Science and technology create new knowledge and tools; innovation translates that knowledge into products and services; and digital transformation accelerates diffusion across society, unlocking growth and added value.

According to Assoc. Prof. Vu Trong Lam, Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House, the successes recorded during the 13th Congress term vividly illustrate Vietnam’s resilience and brainpower.

Highlighting the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries, the spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly said she believes that the Duke and his spouse's first trip to Vietnam will open up more opportunities for cultural cooperation in the time ahead.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed that the legal framework be further refined to create a supportive environment for financial inclusion goals. The strategy should foster a broad array of financial products and services, modern delivery channels, and convenient, affordable access for priority groups.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has commended the NA’s Council for Ethnic Affairs for its strong performance in 2025 and contributions to the legislature's achievements and its Standing Committee in law-making.

Vietnam earned global recognition as a standout performer in achieving health-related Millennium Development Goals. In 2025, the country was estimated to have fulfilled all three major socio-economic development plan targets and eight out of nine sector-specific goals.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on February 24 held working sessions with NA committees to review major tasks for 2026, stressing decisive action, stronger supervision and accelerated digital transformation in the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Overall assessments showed that officials, Party members and the public welcomed the timely, humane and attentive care provided by Party and State leaders, and highly valued the sense of responsibility demonstrated by Party committees, authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organisations at all levels.

On the occasion of the 2026 Lunar New Year, Party General Secretary To Lam visited and extended New Year greetings to officials, reporters and editors of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the morning of February 24 in Hanoi.

The deployment aligns with the Party and State’s guidelines and directives of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence on international integration and defence diplomacy.

Fishermen in the central city of Da Nang are actively embracing this shift from the outset of the 2026 fishing season, immediately following the Lunar New Year holiday.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for greater attention to grassroots cultural, sports and tourism development, alongside digital and green transformation in tourism, while fostering internal unity, creativity and a people-centred approach and creating favourable conditions for tourism enterprises to innovate and grow.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee on February 23, the first working day after the nine-day Tet holiday.

President Luong Cuong called on Lao Cai to further reinforce the planting and protection of watershed forests, contributing to socio-economic development, ecological security and national sovereignty, while unlocking the potential of medicinal plants and other high-value forestry and agricultural products.

Shortly before the Lunar New Year holiday, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, in his capacity as the head of the council, signed a resolution announcing the official list of candidates for deputies to the 16th NA by constituency nationwide. At polling stations, the official lists of candidates for both the NA and People’s Councils have been publicly posted.

President Luong Cuong called on Lao Cai to fully tap its potential, accelerate socio-economic development, advance administrative reform under the two-tier model, improve living standards, and safeguard national defence and border sovereignty.

The Communist Party of Vietnam’s 100-year leadership of the Vietnamese revolution can be divided into four periods, each marking a distinct era and a crucial turning point in the country’s revolutionary journey.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on February 22 clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected and offered encouragement to the forces working on the Nhon – Hanoi Station urban railway line in the capital city on February 22.

Vietnam’s role as a founding member of the Board reflects the consistent implementation of the CPV’s foreign policy, contributing to enhancing the country’s credibility and international image, and providing an opportunity for the country to bring into play its experiences and strengths.