PM requests hastening legal reform and decentralisation
PM requests hastening legal reform and decentralisation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the need to reform legal frameworks and enhance decentralisation and delegation of authority at a thematic session on law-making in Hanoi on April 13. .

PM requests hastening legal reform and decentralisation
Elite Party officials approve historic decisions to move Vietnam forward
Elite Party officials approve historic decisions to move Vietnam forward

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee adopted a resolution at the closing ceremony of its three-day 11th plenum in Hanoi on April 12, outlining historic decisions to drive Vietnam forward into a new development phase.

Elite Party officials approve historic decisions to move Vietnam forward
Gov’t hastens documents on provincial mergers for legislature submission
Gov’t hastens documents on provincial mergers for legislature submission

VOV.VN - The Government has requested that relevant ministries, agencies, and localities complete documents on the two-tier local government model to be submitted to the Party Central Committee and the National Assembly.

Gov’t hastens documents on provincial mergers for legislature submission
Party Central Committee to consider plan for early election
Party Central Committee to consider plan for early election

VOV.VN - The Politburo has submitted to the Party Central Committee a plan on the orientation for the elections of the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, proposing to hold the elections earlier than originally scheduled.

Party Central Committee to consider plan for early election
Streamlining state apparatus, roadmap to 14th Congress high on 11th plenum agenda
Streamlining state apparatus, roadmap to 14th Congress high on 11th plenum agenda

VOV.VN - The 13th Party Central Committee opened its 11th plenum in Hanoi on April 10 to discuss sweeping plans for streamlining the political system and preparing for the 14th National Party Congress, with Party General Secretary To Lam chairing the event and delivering an important opening speech.

Streamlining state apparatus, roadmap to 14th Congress high on 11th plenum agenda
13th Party Central Committee convenes eleventh plenum in Hanoi
13th Party Central Committee convenes eleventh plenum in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The eleventh plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on April 10 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.

13th Party Central Committee convenes eleventh plenum in Hanoi
Historic moment for breakthrough decisions at 11th Party Central Committee plenum
Historic moment for breakthrough decisions at 11th Party Central Committee plenum

VOV.VN - As the country stands at a historic crossroads, the 11th Party Central Committee plenum will discuss breakthrough policies, echoing General Secretary To Lam’s call for bold, transformative decisions.

Historic moment for breakthrough decisions at 11th Party Central Committee plenum
Party leader To Lam advocates for free medical treatment for all
Party leader To Lam advocates for free medical treatment for all

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, during a meeting in Hanoi on April 8 underscored the importance of developing the healthcare sector and improving public health, toward the ultimate goal of providing free medical treatment for all citizens.

Party leader To Lam advocates for free medical treatment for all
National Assembly to consider provincial mergers at 9th session
National Assembly to consider provincial mergers at 9th session

VOV.VN - The Government has instructed provincial-level People’s Committees to submit proposals on administrative unit reorganisation before May 1, enabling the Ministry of Home Affairs to complete the Government’s master plan for submission to the National Assembly by May 30, with approval expected before June 20, 2025.

National Assembly to consider provincial mergers at 9th session
Government chief calls for bold and timely action to counter tariff impact
Government chief calls for bold and timely action to counter tariff impact

VOV.VN - Facing a US tariff hike of up to 46%, the Government is rallying domestic and overseas stakeholders to jointly implement rapid and long-term trade response measures.

Government chief calls for bold and timely action to counter tariff impact
President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings
President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings

VOV.VN -President Luong Cuong offered incense on April 7 at the Hung Temple historical relic site in Phu Tho province in commemoration of the Hung Kings.

President Luong Cuong offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings
PM urges rational solutions to tackle tariff challenges
PM urges rational solutions to tackle tariff challenges

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on relevant ministries and sectors to demonstrate creativity, resilience, and intelligence to identify effective solutions to difficulties and challenges, especially after the US recently announced a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods to be exported into the US.

PM urges rational solutions to tackle tariff challenges
PM Chinh urges preparation of goods list for 0% tariff negotiation
PM Chinh urges preparation of goods list for 0% tariff negotiation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the importance of preparing a list of goods for negotiation to bring the tariff rate to 0% at a cabinet meeting with ministries and sectors in Hanoi on April 5.

PM Chinh urges preparation of goods list for 0% tariff negotiation
Former Deputy PM to be reprimanded over wrongdoings
Former Deputy PM to be reprimanded over wrongdoings

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has requested that competent authorities discipline former Politburo member and former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh for his wrongdoings, following the results of the commission’s recent inspections.

Former Deputy PM to be reprimanded over wrongdoings
Party chief spotlights Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration
Party chief spotlights Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article highlighting Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration.

