After years of hesitation, Vietnam is making strides toward launching its North-South high-speed rail, a project that leaders envision as essential to national growth, connectivity, and global competitiveness.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 5 issued a plan to carry out the Prime Minister’s Directive No.30, dated August 29, 2024, on the development of cultural industries.

Party General Secretary To Lam has freshly penned an article on building an elite, streamlined, strong, efficient, valid and effective political system.

A conference was held in Hanoi on November 5 to review the task of codifying legal documents in 2019-2023 and publicise the code, with Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attending.

The trip affirms Vietnam’s external policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and diversification of international relations, and being a friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community.

As Kamala Harris’s foreign policy priorities remain unclear, Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is left speculating about what her presidency might mean for the region.

As the US election nears, Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, brace for potential shifts in American diplomacy and economic strategy if Donald Trump wins.

Vietnam – Japan defense cooperation has seen significant advancements in various areas, including human resource training, capacity-building, and post-war recovery.

The Swiss government and the World Bank (WB) have signed an agreement to provide Vietnam with US$5 million to promote green and resilient growth in the major Vietnamese cities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's Middle East visit has not only solidified diplomatic ties but also unlocked new economic and investment opportunities with major energy powerhouses like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes significant changes to the Electricity Law to attract $70-80 billion in investment and enhance energy security.

Strengthening digital transformation cooperation was at the forefront of talks between Vietnamese Minister Nguyen Manh Hung and his Cuban counterpart, Mayra Arevich Marín.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming participation in three major summits in China underscores Vietnam’s proactive role in regional cooperation and diplomacy.

From November 5 to 8, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend a series of summits in China, aiming to strengthen Vietnam's engagement in regional development initiatives.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung's recent meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have set the stage for enhanced cooperation in the fields of information and communication technology between VN and the Middle East.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially appointed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, as the new General Director of Vietnam Television.

VN and Qatar have issued a joint communiqué on the occasion of PM Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the Middle Eastern country from October 30 to November 1 at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam place great importance on and are determined to deepen the exemplary and steadfast special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba across all channels and in all fields.

As Vietnam’s youth show renewed interest in national attire, National Assembly deputies propose resuming efforts to formalize an official cultural identity framework.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has outlined a $5 billion national cultural program for 2025-2030, seeking to reinforce Vietnam’s cultural identity.