Socio-economic report for 14th Party Congress must be strategic: PM
Socio-economic report for 14th Party Congress must be strategic: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that the draft socio-economic report for the 14th Party Congress must adopt a strategic, forward-looking approach that transcends conventional limits.

Socio-economic report for 14th Party Congress must be strategic: PM
Commune-level administrative units to be reduced by four times to 2,500
Commune-level administrative units to be reduced by four times to 2,500

VOV.VN - The number of commune-level administrative units in Vietnam is expected to be cut from over 10,000 at present to 2,500 this year after the planned merger, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Commune-level administrative units to be reduced by four times to 2,500
Eliminating substandard houses - a duty from heart: PM
Eliminating substandard houses - a duty from heart: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 10 emphasised that eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses is a duty driven by compassion, morality, and a sense of responsibility for the community.

Eliminating substandard houses - a duty from heart: PM
NA Standing Committee discusses key draft laws at 43rd session
NA Standing Committee discusses key draft laws at 43rd session

VOV.VN - The 43rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened on March 10 to review key draft laws during its meetings on March 10, 11, and 14, under the chairmanship of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

NA Standing Committee discusses key draft laws at 43rd session
PM shows resolve to meet 3,000km expressway construction target this year
PM shows resolve to meet 3,000km expressway construction target this year

VOV.VN - Efforts must be intensified to achieve the goal of having at least 3,000 km of expressways and 1,000 km of coastal roads, so as to basically complete the expressway route from Cao Bang province in the north to Ca Mau in the south by the end of 2025, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

PM shows resolve to meet 3,000km expressway construction target this year
Government assesses world developments, sticks to 8% GDP growth target
Government assesses world developments, sticks to 8% GDP growth target

VOV.VN - The government of Vietnam assessed the global economic landscape and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the 8% growth target in 2025 to create momentum for double-digit growth in the coming years, at its review meeting in Hanoi on March 8.

Government assesses world developments, sticks to 8% GDP growth target
People support reorganisation of state apparatus, administrative units: Party Secretary
People support reorganisation of state apparatus, administrative units: Party Secretary

VOV.VN - The results of a public opinion survey on the reorganisation of the state apparatus and administrative units show overwhelming support from citizens, officials, and Party members, and this presents a golden opportunity to accelerate national development, according to a Party Secretary.

People support reorganisation of state apparatus, administrative units: Party Secretary
PM appreciates women’s contributions to national development
PM appreciates women’s contributions to national development

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh acknowledged women’s outstanding contributions to national development, especially in the fields of science and technology, while attending the the Kovalevskaia Award handover ceremony in Hanoi on March 8.

PM appreciates women’s contributions to national development
Constitutional amendment to be considered at National Assembly in May
Constitutional amendment to be considered at National Assembly in May

VOV.VN - The National Assembly will convene its ninth session early in May and Constitutional amendments will be part of the session’s working agenda, according to National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh.

Constitutional amendment to be considered at National Assembly in May
Lawmaking, enforcement must go in tandem: PM
Lawmaking, enforcement must go in tandem: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked for a strong connection between lawmaking and law enforcement while chairing a conference on March 7 on the implementation of laws and resolutions adopted at the 9th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly.

Lawmaking, enforcement must go in tandem: PM
Top legislator highlights contributions from NA female deputies, officials
Top legislator highlights contributions from NA female deputies, officials

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man held a meeting in Hanoi on March 6 with full-time female NA deputies, female officials of the NA Standing Committee, NA committees, agencies, and NA Office.

Top legislator highlights contributions from NA female deputies, officials
PM requests formulating plan on merger of provincial-level administrative units
PM requests formulating plan on merger of provincial-level administrative units

VOV.VN - The government will continue streamlining its administrative apparatus and preparing for the restructuring of the provincial- and district-level administrative units, alongside ensuring macroeconomic stability and promoting growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during the regular government meeting for February in Hanoi on March 5.

PM requests formulating plan on merger of provincial-level administrative units
Gov’t reviews socio-economic performance toward 8% GDP growth target for 2025
Gov’t reviews socio-economic performance toward 8% GDP growth target for 2025

VOV.VN - The Government convened a regular monthly meeting for February in Hanoi on March 5 to review socio-economic performance in the past two months, and identify priorities to ensure the national GDP growth target of at least 8% in 2025.

Gov’t reviews socio-economic performance toward 8% GDP growth target for 2025
Vietnam considers Constitutional amendment to meet development realities
Vietnam considers Constitutional amendment to meet development realities

VOV.VN - Vietnam will carry out a constitutional review for amendments and supplements to ensure a more effective governance system that aligns with development realities.

