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Experts predict double-digit growth for Vietnam as reforms take root

Vietnam’s ambitious efforts to streamline its government apparatus and reform institutions are setting the stage for robust economic growth in 2025 and beyond.

Reducing National Assembly deputies: A step toward efficiency and quality

Reducing the size of the National Assembly could streamline legislative processes, but the focus must remain on improving the quality of elected deputies.

Vietnam's poverty reduction model and its 'not going alone' strategy: expert

Vietnam is a success story in hunger elimination and poverty reduction and is ready to share its experiences. However, Vietnam has not been going alone.

Pham Nhat Vuong’s sons step into prominent roles in Vingroup ecosystem

After years of maintaining a low profile, Pham Nhat Vuong’s two sons are now actively involved in the operations of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate.

Vietnam must transition to three-tier governance, experts advise

A shift to three-tier governance could make Vietnam’s political apparatus leaner, more efficient, and better suited to modern challenges.

Surprise entry in the elite list of Vietnam’s highest-paid performers

Who are Vietnam’s top-earning singers? From seasoned icons like My Tam to new rap sensations like HIEUTHUHAI, here’s a look at the music industry's elite earners.

From TV hits to national strategies: How culture can drive Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam’s performing arts sector shows promise, but inadequate training and funding models remain obstacles. Public-private partnerships could unlock its true potential.

Vietnamese teen rebuilds life after kidney transplant miracle

Diagnosed with kidney failure at 11, Le Tran has defied the odds thanks to a life-saving transplant, becoming a beacon of hope for her family.

Harmony in the wild: A Vietnamese lens on Kenya’s natural wonders

Photographer Bui Xuan Viet’s recent journey to Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve captured breathtaking wildlife moments, fulfilling a lifelong dream to explore nature’s wonders.

Vietnam’s political streamlining: Attracting talent to lead the way

Dr. Nguyen Si Dung advocates for integrating technical expertise into leadership roles as Vietnam streamlines its political apparatus.

Merging Vietnam’s MIC and MST: A bold step for digital transformation

Vietnam plans to merge its Information-Communications and Science-Technology ministries, aiming to create a stronger body to lead national digital transformation efforts.

Semiconductors in Vietnam: Building a future beyond FDI

Vietnam stands at a crossroads in the global semiconductor race, with a three-year window to harness its young workforce and address critical industry challenges. Will the country rise to the occasion?

Famous poet to visit US to call for investment for film about Co Loa Citadel

Chair of the Vietnam Writers Association, Poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, said he plans to seek investment in Hollywood for his film script about the Co Loa Citadel because he cannot think of a Vietnamese director who can make the film, among other reasons.

Vietnamese businesses need to persist in e-commerce race

There are many programs that help Vietnamese goods enter e-commerce platforms available in many markets. However, Vietnamese businesses need to be persistent to follow the path they have chosen.

Vietnam needs 78 million electric vehicles by 2050 to 'greenize' transport

To implement the ambitious net-zero plan, Vietnam needs to draw up a roadmap with reasonable moves to reduce transport emissions.

Vietnamese businesses eligible for support when entering Japanese market

Under the Green Finance Subsidy Program for Tokyo Market Entry, newly set up businesses can receive up to 50 million yen for their first year of operation in addition to other financial support.

Discussions should focus on how to begin, not on whether to postpone project

Here is the second part of the talk between VietNamNet and National Assembly’s former deputy chair of Economics Committee Nguyen Van Phuc about the North-South high-speed railway project.

Visionary leadership vital for Vietnam to avoid economic stagnation

Despite decades of high growth, Vietnam remains at risk of falling into the middle-income trap, highlighting the need for visionary leadership and innovative policies.

Streamlining governance: Vietnam’s bold reform agenda

General Secretary To Lam and the Party Central Committee are spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to streamline Vietnam’s political apparatus and modernize governance.

Vietnam’s nuclear revival: Generation III+ reactors or SMRs?

With the Ninh Thuan nuclear project set to restart, experts weigh the merits of advanced Generation III+ reactors versus emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.