VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said socio-economic development must not come at the expense of social progress, equity and social security at a working session with the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) in Hanoi on February 24 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 (Tet Binh Ngo).

Experts have outlined solutions to bring social sciences knowledge directly into the process of implementing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on January 7, 2026, on the development of Vietnamese culture.

Vietnam is witnessing a drop in the birth rate, raising concerns over the workforce quality amid national development demand, according to the national survey results unveiled at a conference held in Hanoi on October 17.

Domestic and foreign scientists gathered at an international workshop held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences’ institute for Asia – Pacific studies in Hanoi on October 15 to exchange academic perspectives, evaluate the Vietnam – China relations, and propose ways to bolster cooperation between the two countries.

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) held a seminar in Hanoi on March 11 to release outcomes of its recent research on the country’s gender equality as a driver of sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences held an international workshop in Hanoi on December 23, examining the long-standing cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden after 55 years of their diplomacy.

A delegation of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) led by its President Phan Chi Hieu visited and worked with the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) on November 18 as part of its working visit to Russia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Venezuela boast great potential to expand their trade and investment collaboration, experts said at an international forum held by the Vietnam Institute of Americas Studies (VIAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in Hanoi on August 29.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences hosted an international conference in Hanoi on July 5 to share experience between Vietnam and partners globally in developing the Halal ecosystem domestically.

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO on November 28 organised a capacity building workshop on developing vision and strategy for social sciences from UNESCO’s view.