Vietnam considers Constitutional amendment to meet development realities
Party chief stresses urgency in developing strategic technologies
Party chief stresses urgency in developing strategic technologies

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for the prompt establishment and issuance of a list of strategic technologies, along with the development of research centers, testing facilities, and national key laboratories dedicated to these technologies.

Party chief stresses urgency in developing strategic technologies
Party chief highlights importance of lifelong learning
Party chief highlights importance of lifelong learning

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has written an article, in which he emphasised the importance of lifelong learning.

Party chief highlights importance of lifelong learning
11 Party organisations under NA Party Committee established
11 Party organisations under NA Party Committee established

Politburo member, Secretary of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee and Chairman of the NA Tran Thanh Man chaired a conference in Hanoi on February 27 to announce the establishment of 11 Party organisations under the NA Party Committee.

11 Party organisations under NA Party Committee established
New laws on organization of Gov’t, legislature, local governments promulgated
New laws on organization of Gov’t, legislature, local governments promulgated

VOV.VN - The President’s Office held a press conference on February 28 to announce the President’s decision to promulgate three laws recently passed by the 15th National Assembly during its 9th extraordinary session.

New laws on organization of Gov’t, legislature, local governments promulgated
District-level police no longer in operation in Vietnam as of March 1
District-level police no longer in operation in Vietnam as of March 1

VOV.VN - From March 1, 2025, Vietnam will officially eliminate the district-level police and transition to a three-tier police structure: ministry, province, and commune, according to Government Decree 02 announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on February 28.

District-level police no longer in operation in Vietnam as of March 1
State-owned enterprises poised to spearhead innovation and economic breakthroughs
State-owned enterprises poised to spearhead innovation and economic breakthroughs

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims for at least 8% GDP growth in 2025 as a stepping stone toward double-digit expansion, with state-owned enterprises (SoEs) expected to lead in innovation, digital transformation, and global integration.

State-owned enterprises poised to spearhead innovation and economic breakthroughs
Party, State see public health protection as top priority: NA leader
Party, State see public health protection as top priority: NA leader

The Party and State have always regarded the protection, care, and improvement of public health as a top priority, which has been shown through efforts to design comprehensive legal frameworks and policies to strengthen the healthcare system, particularly in the current era.

Party, State see public health protection as top priority: NA leader
Anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, says PM
Anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, says PM

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized that anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, to ensure that all sectors remain vigilant and proactive in wastefulness prevention and control at all levels.

Anti-wastefulness efforts must be continuous and without limits, says PM
Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control convenes first meeting
Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control convenes first meeting

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control in Hanoi on February 25 to review work, complete the organisational structure, and work out a plan of action.

Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control convenes first meeting
Party leader stresses need for engaging all in socio-economic development
Party leader stresses need for engaging all in socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 24 highlighted the need for policies and mechanisms to encourage all people and all economic sectors to participate in socio-economic development.

Party leader stresses need for engaging all in socio-economic development
PM hands over decisions on establishment of 15 new Party organisations
PM hands over decisions on establishment of 15 new Party organisations

PM Chinh particularly stressed the critical role of the secretaries of the Party organisations and heads of ministries in providing comprehensive leadership and bearing full responsibility for their respective units' activities.

PM hands over decisions on establishment of 15 new Party organisations
Party leader requests effective healthcare reform to improve service quality
Party leader requests effective healthcare reform to improve service quality

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam analyzed major challenges facing the healthcare sector and outlined the requirements for its development in the new context, with a primary focus on healthcare reforms, during a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on February 24.

Party leader requests effective healthcare reform to improve service quality
Restructuring administrative units is a must in Vietnam
Restructuring administrative units is a must in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The ongoing restructuring of administrative units in Vietnam is a major policy driven by practical demands, aiming to streamline the administrative apparatus, reduce staffing, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations of local governments.

Restructuring administrative units is a must in Vietnam
Higher education must help promote sci-tech research and application, says PM
Higher education must help promote sci-tech research and application, says PM

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the higher education system’s crucial role in generating quality human resources and promoting the research and application of sci-tech and innovation for national development, during his visit to Vietnam National University (VNU) – Ho Chi Minh City on February 23.

Higher education must help promote sci-tech research and application, says PM
Party chief To Lam takes surprise Metro ride in HCM City
Party chief To Lam takes surprise Metro ride in HCM City

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam took everyone by surprise on February 22 by riding in Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro line No.1 from Ben Thanh Market to Suoi Tien Theme Park and engaged passengers in ordinary conversation.

Party chief To Lam takes surprise Metro ride in HCM City
PM presses ahead with ambitious plan to achieve high, steady growth
PM presses ahead with ambitious plan to achieve high, steady growth

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the Government’s commitment to realizing the ambitious goal of achieving high and steady growth to drive Vietnam forward, at a meeting on economic growth with localities in Hanoi on February 21.

PM presses ahead with ambitious plan to achieve high, steady growth
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