Politics Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Ant International - a unit of China-based Ant Group, and Vietcombank, on April 3 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China. 04/03/2026 17:09 | Vietnam Law Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold 04/03/2026 12:17 | Vietnam Law Foreign Ministry highlights efforts to advance energy diplomacy 04/02/2026 22:32 | Vietnam Law NA Standing Committee wraps up 56th session 04/02/2026 22:05 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 18:16 Việt Nam pledges to create favourable conditions for US investors: Party chief As Việt Nam aims to become a developing and upper-middle-income country by 2030, and a developed and high-income nation by 2045, as set by the 13th National Party Congress, Party leader Lâm reiterated Việt Nam's commitment to building an independent and self-reliant economy while embracing extensive global integration. 2 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 16:56 NA Standing Committee’s 41st session wraps up The standing committee scrutinised and passed a joint resolution featuring regulations for meetings with voters by NA and People's Council deputies, and a resolution detailing the implementation of democratic practices within the internal operations of NA agencies, NA Standing Committee bodies, and People's Councils at all levels. 3 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 16:20 Two former NA deputies face charges of abusing power for personal gain According to the indictment, from 2020 to 2023, the defendants committed extortion of property, abusing their positions and power to influence others for personal gains in Thái Bình, Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng and Hà Nội. 4 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 16:09 UNICEF supports Việt Nam's policies in caring, protecting children: official UNICEF has consistently accompanied Việt Nam, providing timely and appropriate support tailored to each stage of the country's development 5 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 12:56 Government law-building session discusses seven drafts Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính highlighted the importance of institution building and perfection to smooth resources for development. 6 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 10:08 PM Chính calls for diplomatic activities to serve growth target of at least eight per cent The PM said that the diplomatic sector's outstanding results have made crucial contributions to the overall achievements of the whole country. 7 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 08:06 Top leader orders that Gia Lai develop into prosperous province The province should focus on organic agriculture, ecological diversity, its rich and distinctive cultural assets, as well as sustainable social and environmental practices, alongside being told to strongly promote private-sector economic growth. 8 Vietnam news | 01/07/2025 07:16 Việt Nam to promote cooperation with UN in technology and innovation: PM Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday said that Amandeep Singh Gill's presence in Việt Nam was a clear demonstration of the United Nations' commitment to promote international cooperation in technology. 9 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 20:57 PM to visit Laos, co-chair Việt Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee’s 47th meeting The trip will be made at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. 10 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 17:17 National Assembly kicks off 2025 with key legislative agenda The session, taking place over one and a half days, focused on reviewing four draft laws: the Digital Technology Industry Law, the revised Employment Law, amendments to the Law on Advertising and amendments to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations. 11 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 13:57 Streamlining should reduce the number of civil servants and public employees by at least 20 per cent Groups and individuals with initiatives which help the streamlining of the payroll and improve the quality of staff, civil servants and public employees, should receive rewards, minister says. 12 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 10:40 Third Diên Hồng Awards honours 83 outstanding journalistic works Mẫn expressed his belief that journalists will continue their professional passion, sharp insight and unwavering determination, working alongside the NA to convey its legislation, supreme oversight, and critical decision-making process. 13 Vietnam Law | 01/06/2025 10:10 NA Standing Committee to discuss preparations for legislature's extraordinary session The 41st session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place over 1.5 days starting January 6, with Chairman Tranh Thanh Man delivering the opening remarks and alternating in chairing the event with vice chairmen. 14 Vietnam news | 01/06/2025 09:47 NA Standing Committee discusses preparations for legislature's extraordinary session On inspection activities, the committee will review the NA’s December 2024 report on people's aspirations and provide input on a proposed thematic oversight outline on the implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection since the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection came into effect. 15 Vietnam Law | 01/06/2025 08:54 Dak Nong Geopark: A model of harmony between nature and humanity Dak Nong province has recently been re-certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time in 2024. The geopark preserves remarkable values of biodiversity, unique cultural heritage, geological significance, natural beauty, and traces of prehistoric human activity. It was first recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark in July 2020. 16 Vietnam Law | 01/05/2025 21:39 NA Chairman extends Tet wishes to former Party, State leaders, their families National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man paid pre-Tet visits to the families of late Party General Secretaries Truong Chinh and Nguyen Phu Trong, late NA Chairman Le Quang Dao, and visited former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung in Hanoi on January 5. 17 Vietnam news | 01/05/2025 20:40 Bình Phước police hailed for strong performance in maintaining local security, order Việt Nam's top leader urged the provincial public security force to take the pioneering role in streamlining its organisational apparatus, and show strong performance in political and ideological education for officials and soldiers of the force, building a pure, regular, elite, professional, and modern police force. 18 Vietnam news | 01/05/2025 16:10 Party chief works with Binh Duong Military Command The Party leader noted the command to keep a close contact with locals, supporting them in economic development, while paying greater attention to political and ideological education for officers and soldiers. 19 Vietnam news | 01/05/2025 09:36 HCM City's armed forces honoured with Hero of People's Armed Forces title for third time PM Chính highlighted the nearly eight decades of remarkable contributions by HCM City's armed forces. Together with the construction and development process of the Việt Nam People's Army, the city's armed forces have enriched the revolutionary tradition of the Sài Gòn - Gia Định - HCM City region 20 Vietnam news | 01/05/2025 09:31 PM offers incense in tribute to late government leaders Honouring the legacy of late PM Võ Văn Kiệt, who passed away in 2008, PM Chính lauded him as an eminent leader and an outstanding disciple of President Hồ Chí Minh. 266 267 268 269 270