Party chief spotlights Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration
PM orders rapid response team on US reciprocal tariffs
PM orders rapid response team on US reciprocal tariffs

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed comprehensive, balanced, and effective measures, both immediate and long-term in response to the US' reciprocal tariffs with a view to promoting stable and sustainable trade ties while creating favorable conditions for investors.

PM orders rapid response team on US reciprocal tariffs
Streamlined, strong local military structure to better protect Fatherland
Streamlined, strong local military structure to better protect Fatherland

Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, chaired the 13th meeting of the commission in Hanoi on April 2, which discussed a project on the organisation of an "elite, streamlined, and strong" local military structure to meet requirements in the new situation.

Streamlined, strong local military structure to better protect Fatherland
Sci-tech breakthroughs needed to drive national growth: Party leader
Sci-tech breakthroughs needed to drive national growth: Party leader

Developing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation is an imperative choice and the only path to drive the country's development and improve people's living standards, said Party General Secretary To Lam on April 1.

Sci-tech breakthroughs needed to drive national growth: Party leader
National Assembly debate on Constitutional amendments to be broadcast live
National Assembly debate on Constitutional amendments to be broadcast live

VOV.VN - A debate on Constitutional amendments will be broadcast live on the national radio and television network when the National Assembly holds its mid-year sitting this May and June, said the National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

National Assembly debate on Constitutional amendments to be broadcast live
PM orders urgent measures to clear hurdles for delayed projects
PM orders urgent measures to clear hurdles for delayed projects

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting on March 30 in Hanoi to discuss solutions for over 1,500 stalled projects, emphasizing the prioritization of public investment and public-private partnership (PPP) projects to optimize resources and boost economic growth beyond 10%.

PM orders urgent measures to clear hurdles for delayed projects
Party chief: Da Nang must become international trade hub
Party chief: Da Nang must become international trade hub

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasized that Da Nang must position itself as an international trade hub, a prime destination for investors and tourists, and a center for talent and innovation.

Party chief: Da Nang must become international trade hub
Vietnam extends sympathy to Thailand and Myanmar over deadly earthquake
Vietnam extends sympathy to Thailand and Myanmar over deadly earthquake

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong on March 28 sent a message of sympathy to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand following a devastating earthquake that struck Thailand and Myanmar earlier the same day, causing severe human and property losses.

Vietnam extends sympathy to Thailand and Myanmar over deadly earthquake
Party leader pays tribute to heroic martyrs in Da Nang
Party leader pays tribute to heroic martyrs in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam laid wreaths and offered incense at a memorial site in the central city of Da Nang on March 29 to commemorate heroic martyrs.

Party leader pays tribute to heroic martyrs in Da Nang
52 provincial-level administrative units to be reorganised: draft resolution
52 provincial-level administrative units to be reorganised: draft resolution

The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed a National Assembly Standing Committee draft resolution on the re-organisation of administrative units to submit to the Ministry of Justice for verification.

52 provincial-level administrative units to be reorganised: draft resolution
Defence Minister inspects joint training for V-Day military parade
Defence Minister inspects joint training for V-Day military parade

VOV.VN - The Minister of National Defense, Gen. Pham Van Giang, on March 25 presided over an inspection of the joint training for a military parade and procession in preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Defence Minister inspects joint training for V-Day military parade
Personnel Subcommittee reviews work in leadup to Party Congress
Personnel Subcommittee reviews work in leadup to Party Congress

VOV.VN - The Personnel Subcommittee of the 14th National Party Congress held its fourth session in Hanoi on March 25 to review amendments to the draft orientation for personnel work, with Party General Secretary To Lam in the chair.

Personnel Subcommittee reviews work in leadup to Party Congress
Vietnam to merge 50% of provinces nationwide, says NA Chairman
Vietnam to merge 50% of provinces nationwide, says NA Chairman

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has said Vietnam is projected to reduce the number of provinces and cities by 50% as part of the ongoing scheme to streamline the administrative system.

Vietnam to merge 50% of provinces nationwide, says NA Chairman
PM requests youth to pioneer in sci-tech development
PM requests youth to pioneer in sci-tech development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 24 urged young Vietnamese people to take the lead in developing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

PM requests youth to pioneer in sci-tech development
Young people form the backbone of Vietnam in new era, affirms Party leader To Lam
Young people form the backbone of Vietnam in new era, affirms Party leader To Lam

VOV.VN - Young people always play an important role in the cause of national construction and defence, often referred to as the backbone of the nation, especially during the coming new era, according to Party General Secretary To Lam.

Young people form the backbone of Vietnam in new era, affirms Party leader To Lam
NA Chairman chairs meeting on amendments to 2013 Constitution
NA Chairman chairs meeting on amendments to 2013 Constitution

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a meeting of the NA Party Committee’s Standing Board to review a draft proposal on amendments and supplements to the 2013 Constitution on March 24 in Hanoi.

NA Chairman chairs meeting on amendments to 2013 Constitution
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