observers said the event reflects Việt Nam’s solid position as a key player in regional and global affairs.

Through the seniority and strength of its experience, Việt Nam can serve as a source of inspiration for the whole region in promoting French, even though no model can be transferred identically from one country to another, said Nicolas Mainetti, Regional Director of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) for the Asia-Pacific region.

Professor Dr Trần Đại Lâm, Director of the Institute of Materials Science at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the challenges facing investment, commercialisation and talent development in materials science, a field increasingly viewed as critical to Việt Nam's technological ambitions.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit, scheduled for May 31-June 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Lại Thái Bình highlighted the significance of the trip as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1976-2026).

Both nations share a strong commitment to a rules-based international order and the peaceful settlement of disputes, creating a model of regional governance that other countries can follow.

International media outlets have suggested that partners now view Việt Nam not only as a dynamic economy but also as a factor shaping regional cooperation structure and strategic balance.

A key focus of the top Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm's visit to Singapore will be the promotion of deeper and more substantive collaboration in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation

Multiple areas of cooperation are on the agenda during top Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm's visit to the Philippines, including trade, culture and security, as well as coordination within ASEAN and at multilateral forums.

Captain Nguyễn Tiến Đức, from the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department under the Ministry of Public Security, speaks to Việt Nam News and Law reporter Thu Trang about new and notable provisions of the 2025 Law on Cybersecurity.

Việt Nam’s efforts in a short period of time since the signing of the Convention last October in Hà Nội, should be commended. It set the standard for the Southeast Asian region.

The official visit of Việt Nam’s Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm to Thailand from May 27-29 provides an opportunity to reaffirm the political trust between the two governments and to open a new chapter in the bilateral relations.

Thailand-Việt Nam ties are very dynamic and have increasingly become more strategic, especially over the last two decades, as the geopolitical landscape has faced new challenges.

Việt Nam and Thailand elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2025, reflecting a very high level of political trust and a shared determination by their leaders to deepen bilateral relations in a more substantive, effective manner in the new phase of development.

Việt Nam News reporter Thu Hằng spoke with Bùi Thanh Nhân, deputy chairman of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of HCM City and chairman of the city’s Labour Federation.

Economic cooperation has emerged as a major pillar of bilateral ties, with Thailand being among Việt Nam's leading economic partners both in ASEAN and the world.