Top Vietnamese leader’s Shangri-La speech highlights proactive diplomacy and development vision: Expert
01/06/2026 09:04VGP - The keynote address delivered by General Secretary and President To Lam at the 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue underscored Viet Nam’s proactive diplomacy and strategic development vision, according to Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.
Viet Nam shifts mindset from treatment to proactive prevention in children health protection
VGP - To reduce the disease burden, we must shift our mindset from focusing on treatment to proactive prevention, said Prof. Tran Minh Dien, Director of the Viet Nam National Children’s Hospital and President of the Viet Nam Pediatric Association.
Korean President Lee’s visit marks a step toward more substantive Viet Nam–South Korea relations
Opinion 17/04/2026 22:22VGP - The upcoming state visit to Viet Nam by Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse from April 21–24 is expected to advance the implementation of high-level agreements and generate more substantive outcomes in bilateral cooperation, said Kwon Sung Taek, President of the Korea–Viet Nam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA).
Viet Nam, UK enhance cooperation in preventive healthcare for ageing populations
Opinion 27/03/2026 21:55VGP - Prevention is a strategic priority in Viet Nam's healthcare system transformation, especially in the context of population ageing and the increasing burden of chronic diseases, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc.
Pneumococcus continues to be leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia
Opinion 21/03/2026 22:45VGP - In Viet Nam, respiratory infections related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were projected to reach nearly 4.5 million cases between 2020 and 2025.
Nordic countries share experience to support Viet Nam’s reform and digital transformation
Opinion 18/03/2026 12:10VGP - Digitalization serves as a powerful enabler, but institutional clarity and public trust remain fundamental. As Viet Nam’s ongoing reforms demonstrate a strong commitment to modernization and institutional strengthening, the Nordic countries also stay committed to maintain dialogue and cooperation with Viet Nam towards these goals in the country’s new era of development.
Viet Nam boasts four distinctive advantages in global drone race
Opinion 16/03/2026 19:45VGP - Viet Nam has the potential to become a global hub for drone development and production, said Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.
Stable legal framework provides confidence for investors, says KOCHAM Chairman
Opinion 13/03/2026 17:12VGP - From the perspective of businesses, the most important elements of the investment environment are policy consistency, legal clarity, and predictability. Investment decisions are made over the long term; therefore, a stable legal framework provides confidence for investors, said Ko Tae-yeon, Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (KOCHAM).
Comprehensive, balanced, child rights-based approach needed to protect children online: UNICEF Representative
Opinion 11/03/2026 17:49VGP - UNICEF Representative Silvia Danailov suggests Viet Nam launch a comprehensive, balanced, child rights-based approach to protect children online.
Global perspective: Beyond GDP expansion, Viet Nam can drive deeper reforms and innovation-led growth
Opinion 04/03/2026 12:21VGP - International assessments of Viet Nam’s economy are increasingly moving beyond headline growth figures. What underpins global confidence today is not merely projected GDP expansion, but the belief that Viet Nam can leverage its macroeconomic stability to drive deeper reforms and innovation-led growth.
General Secretary To Lam’s bold and proactive diplomatic move
Opinion 24/02/2026 09:19VGP - In a recent interview, Australian Professor Carlyle Thayer has shared with us his insights on the significance and outcomes of General Secretary To Lam's trip to the U.S. to attend the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting from February 18-20.
National Party Congress sets out important vision for Viet Nam’s future development: Azerbaijani Ambassador
Opinion 22/02/2026 10:18VGP - The 14th National Party Congress sets out an important vision for Viet Nam’s future development and the Southeast Asian country will continue to achieve significant progress in socio-economic development during the new term.
Viet Nam to sucessfully pursue development-oriented policies under leadership of top leader To Lam: Czech Ambassador
Opinion 22/02/2026 10:01VGP - Czech Ambassador to Viet Nam Hynek Kmonicek expressed his confidence that under the current leadership of General Secretary To Lam, Viet Nam will continue to strengthen national unity, pursue development-oriented policies, and successfully address the challenges ahead.
WHO praises Viet Nam's health achievements
Opinion 19/02/2026 17:00VGP - The Year of the Horse 2025 was a milestone year for health in Viet Nam. There were many highlights, but a standout was the adoption of Resolution 72, which places health at the center of the Government's reform agenda for the future, said Dr. Angela Pratt, the WHO Representative in Viet Nam.
Ambassador Caroline Beresford: 2025 is most extraordinary period in history of Viet Nam-New Zealand relations
Opinion 18/02/2026 07:45VGP - New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Caroline Beresford described the year 2025 as the most extraordinary period in the history of Viet Nam-New Zealand relations.
Viet Nam should accelerate administrative reform to further lure Japan's investment: JETRO
Opinion 06/01/2026 08:21VGP - JETRO strongly recommended that Viet Nam accelerate administrative reform and strengthen legal framework to attract more investment from Japan in 2026.
Viet Nam rises from production base to Korean strategic partner
Opinion 02/01/2026 10:17VGP - Korean investors increasingly see Viet Nam not merely as a production hub but as a strategic partner for R&D and technological cooperation, said Kim Nyoun Ho, Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (KOCHAM).
Viet Nam boasts record-breaking growth in 2025: HSBC specialist
Opinion 25/12/2025 09:56VGP - Through unwavering determination and decisive policy action across all levels of the government, Viet Nam is concluding the year with record-breaking growth, according to HSBC.
Viet Nam–New Zealand relations: Charting a shared future
Opinion 27/11/2025 23:13VGP - Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters highlighted the importance of Viet Nam to New Zealand and outlined efforts to strengthen bilateral ties in his recent o-ped.
Viet Nam seen as a long-term strategic base for the region
Opinion 03/11/2025 13:20VGP - Viet Nam is not aiming to compete on cost but on quality and sustainability. Many new investors are looking beyond any single market and they see Viet Nam as a long-term strategic base for the region, said Chairman of EuroCham Viet Nam Bruno Jaspaert.
