Hanoi has approved its Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision under Decision 2512/QD-UBND dated May 13, 2026, marking a strategic milestone for the city’s long-term development.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including naval collaboration, marine research and shipbuilding, as part of efforts to further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 23 attended a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 28 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos during wartime.

Vietnam is quietly pushing ahead with reforms and emerging as an attractive destination for investors in the 2026-35 period, according to an analysis published by US-based logistics website morethanshipping.com.

The National Assembly (NA) always attaches importance to improving institutional frameworks and building a comprehensive, transparent and development-enabling legal environment to support both domestic and foreign businesses, including European enterprises operating in Vietnam, said NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnam has established a network of 180 terrestrial and marine nature reserve covering more than 2.67 million hectares. These sites are being further strengthened to improve ecological connectivity, restore habitats and conserve endangered species. Forest cover remains stable at over 42%, contributing to water protection, climate adaptation and carbon absorption.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man asked the NA Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs to take the lead in legal thinking, uphold high legislative drafting standards, sharpen policy appraisal work, strengthen oversight of law enforcement, and proactively contribute to building institutions for development.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man asked the NA Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs to take the lead in legal thinking, uphold high legislative drafting standards, sharpen policy appraisal work, strengthen oversight of law enforcement, and proactively contribute to building institutions for development.

Vietnam’s efforts to implement fully online public services in the field of secured transaction registration continue to face significant legal and procedural barriers, particularly in relation to land use rights and land-attached assets.

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in coordination with the Vietnam Lawyers Association, will organise the Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026) from May 25 to 29 under the theme “Arbitration & ADR: Reaching New Heights”.

Public resources must lead and activate private resources, while public investment should stimulate broader social investment. FDI, meanwhile, should move from quantity-based attraction toward quality-based absorption linked with technology transfer and stronger domestic linkages, said top leader To Lam.

The country is now home to around 80,000 technology firms, 1.4 times higher than the figure in 2020. Total revenue of the sector in 2025 was estimated at USD 198 billion, up nearly 26 per cent from 2024.

E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide from June 1 under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s roadmap on energy transition and environmentally friendly fuel use.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that citizens should have access to stable, safe and affordable housing suited to eligible beneficiaries, with rental housing becoming a long-term pillar.

Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Phuong stressed that Fitch’s credit assessments have enhanced Vietnam’s image and credibility in international financial markets, and provided additional motivation for the country to continue improving institutions, strengthening policy management efficiency and increasing economic transparency.

Under the new system, accommodation establishments will no longer need to use multiple platforms as before. Instead, they can use a single unified software platform to declare temporary residence for foreigners and notify lodging information for Vietnamese citizens.

As of May 12, total disbursed capital reached VND 7.95 trillion, equivalent to 14.78 per cent of the Prime Minister’s plan. Of this, central budget disbursement hit VND 4.06 trillion, or 14.8 per cent of the target, while local budget disbursement exceeded VND 3.88 trillion, or 14.75 per cent.

According to the agency, the move is aimed at ensuring the effective and synchronised implementation of the E10 transition roadmap under Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on November 7, 2025. The plan seeks to avoid delays or supply disruptions that could affect the domestic fuel market.

The province currently has 5,158 fishing vessels, including 1,914 boats measuring 15 metres or longer, all of which have been equipped with VMS connected directly to the national fisheries management network.

More than a year after the Politburo's Resolution 68-NQ/TW on private sector development came into effect, expectations now extend beyond increasing the number of enterprises. The goal is to build a stronger business community with greater resilience, larger ambitions and the capacity to compete in global supply chains.