Thai FM visits Hanoi's imperial citadel
Built in the 11th century, the citadel symbolizes Dai Viet’s independence and reflects a distinct Southeast Asian culture.
21:30, 2025/02/23
Changes in Vietnam’s government apparatus seen through legislative efforts
Vietnam has ramped up government restructuring to boost efficiency and advance its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, as highlighted in the recent National Assembly plenary.
17:52, 2025/02/22
Party chief experiences Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line
The Party chief’s visit is significant after the National Assembly approved a resolution on February 19 to pilot mechanisms for Ho Chi Minh City’s urban railway development.
15:52, 2025/02/20
Vietnam scales back plan to boost offshore wind
The World Bank has estimated Vietnam’s offshore wind potential at around 600 GW, with projections that the sector could provide 12% of the country’s total electricity generation by 2035.
19:03, 2024/04/26
Party Central Committee accepts National Assembly Chairman's resignation
Vuong Dinh Hue has violated the Party's rules on prohibited behaviors for Party members, the regulations on the responsibility of Party officials and members, especially Politburo members, to set an example.
20:08, 2024/04/25
Vietnam, Indonesia eye lifting relations
The two ASEAN member states are working on multifaceted cooperation, especially economic ties, with a view to upgrading relations when they celebrate the 70th anniversary of bilateral ties in 2025.
11:58, 2024/04/25
Vietnam news in brief - April 25
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09:12, 2024/04/25
AI Connect: Vietnam, US join hands to boost cooperation in Asia-Pacific
AI Connect program is designed to empower low- and middle-income countries from the Global South which includes Vietnam to engage more effectively in international AI policy.
20:10, 2024/04/24
Prime Minister urges measures to boost national digital transformation
The government expects all remote areas to have access to mobile networks by December 2024.
15:47, 2024/04/24
ASEAN: Key actor in peace, security and stability-building
ASEAN upholds established principles and sets new standards in the region where all nations are empowered to make future decisions and where all goods, services, capital flows, and ideas are freely transferred.
15:23, 2024/04/24
Vietnam news in brief - April 24
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11:10, 2024/04/24
Collective efforts are key to fight against plastic waste
Vietnam can effectively tackle the issue of plastic waste by participating in international agreements and encouraging the involvement of various stakeholders.
21:44, 2024/04/23
Vietnamese PM outlines five 'reinforcements' at ASEAN Future Forum
The forum discusses solutions to ensure harmony between development and environmental protection, climate change response, and social security.
19:49, 2024/04/23
Sound technology development policies key to ASEAN's future
Half of ASEAN's population lives in rural areas, making it harder for them to access digital solutions.
13:13, 2024/04/23
Vietnam news in brief - April 23
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13:06, 2024/04/23
ASEAN Future Forum 2024: Promoting regional centrality
The ASEAN Future Forum, chaired by Vietnam’s Prime Minister, is anticipated to formulate regional visions relevant to the global landscape.
11:47, 2024/04/23
Book series about General Giap released in five foreign languages
The book series is of both scholarly and historical value, vividly painting a humble yet refined portrait of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
11:36, 2024/04/23
ASEAN Secretary-General calls for maximum effort from youth
Representing a third of the region's population, young people are expected to take the lead in shaping ASEAN's future growth.
22:24, 2024/04/22
Vietnam starts construction of US$432 million expressway to China
The expressway will stimulate socio-economic development in four major economic zones in Vietnam: the northern, central, southern, and Mekong Delta regions.
22:06, 2024/04/22
Geneva Accords shape Vietnam’s modern diplomacy
For Vietnamese diplomacy, the Geneva Accords were the first multilateral international agreement that Vietnam had negotiated and implemented as a signatory.
14:49, 2024/04/22
Vietnam news in brief - April 22
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13:10, 2024/04/21
Vietnam news in brief - April 21
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00:45, 2024/04/21
Vietnam defeat Malaysia to enter quarter-finals at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
With the latest win, Vietnam now targets to finish Group D at the top place.
15:37, 2024/04/20
Vietnam news in brief - April 20
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