Lawmakers agree on two-tier local government model in Vietnam
Lawmakers agree on two-tier local government model in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Lawmakers have supported a proposal to restructure the local government model from three to two levels in Vietnam during a debate on the amended Law on Organisation of Local Government.

Lawmakers agree on two-tier local government model in Vietnam
PM orders crackdown on smuggling and trade in contraband, counterfeit goods
PM orders crackdown on smuggling and trade in contraband, counterfeit goods

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that relevant ministries, agencies and localities to promptly prevent practices of smuggling and trade in contraband and counterfeit goods that have grabbed domestic headlines in recent times.

PM orders crackdown on smuggling and trade in contraband, counterfeit goods
Lawmakers debate Constitutional amendments in Hanoi today
Lawmakers debate Constitutional amendments in Hanoi today

VOV.VN - Deputies to the National Assembly debated a draft resolution on supplements and amendments to certain articles of the 2013 Constitution at its ongoing ninth session in Hanoi on May 14.

Lawmakers debate Constitutional amendments in Hanoi today
Party chief chairs meeting on public consultation for 2013 Constitution revision
Party chief chairs meeting on public consultation for 2013 Constitution revision

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for stronger application of digital tools and scientific and technological advances in the process of collecting public feedback on proposed amendments to the 2013 Constitution.

Party chief chairs meeting on public consultation for 2013 Constitution revision
Vietnam likely to hold general election three months earlier than scheduled
Vietnam likely to hold general election three months earlier than scheduled

VOV.VN - The National Assembly Standing Committee has proposed holding general election three months earlier than scheduled to timely complete the State apparatus following streamlining efforts.

Vietnam likely to hold general election three months earlier than scheduled
Government leader pushes forward strategic infrastructure breakthroughs
Government leader pushes forward strategic infrastructure breakthroughs

VOV.VN - PM Pham Minh Chinh has called for faster and more focused implementation of major transport projects as a driving force behind the country’s strategic infrastructure development.

Government leader pushes forward strategic infrastructure breakthroughs
PM urges swift allocation of funds to compensate personnel affected by administrative restructuring
PM urges swift allocation of funds to compensate personnel affected by administrative restructuring

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the urgent allocation of funds to support individuals retiring or impacted by the ongoing restructuring of the political system's administrative apparatus during a Government meeting on May 9.

PM urges swift allocation of funds to compensate personnel affected by administrative restructuring
Prime Minister chairs meeting on reorganisation of administrative units
Prime Minister chairs meeting on reorganisation of administrative units

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 9 chaired a government meeting which focused on accelerating the reorganisation of administrative units and the building of a two-level local administration model.

Prime Minister chairs meeting on reorganisation of administrative units
PM demands swiftly institutionalising Party's resolution on private sector
PM demands swiftly institutionalising Party's resolution on private sector

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the urgent need to concretise and institutionalise the Party’s policies outlined in Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on developing the private economic sector, while chairing a Government meeting on the matter on May 7.

PM demands swiftly institutionalising Party's resolution on private sector
State President requests naval force defend national sovereignty over seas, islands
State President requests naval force defend national sovereignty over seas, islands

State President Luong Cuong has urged officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy to strengthen solidarity, remain proactive, flexible, and creative, and seize opportunities to overcome challenges and excellently accomplish all assigned tasks, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty over seas and islands.

State President requests naval force defend national sovereignty over seas, islands
PM requests acceleration of key projects, exhibition celebrating 80th National Day
PM requests acceleration of key projects, exhibition celebrating 80th National Day

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch setting out detailed plans for a series of ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for major national projects, along with a large-scale exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

PM requests acceleration of key projects, exhibition celebrating 80th National Day
President attends UN Day of Vesak celebrations 2025 in HCM City
President attends UN Day of Vesak celebrations 2025 in HCM City

State President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony of the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6, during which he affirmed that Vietnam always respects and protects everyone’s right to freedom of belief and religion, considering this an imporant foundation for strengthening great national unity.

President attends UN Day of Vesak celebrations 2025 in HCM City
PM chairs Government meeting for April, highlights key priorities
PM chairs Government meeting for April, highlights key priorities

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 chaired a regular Government meeting for April, reviewing the country’s socio-economic performance in April and the first four months of 2025, and outlining key tasks and solutions for May, quarter II and beyond.

PM chairs Government meeting for April, highlights key priorities
Vietnam begins public consultations on amendments to the 2013 Constitution
Vietnam begins public consultations on amendments to the 2013 Constitution

VOV.VN - Vietnam on May 6 launched a nationwide public consultation process on proposed amendments to the 2013 Constitution to gather feedback from all sectors of society to ensure that any constitutional changes reflect the will and interests of the country.

