With a proactive, decisive and methodical approach, central Da Nang city has largely completed preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, ensuring compliance with timelines and legal regulations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 31 directed relevant agencies to consider all three investment models—state-funded, private, and public–private partnership (PPP)—for the North–South high-speed railway, while chairing the sixth meeting of the Steering Committee for national key railway projects.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is drawing particular attention from the business community of the Republic of Korea (RoK), which views Vietnam as a reliable, flexible yet principled partner amid an increasingly complex global environment.

VOV.VN - Despite reciprocal tariffs imposed on Vietnam’s wood product exports in 2025, enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have continued to record growth and prepare production and business plans for 2026.

The Government’s plan to merge three national target programmes into one drew broad debate at the 15th National Assembly’s ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on December 5, with deputies insisting that the move will not diminish support for ethnic minority and mountainous communities.

VOV.VN - Social housing projects must be developed as quickly, transparently, and conveniently as possible to ensure equal access for all, prevent negative practices, safeguard social welfare, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable national development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised.

VOV.VN - While the planning process has long been rigorous and clearly defined, it must also remain highly flexible to allow for the identification and inclusion of individuals with moral integrity and professional competence. At the same time, those deemed unqualified must be removed from the personnel work.

Vietnam needs to establish a specific roadmap for the transition to green energy as well as design and manage the emissions trading system toward the official operation of the carbon market in 2028, according to experts.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will enjoy favourable conditions to fuel its economic recovery this year despite the global moderate growth forecast, said Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to Vietnam.

Although most businesses believe that the food and beverage industry market will improve in the remaining months of this year, 15.4% of respondents in a recent survey of Vietnam Report think that the industry will face more difficulties.