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Seminar examines Finnish education philosophy and leadership approaches in Vietnam
As Vietnam seeks to advance education reform, educational leadership has become an increasingly important topic in discussions on system-level improvement and school governance.
President Putin congratulates Vietnam on 14th Party Congress, reaffirms strategic partnership with Hanoi
The phone talks highlighted the close political trust between Vietnam and Russia, with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership in the new development period.
Vietnam fines Zalo, TikTok operators over consumer data violations
Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has imposed maximum administrative fines on the operators of the Zalo and TikTok platforms for violations of consumer protection regulations.
Who is To Lam, the ex-cop who wants to revamp Vietnam’s success story ?
Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress has chosen To Lam as its leader for the next five years, appointing him as general secretary to lead the one-party state.
Vietnam’s leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
Welcome to the new era of « national rise »! That was the pitch made by Vietnam’s most powerful figure, Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, as he faced the nearly 1,600 delegates at the party congress, which gathered this week to…
Vietnam’s Communist Party votes to cut short 14th national congress
The decision likely reflects a broad unanimity about the reappointment of Party chief To Lam to a second five-year term.
Vietnam Party leader To Lam re-elected to 14th Central Committee
Party General Secretary To Lam has been re-elected as a member of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, according to results announced by the 14th National Party Congress on Thursday.
Vietnam seeks cooperation with ASML to develop semiconductor industry
Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress opens today
The 14th National Congress of Vietnam’s Communist Party will open with a preparatory session in Hanoi on Monday morning, following a visit to President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and a tribute to war martyrs at the Bac Son Monument.
Vietnam accepts invitation to join Gaza Peace Council
Party General Secretary To Lam has accepted the invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to participate as a founding member state of the council.
Vietnam’s Communist Party congress meets to pick new leaders
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is meeting to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy.
Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2026 returns with expanded, more comprehensive scale
The fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) will take place from June 28 to July 4 in Da Nang City, featuring a more comprehensive scale and drawing around 900 delegates, including more than 200 international guests.
As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job
Normally bustling with activity, the alley in Hanoi’s Ngoc Ha ward is now almost empty. No food sellers, no tea shops, no makeshift stalls – just a couple of children playing in the dusty courtyard.
Bel expands Vietnam production with $19.7 million investment
Foreign manufacturers continue to expand production capacity in Vietnam as they deepen regional supply chains and target export growth across Asia.
Vietnam : arrests escalate ahead of party congress
Authorities target independent bloggers, democracy activists
Hanoi Metro carries nearly 21 million passengers last year, as revenue beats targets
Hanoi’s metro operator carried nearly 21 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its business targets as ridership and ticket revenues rose sharply.
Berlin renames tram stop ‘Dong Xuan’ to honor Vietnamese community
Berlin authorities have renamed a tram stop in the Lichtenberg District « Dong Xuan, » a symbolic gesture honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the city’s Vietnamese community.
Vietnam’s 14th national congress : power, reform, and the next political generation
This month’s conclave could prove the most significant in a generation, determining whether Vietnam’s single-party system can evolve to meet contemporary demands.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on second metro line after 16 years of planning
Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday broke ground on its second metro line, Ben Thanh-Tham Luong, ending 16 years of planning delays and signaling renewed momentum for the city’s urban rail network.
Vietnam moves to build second terminal, third runway at Long Thanh airport
Vietnam is moving ahead with plans to expand Long Thanh International Airport, adding a third runway and a second passenger terminal as air travel demand is set to grow faster than expected.
Google chooses Vietnam for high-end smartphone production
Google is moving its high-end smartphone production to Vietnam this year, signaling the country’s growing role in global tech manufacturing, as reported by Nikkei Asia
Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025
The average per capita income was estimated at VND5.9 million (US$225 USD) per person per month last year, up 9.3% from 2024, a survey has found.
Vietnam adds another public holiday on Nov 24 for Culture Day
Vietnam will officially mark Nov. 24 as “Vietnam Culture Day,” a paid public holiday, under a Politburo resolution outlining a cultural development roadmap through 2030 and a long-term vision to 2045.
Nha Trang Bay reintroduces visitor fee of up to $1.52 per entry after 16-year hiatus
Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have issued new rules to collect sightseeing fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.23) to VND40,000 ($1.52) at Nha Trang Bay, after halting the charges in 2009, allowing fees to be levied directly at piers…
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Mekong canal dispute fuels tensions between Vietnam and Cambodia
In August 2023, Cambodia announced plans for the 180-kilometre Funan Techo Canal on the Mekong River, a major infrastructure project valued at $1.7 billion and funded by China as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. This canal is intended…