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The Politburo directed the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission to continue working closely with Party committees and affiliated Party bodies to tackle obstacles arising during the implementation phase, ensuring strict adherence to the 13th-term Politburo’s Directive on the organisation of Party congresses at all levels in the lead-up to the 14th National Party Congress and the Politburo’s conclusion on adjustments to the Directive.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on February 19.

The National Assembly on February 18 passed the revised Law on Government Organization, with 463 out of 465 deputies voting in favor, making up 96.86% of the total lawmakers at the ongoing 9th extraordinary session in Hanoi.

Tran Quoc Nam, Chairman of the Ninh Thuan provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial delegation of NA deputies, stated that restarting the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project is a great opportunity for the province to become the nation's clean energy hub.

Manufacturers like Thaco, Hyundai Thanh Cong, and VinFast are making significant strides in global markets. Their success stories are reshaping the industry’s position while opening up new opportunities for development amidst fierce global competition.

In 2024, Hung Yen Province attracted a record of nearly 4 billion USD in domestic and foreign investment, significantly contributing to the province’s industrial development efforts. The province aims for economic growth targets of 8% or higher in 2025 and beyond.

Speaking at the 6th annual national forum on the development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises last month, Party General Secretary To Lam stated that the total revenue from this industry in 2024 was estimated to reach 152 billion USD, an increase of 35.7% compared to 2019.

(VEN) - In contrast to previous years, when orders were short and companies were forced to cut labor, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has been getting a second wind since the second half of 2024, when orders increased.

Syre, a subsidiary of H&M, has revealed ambitious plans to invest up to 1 billion USD in establishing a high-tech fabric production complex in Binh Dinh, aiming to position the province as a global centre for circular textile manufacturing.

As of January 2025, investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have poured 92 billion USD into Vietnam, ranking first among countries and territories investing in the Southeast Asian nation, statistics showed.

China's automotive group Geely Auto Group and Vietnam’s Tasco JSC have begun a campaign to launch the urban SUV Geely Coolray in the Vietnamese market, marking the beginning of their 168 million USD joint venture.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Yamato Holdings – which holds approximately 46% of Japan’s home delivery market – to invest in logistics centres in Vietnam, while receiving its Executive Officer and President Nagao Yutaka in Hanoi on February 17.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed maintaining the current regulations on personal income tax (PIT) exemption for savings interest.

The Vietnamese securities sector is gearing up for a potentially transformative year in 2025, with growth opportunities emerging from the bond segment and margin lending activities.

The settlement of bad debts must be developed into a draft law and submitted to the National Assembly (NA) in May for consideration and approval, according to a direction from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

HSBC Global Research's latest report “Vietnam at a glance - Let’s talk capital” has stressed the country's potential upgrade this year to emerging market status.

During the Tet (Lunar New Year) from January 29 to February 2, three shows were offered daily to satisfy the demand of visitors. Each show attracted nearly 200 spectators, including foreigners.

The Vietnam International Choir Competition is set to return to Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam from April 9 to April 13, with around 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories expected to participate.

The culinary delights include banh my (Vietnamese baguette), xoi khuc (Vietnamese sticky rice and cudweed balls), Moc Chau strawberries, and Son La plums, bringing the flavours of Vietnam to the skies.

For many attendees, the Tet gathering was a heartfelt reunion with Vietnamese traditions.

The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum plans to develop 10 community-based tourism villages in Kon Plong district by 2030.

(VEN) - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that data from the Google Destination Insights show a significant increase in international searches for Vietnam tourism.

Themed “Danang – The New Rising Era,” the festival, which will take place from May 31 to July 12, is expected to be the most intense competition yet, bringing together top-tier teams from the world's leading fireworks hubs.

Global searches for Vietnamese accommodation have jumped 15-30% from late November 2024 to January this year compared to 2023. The momentum continued into early February 2025, with searches climbing 30-45%.