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Vietnam’s November cabinet meeting focuses on growth, disaster response

On the morning of December 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s regular cabinet meeting for November, aiming to assess the country’s socio-economic situation over the past month and the first 11 months of 2025.

PM urges urgent action on air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed relevant ministries and localities to urgently implement air quality management projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to address rising pollution levels.

VN to launch free trade zones in 2026, starting with Da Nang, Hai Phong, HCMC

The Prime Minister pushes forward pilot plans for free trade zones as strategic economic engines for the country’s future.

Proposed leadership shift for minority program sparks debate in NA

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders

The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83.

Over 22,000 granted amnesty in landmark 2025 decisions

Vietnam will continue its policy of granting amnesty on major national holidays and key historical events, according to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

Foreign NGOs provide $1.14 billion in aid to Vietnam over five years

Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 379 foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating regularly in Vietnam have provided nearly $1.14 billion in aid, contributing significantly to the country’s sustainable development goals.

Quan Minh Cuong appointed as Quang Ninh’s new Party Secretary

The Politburo has appointed Quan Minh Cuong as the new Party Secretary of Quang Ninh Province.

The Quang Trung campaign: Rebuilding homes, restoring hope

Amid devastation, Vietnam is launching a bold campaign to rebuild lives - one roof at a time.

‘Quang Trung Campaign’ kicks off to restore storm-ravaged communities

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially launched the "Quang Trung Campaign", an urgent national effort to rebuild and repair homes for families whose houses were destroyed by a series of devastating natural disasters across Central Vietnam.

PM calls for rapid home building and repair for flood-affected households

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his working delegation on November 29 evening held a hybrid meeting with the four south central provinces of Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Gia Lai regarding flood response and recovery efforts.

All 34 provincial chairpersons not locals, most born in the 1970s

Vietnam’s current provincial leaders reflect a younger, highly educated generation, many with master’s or doctoral degrees.

Vietnam consults private investors on historic North–South high-speed railway

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh chaired a pivotal meeting on November 27 with ministry officials and private enterprises regarding the proposed North–South high-speed railway project.

Government issues decree on Vietnam's overseas aid

The Government has issued a decree on Vietnam’s grant aid to foreign recipients, detailing the provision and management of non-refundable assistance funded by both the central and local budgets.

Vu Minh Tuan appointed to lead Hanoi’s future media agency

The former Deputy Chief of the National Assembly Office, Mr. Vu Minh Tuan, has been assigned to head the soon-to-be-established Hanoi media agency.

Hanoi appoints new mayor as Vu Dai Thang assumes leadership

The Hanoi People’s Council has officially appointed Vu Dai Thang as Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

Health issues prompt Nguyen Duc Trung to leave key Hanoi leadership role

On the afternoon of November 28, the Hanoi Party Committee held a meeting to announce the Politburo’s decision regarding personnel changes.

Who benefits from transferring all land procedures to commune authorities?

No longer are there scenes of people waiting or making multiple trips to process "Red Books". The decentralization of authority to resolve land procedures to the commune/ward level in some areas in Bac Ninh has helped citizens reduce travel time.

Prime Minister approves leadership changes in Quang Tri, Dong Thap, Vinh Long

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has signed off on a series of personnel decisions, approving the election and dismissal of chairmen and vice chairmen of the People’s Committees in Quang Tri, Dong Thap, and Vinh Long provinces.

Vietnam faces shortage of high-quality AI workforce

To master artificial intelligence (AI), Vietnam must cultivate a team of experts who not only understand the technology deeply but can also tackle complex problems. Yet such talent remains scarce in the country.