Politics Party leader highlights power of solidarity Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasizing the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development. 1 hours ago | Vietnam Law PM hands over appointment decisions to deputy ministerial-level officials 10 hours ago | Vietnam news Deputy PM demands uninterrupted operation of two‑tier local governance model 06/30/2025 21:47 | Vietnam news City celebrates 49 years of bearing President Ho Chi Minh’s name 06/29/2025 14:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 52 minutes ago Ministry enacts new circular on certificates of origin The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a circular providing the issuance of certificates of origin (C/Os) and written approvals for self-certification of origin of exported goods by traders. 2 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 21:18 NA Chairman reviews two-tier local governance model in Cần Thơ NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn commended Cần Thơ, alongside Hậu Giang and Sóc Trăng provinces, for their proactive and meticulous approach to the administrative overhaul. 3 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 19:14 Việt Nam congratulates newly elected Romanian PM Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday sent a message of congratulations to Ilie Bolojan on his election as Prime Minister of Romania. 4 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 16:35 Launch of two-tier administration model marks Hải Phòng’s new journey: PM Under the new structure, Hải Phòng and Hải Dương will be merged to form an expanded Hải Phòng City, eliminating the district level entirely. The newly merged area now has 114 commune-level administrative units and encompasses over 3,194sq.km, with a population of more than 4.66 million. 5 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 16:20 New Cần Thơ City positioned as regional economic engine: NA Chairman The Party Committee of Cần Thơ city is established through the merger of the Party Committees of the former Cần Thơ city, Hậu Giang province, and Sóc Trăng province. For the 2020–2025 tenure, it consists of 79 members while its Standing Board gathers 20 members. 6 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 14:43 Two-tier local government model to better public service delivery: Deputy PM Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình said the reform is expected to create an opportunity to restructure the public workforce. 7 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 12:47 Restructuring of administrative units opens up new development space for Hà Nội: State President Hà Nội’s 526 communes and wards have been reorganised into 126 commune-level administrative units, including 51 wards and 75 communes. Along with other localities across the country, these communes and wards will officially begin operations under the two-tier local administration model on Tuesday. 8 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 12:15 General Secretary Tô Lâm attends ceremony establishing new HCM City General Secretary Tô Lâm on Monday morning (June 30) attended a ceremony in HCM City to announce the formation of the new HCM City, following its historic merger with Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương provinces. 9 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 10:29 HCM City – a new era of growth, a city worth living in Nguyễn Văn Được, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the city’s Party Committee, and chairman of the HCM City People's Committee, shares his insights on the city’s history and development vision. 10 Vietnam news | 06/30/2025 09:40 New local government authorities unveiled in nationwide announcement In each province and city, live television was organised to broadcast the ceremony to announce new provincial and municipal authorities. 11 Vietnam news | 06/29/2025 20:48 Party chief calls for faster, better service in two-level local administration implementation Local authorities of Xuân Hoà ward and Tân Vĩnh Lộc commune in HCM City must ensure political security, social order and safety, and stability; avoid passivity or being caught off guard in any situation; promptly detect and address emerging problems early and from afar. 12 Vietnam news | 06/29/2025 17:22 New milestone marked in Việt Nam's ocean cooperation For the first time, a Vietnamese representative was elected chair of the 35th meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, marking an important milestone in Việt Nam’s engagement in global maritime affairs. 13 Vietnam news | 06/29/2025 16:47 Party chief attends opening of exhibition on late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Văn Linh Late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Văn Linh played a pivotal role in steering the revolutionary course through domestic challenges and major global upheavals, while pursuing principled reforms, and respecting and promoting the people’s right to mastery. 14 Vietnam news | 06/29/2025 16:44 Việt Nam underscores enduring values of UN Charter Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt emphasised that despite the immense pain and loss endured, Việt Nam has consistently chosen the path of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation — principles that lie at the heart of the UN Charter. 15 Vietnam news | 06/29/2025 15:36 Party leader highlights power of solidarity Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that preserving unity must be regarded as a top priority, and the prerequisite for the successful implementation of all other reform efforts. To maintain and strengthen unity in this new development space, it is essential to synchronously implement a number of key solutions. 16 Vietnam news | 06/28/2025 22:00 PM calls for breakthroughs in Việt Nam–UK economic cooperation Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on Việt Nam and the UK, especially their business communities, to make the most of the UK–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to advance bilateral ties in a more substantive and effective manner. 17 Vietnam news | 06/28/2025 18:53 PM directs continued efforts to address US trade concerns The PM stressed the need to listen to one another, ensure the principle of harmonised interests, shared risks, and mutual benefit. 18 Vietnam Law | 06/28/2025 11:00 Vietnam approves limited visa waiver for foreigners in special categories Under the resolution, the visa exemption will apply to foreign nationals deemed to require special incentives for their contributions to socio-economic development, such as some tourists, experts, billionaires, scientists, prominent public figures, artists and elite athletes. 19 Vietnam Law | 06/28/2025 08:56 Vietnam Family Festival 2025 takes place in Buon Ma Thuot city The "Vietnam Family Festival 2025," hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, runs from June 25–30 in Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. 20 Vietnam news | 06/27/2025 22:40 Việt Nam bolsters friendship, cooperation with RoK President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến on June 27 expressed readiness to work closely with Korean partners to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), making it more substantive, effective, and mutually beneficial for the people of both countries. 1 2 3 4 5