News and Events

VGP – The Government has decided to dissolve the National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC).

VGP - The National Assembly approved a resolution to reduce the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate by 2 percent till the end of the year, at its ongoing session in Ha Noi on June 17.

VGP - The National Assembly (NA) approved a resolution amending key provisions of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on June 16, with all 470 delegates present at the 9th session voting in favor.

This June marks a rare move in the history of Viet Nam's public governance as the Government has issued 28 decrees on decentralization and delegation of authority.

The Asian Development Bank and GEAPP have launched ENABLE, a new platform to accelerate battery energy storage deployment in Asia-Pacific. Backed by a $750,000 grant, the initiative will support countries like Vietnam in integrating more renewable energy into their power systems.

On the afternoon of June 4 in Paris, France, a special meeting took place between Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.

Son La province has made significant progress in applying science, technology, and digital transformation to its industrial promotion efforts, particularly in the rural sector.

As 2025 marks the final year of the 2021–2025 industrial promotion program, Lao Cai’s Department of Industry and Trade is making a concerted push not only to fulfill this year’s targets ahead of schedule but also to review and align ongoing plans to ensure the entire program concludes with optimal results.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the France to contribute and soon complete the process and procedures for ratification of the EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

VGP – Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Viet Nam reached US$18.39 billion in the first five months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 51.2 percent, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported Friday.

VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Malaysian businesses to further expand investment in Viet Nam while he was addressing a meeting with business leaders from both countries in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the Trump International Hung Yen project is a testament to the confidence foreign investors, particularly those from the United States, place in Vietnam.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City maintained a positive growth rate in the first three months of 2025, reaching over 2.41 billion USD, accounted for 25.3% of the total for the entire year 2024 and marking an increase of 19.6% compared to the previous quarter.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has underscored the need to improve processes, streamline procedures, and capitalise on financial resources to support national development.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) held a meeting in Hanoi on April 10 to implement the Government’s directive on lending to businesses investing in infrastructure and digital technology.

Hong Kong (China) is stepping up its role as a vital financial conduit between Vietnam and China, leveraging its global financial hub status to deepen cross-border cooperation, said Robert Lee, a financial expert and Legislative Council member of Hong Kong.

The development of modern commercial infrastructure in the highland areas of Thai Nguyen Province is paving a new path to connect goods and elevate agricultural products to broader markets.

VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on the sidelines of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in France's Nice.

VGP - Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of the same name was officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark at a special certificate presentation ceremony held in Paris on June 2.

The Dien Bien Provincial Department of Industry and Trade is actively implementing a range of trade promotion measures to support market access for OCOP (One Commune One Product) items, local specialties, and goods produced by ethnic minority communities.

VGP - National carrier Viet Nam Airlines will operate the Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen (Denmark) route, the first direct flight between Viet Nam and Northern Europe from December 15 this year.

VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called upon the national flag carrier Viet Nam Airlines to think big, act boldly and expand its reach across all five continents

As summer approaches, Vietnamese travellers are embracing diverse experiences for 2025. New data from the leading digital travel platform Booking reveals that this summer is shaping up to be a season of big travel plans, longer trips and meaningful escapes. The optimism is high, with 88% of Vietnamese leisure travelers feeling excited about exploring the world in the months ahead, and 76% expect to spend more on travel than in 2024.

The Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have agreed to enhance connectivity in transport infrastructure, energy, and trade, with priority given to the "Three Countries, One Destination" tourism initiative.