Lawmakers voiced their support for the adoption of a parliamentary resolution on piloting special mechanisms and policies for developing social housing to accelerate the process and shorten the investment and construction timelines for such projects, during their group discussion as part of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 9th session on May 21.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s ongoing administrative reforms aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and optimizing national resources are being implemented in a methodical, determined, and comprehensive manner, making considerable contributions to the nation’s socio-economic development.

President Ho Chi Minh remains deeply embedded in the hearts of each Vietnamese and a constant source of strength on the nation’s development path, Party General Secretary To Lam has written.

The Sai Gon River, which intertwines with the history, culture, and urban life of Ho Chi Minh City, is poised to become a strategic axis for urban economic development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam should create breakthroughs and achieve substantive results in the fields of science - technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, making them key drivers for rapid and sustainable national development in the new context, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC) held a meeting with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Hanoi on May 15 to discuss measures for supporting the development of sports for people with disabilities in the country.

The National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee on May 14 afternoon deliberated on a draft resolution aimed at unleashing the potential of the private sector, with NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man underscoring the State’s support in legal frameworks, digital transformation, and innovation for the sector’s growth.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that China Huadian Engineering Co., Ltd. (CHEC) assist Vietnam in developing green energy to support economic development.

VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC on May 14 officially announced its registration to invest in Vietnam’s North–South high-speed railway project, with an estimated investment of VND1.562 quadrillion (or US$61.35 billion), excluding costs related to compensation, relocation support.

VOV.VN - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam launched the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) in Hanoi on May 12, acknowledging Vietnam’s efforts maintain its high human development index globally despite a global slowdown.