Vietnam begins public consultations on amendments to the 2013 Constitution
PM urges resolve to achieve economic size of over US$500 billion
PM urges resolve to achieve economic size of over US$500 billion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented a supplementary assessment report on the socio-economic development and state budget in 2024, along with updates on the performance of the socio-economic development and state budget tasks in early 2025 at the 15th National Assembly’s 9th session that opened in Hanoi on May 5.

PM urges resolve to achieve economic size of over US$500 billion
Amendments to Constitution must follow legal procedures, reflect public opinion
Amendments to Constitution must follow legal procedures, reflect public opinion

The National Assembly (NA) on May 5 morning held group discussions on proposed amendments to the 2013 Constitution and the establishment of a drafting committee for the revision.

Amendments to Constitution must follow legal procedures, reflect public opinion
NA Chairman outlines agenda for 15th legislature’s 9th session
NA Chairman outlines agenda for 15th legislature’s 9th session

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted agenda of the 15th NA’s ninth session that opened in Hanoi on May 5 morning.

NA Chairman outlines agenda for 15th legislature’s 9th session
15th National Assembly convenes 9th session in Hanoi
15th National Assembly convenes 9th session in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly opened on the morning of May 5 in Hanoi with a preparatory meeting to discuss and approve the session’s agenda.

15th National Assembly convenes 9th session in Hanoi
PM: Former political prisoners keep the revolutionary flame alive
PM: Former political prisoners keep the revolutionary flame alive

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 3 attended a gathering in southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau province in tribute to Vietnamese revolutionaries who were imprisoned by enemy forces.

PM: Former political prisoners keep the revolutionary flame alive
Party chief calls for institutional, legal breakthroughs for nation’s rise
Party chief calls for institutional, legal breakthroughs for nation’s rise

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article requesting breakthroughs in institutions and laws for the country to enter a new era – the era of the nation’s rise.

Party chief calls for institutional, legal breakthroughs for nation’s rise
Special mechanisms proposed for urgent APEC projects in Kien Giang
Special mechanisms proposed for urgent APEC projects in Kien Giang

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung agreed with Kien Giang province’s proposal to develop special and exceptional mechanisms to undertake major projects for the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – related events, during a meeting with the leadership of Kien Giang on May 4.

Special mechanisms proposed for urgent APEC projects in Kien Giang
NA to begin mid-year session on May 5, debate Constitutional amendments
NA to begin mid-year session on May 5, debate Constitutional amendments

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is scheduled to hold a more-than-a-month-long session in Hanoi on May 5, and high on the agenda will be legislative reforms, including Constitutional amendments, along with other important issues, according to a press briefing on May 4.

NA to begin mid-year session on May 5, debate Constitutional amendments
Politburo, Secretariat review apparatus restructuring, administrative reorganisation progress
Politburo, Secretariat review apparatus restructuring, administrative reorganisation progress

Members of the Politburo and Secretariat reviewed the restructuring of the political system’s organisational apparatus and reorganisation of administrative units at all levels during a meeting on May 3.

Politburo, Secretariat review apparatus restructuring, administrative reorganisation progress
PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation
PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 3 attended a solemn ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Con Dao Island (May 1, 1975 – May 1, 2025) to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs and comrades who sacrificed their lives for national independence.

PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation
Party leader To Lam appointed head of Committee on Institutional - Legal Reform
Party leader To Lam appointed head of Committee on Institutional - Legal Reform

VOV.VN - The Politburo has issued a Resolution, officially establishing the Central Steering Committee on Institutional and Legal Reform headed by Party General Secretary To Lam.

Party leader To Lam appointed head of Committee on Institutional - Legal Reform
Vietnam and Cuba vow to deepen close bond, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam and Cuba vow to deepen close bond, comprehensive cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cuba will deepen the special friendship, loyal solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States, and peoples, while providing mutual support amid current international challenges.

Vietnam and Cuba vow to deepen close bond, comprehensive cooperation
50-year development achievements drive Vietnam forward into new era
50-year development achievements drive Vietnam forward into new era

VOV.VN - Marking 50 years of national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025), Vietnam is celebrating a legacy of resilience, unity, and development as it stands on the threshold of a new era of stronger national growth and deeper global integration.

50-year development achievements drive Vietnam forward into new era
National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification
National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

VOV.VN - A mass military parade took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. Let’s have a look at some of the images of the parade.

National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification
Party leader To Lam highlights valuable lessons from Spring 1975 victory
Party leader To Lam highlights valuable lessons from Spring 1975 victory

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted major valuable lessons for the Vietnamese revolution from the Spring 1975 victory, in his speech at the grand celebration in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 marking 50 years of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.

Party leader To Lam highlights valuable lessons from Spring 1975 victory
Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification
Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification

VOV.VN - A special flag raising ceremony was solemnly held at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on April 30 morning, commemorating 50 years of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification
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