Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh become centrally-run cities
25/08/2026 09:44VGP - Lawmakers on Monday passed resolutions on the establishment of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as centrally-governed cities.
UNICEF hails Viet Nam’s strong commitment to child rights
VGP - Viet Nam was among the first countries to sign the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, demonstrating its strong commitment to child rights, noted Regional Director of UNICEF's Asia-Pacific Regional Office Sanjay Wijesekera.
Viet Nam, Australia partner to advance biomedical RNA technology
Society 12/08/2026 15:27VGP - Under the witness of the Consul General of Viet Nam in Sydney, Viet Nam's Tam Anh Research Institute and the RNA Institute at Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening RNA research, capacity building and innovation, opening up potential applications in the production of next-generation drugs and vaccines.
Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi to rank among world’s top 200 universities by 2035
Society 11/08/2026 12:57VGP - Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi (VNU) is expected to rank among the world’s top 200 universities by 2035 period.
National Committee for Aviation Security and Facilitation established
Society 10/08/2026 20:34VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has decided to establish the National Committee for Aviation Security and Facilitation led by Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.
EU, Germany back Viet Nam's natural forest conservation
Society 07/08/2026 09:18VGP – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), the European Union (EU) and Germany on August 7 officially launched the EU–Viet Nam Forestry Support Program, aimed at conserving, restoring and sustainably managing Viet Nam's natural forests while promoting climate-smart and inclusive forest-based value chains.
Prime Minister outlines five priorities for stronger cybersecurity
Society 06/08/2026 13:16VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 6 called on the entire political system, businesses and citizens to focus on five key priorities to strengthen cybersecurity, safeguard national digital sovereignty and better protect the legitimate rights and interests of people and enterprises in cyberspace.
Master plan on development of research centers serving strategic technologies approved
Society 05/08/2026 10:48VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a Decision approving a master plan on the development of research centers, testing facilities and key laboratories serving strategic technologies.
Top leader expects Ha Noi to complete 500 km of metro lines in coming years
Society 04/08/2026 13:20VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam expects that Ha Noi will complete the construction of around 500 km of urban railway lines in the coming years, helping transform the capital's urban landscape and significantly improve public transportation.
Viet Nam welcomes nearly 14 million foreign arrivals in January-July period
Society 04/08/2026 12:51VGP - Viet Nam welcomed 13.9 million international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, a 13.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Gov’t approves biotechnology development plan in agriculture and environment
Society 01/08/2026 10:34VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a Decision approving the biotechnology development plan in agriculture and environment.
Viet Nam, Sri Lanka to launch direct air routes this month
Society 01/08/2026 10:25VGP - National carrier Viet Nam Airlines and budget carrier Vietjet Air will launch direct flights connecting Viet Nam’s southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City and Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo this August.
Viet Nam to allocate 2% of annual state budget for environmental protection during 2026-2030
Society 30/07/2026 15:56VGP - During the 2026–2030 period, Viet Nam will allocate at least 2 percent of its total annual state budget expenditure for environmental protection.
Viet Nam, Albania sign MoU on labor cooperation
Society 30/07/2026 15:48VGP - Viet Nam and Albania have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor cooperation, paving the way for Viet Nam to send workers to the European nation.
Humanitarian work must become integral part of human development strategy: Top leader To Lam
Society 28/07/2026 17:04VGP - Humanitarian work must become an integral part of the human development strategy, contributing to social security, risk governance, and stronger community resilience.
Ha Noi, Rome sign Joint Declaration to promote substantive cooperation
Society 28/07/2026 16:53VGP - Ha Noi and Rome signed a Joint Declaration on the establishment of a framework to promote substantive cooperation between the two capitals in the coming years.
Digital technologies to accelerate identification of fallen soldiers' remains: Deputy PM
Society 27/07/2026 10:00VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has affirmed that national digital transformation, scientific and technological advances, and innovation will play a pivotal role in accelerating the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers' remains.
Central Steering Committee for national target program on drug prevention and control set up
Society 25/07/2026 10:34VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed a Decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for the national target program on drug prevention and control till 2030.
Japan, UNESCO help enhance capacity for early warning, disaster risk reduction in Nghe An
Society 25/07/2026 10:30VGP - The project “Strengthening capacity of Viet Nam for early warnings, disaster risk reduction and safer learning environments” was launched in the central province of Nghe An on July 24.
Viet Nam, Japan co-chair 17th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Society 23/07/2026 08:44VGP – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu co-chaired the 17th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-59) and Related Meetings.
