Vietnam Reform and Development Forum opens in Hà Nội A draft Vietnam Socio-Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) for 2021-2030 listed the country’s top objectives as to fully embrace a modern market economy that adheres to global norms and standards, to establish legal frameworks for new business models, the digital economy and protect the environment.

Ethnic minority people could have better lives soon The lives of ethnic minority people could be improved and gap between ethnic and mountainous region and others narrowed once a master plan get approval from the National Assembly.

Việt Nam Fatherland Front – a true representative of the people At the onset of the National Congress of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, Trần Thanh Mẫn, President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Central Committee, speaks to Vietnam News Agency on the front’s achievements in the past five years and their key missions in the new term

Civil unrest stalling Hong Kong’s housing market over the coming year Civil unrest stalling Hong Kong’s housing market over the coming year

Lord of the Rings show to start filming in New Zealand US-based streaming giant Amazon announced on Wednesday its big-budget Lord of the Rings series will within months start filming in New Zealand, home to Peter Jackson's movies of the fantasy epic.

Lạng Sơn aims to attract $3.43b in investment

The northern border province of Lạng Sơn plans to sign memorandums of understanding on more than 100 projects worth nearly VNĐ80 trillion (US$3.43 billion) at the upcoming investment promotion conference to be held here later this month.

Experts urge gender equality in Law on State Budget Experts discussed the importance of gender equality in the Law on State Budget during a conference held on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Mekong Delta region needs more investment for transport infrastructure New highways in the Mekong Delta region have met transport demand, but have failed to meet the socio-economic potential of the area, experts have said.

Deputy Prime Minister calls for effective solutions to forest land conversion Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has asked ministries and agencies to help Gia Lai change the purpose of infertile forest land.

VN vows more support for Cuba The chiefs of the general staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) and the Cuban Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) highlighted the fruitful defence co-operation between the two countries and agreed to enhance the partnership during talks in Hà Nội yesterday.