PM approves HCM City master plan for 2021-30, targeting GDP per capita of $15,400

PM approves HCM City master plan for 2021-30, targeting GDP per capita of $15,400

04/01/25
The city population is estimated at 11 million by 2030 and 14.5 million by 2050. Labour productivity growth is targeted at 7 per cent annually, with its human development index (HDI) exceeding 0.85.
Việt Nam is an important country to Australia: diplomat

Việt Nam is an important country to Australia: diplomat

04/01/25
In an interview granted to the Việt Nam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the New Year holidays, Renee Deschamps, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam noted “the relationship has never been better”.
Skilled workforce key to Việt Nam’s nuclear power resurgence

Skilled workforce key to Việt Nam’s nuclear power resurgence

04/01/25
In six years, the Ministry of Education and Training has sent 429 students to study nuclear-related fields in Russia, while EVN sent 31 students to Japan and trained 24 engineers in nuclear energy.
Việt Nam People's Army turns 80: Building a strong, modern military

Việt Nam People's Army turns 80: Building a strong, modern military

21/12/24
The military will maintain sound defence cooperation relations with neighbouring countries, major countries, strategic partners, ASEAN countries, and traditional friendly countries; firmly adhere to the "four no's" defence policy; ensure the highest national interests on the basis of international law
Việt Nam modernises military, strengthens national defence

Việt Nam modernises military, strengthens national defence

21/12/24
General Phan Văn Giang said “We are demonstrating to the world that the Việt Nam People’s Army is a combat force, a working force and a labour force. Our national defence industry is advancing towards self-reliance, self-strengthening, dual-use and modernisation.”
Party chief holds phone talks with Singapore's ruling party leader

Party chief holds phone talks with Singapore's ruling party leader

21/12/24
Lâm highly appreciated support and cooperation provided by the Singaporean government to Việt Nam since the early days of its "Đổi mới" (renewal) and international integration. He affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to and wants to boost and deepen the Strategic Partnership with Singapore in a more robust, substantive, and effective manner.
Việt Nam announces candidacy for next-term UN Human Rights Council

Việt Nam announces candidacy for next-term UN Human Rights Council

14/12/24
The announcement was made at a ceremony held by the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN) in New York on December 12 on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, drawing a large number of diplomats and representatives from various UN missions.
Vietnamese, Kuwaiti foreign ministries convene fourth political consultation

Vietnamese, Kuwaiti foreign ministries convene fourth political consultation

14/12/24
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Hằng and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs of Kuwait Samee Essa Johar Hayat co-chaired the fourth political consultation between the two foreign ministries in Hà Nội on December 13.
Deputy PM urges extra efforts to remove Việt Nam from money laundering grey list

Deputy PM urges extra efforts to remove Việt Nam from money laundering grey list

14/12/24
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Việt Nam to its list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (grey list) related to money laundering in June 2023.