Construction begins on Cambodia-Viet Nam Friendship School in Phnom Penh
06/02/2026 21:15VGP - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam and President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen attended the ground-breaking ceremony for the Cambodia – Viet Nam Friendship School in Phnom Penh on February 6, part of the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to Cambodia.
Viet Nam aims to rank top 30 worldwide in Soft Power index
VGP - The Government has approved a communication strategy on promotion of Viet Nam’s images abroad in the 2026-2030 period, with a vision towards 2045.
Viet Nam calls for early ratification of Ha Noi Convention
Society 28/01/2026 14:09VGP - Viet Nam called on countries that have not yet signed or ratified the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Ha Noi Convention) to swiftly complete the necessary procedures so the treaty can enter into force and bring tangible benefits to global efforts against cybercrime.
Viet Nam strengthens Nipah virus surveillance at boder gates, healthcare facilities
Society 28/01/2026 09:48VGP – The Ministry of Health on Wednesday urged local authorities to strengthen prevention and control of Nipah virus right at border gates, healthcare facilities and communities.
Viet Nam on high alert over Nipah virus
Society 27/01/2026 15:48VGP - As of January 26, Viet Nam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infections, said the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Viet Nam emerges as world’s “new-generation study abroad destinations”: EduOpinions
Society 27/01/2026 12:53VGP - Viet Nam has been named among the top emerging study abroad destinations worldwide, alongside countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Lithuania, according to the latest rankings by EduOpinions, a globally recognized education review platform.
UNESCO provides emergency support to Viet Nam following 2025 disasters
Society 27/01/2026 09:36VGP - UNESCO's Director-General Khaled El-Enany announced emergency support worth US$740,000 to safeguard cultural heritage and sustain education in the most affected communities.
Viet Nam remains one of the world's safest nations: Public security minister
Society 22/01/2026 19:40VGP - Viet Nam will continue to maintain its position as one of the safest and most secured nations in the world, reiterated Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang.
Action program on implementation of ASCC Strategic Plan approved
Society 22/01/2026 18:30VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son signed Decision No.155/QD-TTg approving the action program on the implementation of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan in Viet Nam for the 2026–2035 period.
Tan Son Nhat Int’l Airport among world's 50 most connected airports in 2025
Society 20/01/2026 10:43VGP - Ho Chi Minh City based-Tan Son Nhat International Airport was ranked 45th globally among the world's 50 most connected airports in 2025, according to the global travel data provider OAG.
Two Vietnamese scientists wins Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award 2025
Society 20/01/2026 10:39VGP - Two scientists from Ha Noi University of Science and Technology (HUST) have been awarded with the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award 2025.
Science, technology, innovation to define Viet Nam’s status in New Era
Society 19/01/2026 09:12VGP - The science and technology and innovation have been defined as a central driving force for Viet Nam’s rapid and sustainable growth in the new era, said Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung.
Construction begins on Ha Noi Medical University Elderly Health Care-Medical Complex
Society 18/01/2026 08:02VGP - General Secretary To Lam attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ha Noi Medical University Elderly Health Care-Medical Complex on January 17.
Net-zero emission by 2050 is commitment to action: Prime Minister
Society 15/01/2026 21:20VGP - Viet Nam’s goal to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 is not merely a promise but a 'commitment to action', reiterated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnamese passport jumps 5 steps at Henley Passport Index
Society 15/01/2026 21:10VGP - The Vietnamese passport is currently ranked 86th in the world, up five places compared to 2025, according to the newly released Henley Passport Index (HPI).
Viet Nam Airlines named among Top 25 Safest Full-Service
Society 13/01/2026 09:57VGP - The national carrier Viet Nam Airlines was ranked 19th among the Top 25 Safest Full-Service by AirlineRatings.com, the world’s airline safety and product rating website.
Network of Vietnamese AI experts takes shape
Society 12/01/2026 09:28VGP - The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is intensifying efforts to build a global network of top-tier Vietnamese artificial intelligence (AI) experts to spearhead the country’s key national AI development programs.
Meta congratulates Viet Nam Government Portal on its 20th anniversary
Society 10/01/2026 06:01VGP - Simon Milner, Vice President of Public Policy for Asia Pacific at Meta has congratulated Viet Nam Government Portal (VGP) on its 20th anniversary (January 10, 2025).
Program on prevention and combatting human trafficking approved
Society 09/01/2026 12:57VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the Program on Human Trafficking Prevention and Combat for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035.
Viet Nam's working age population accounts for almost 63%
Society 09/01/2026 10:17VGP - In 2025, Viet Nam had a population of 102.3 million, of which 63% were of working age (15–59), maintaining its “golden population” status, according to the National Statistics Office.
