Nhan Dan Online

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 24 afternoon (local time) visited and held a working session with leading officials of Zarubezhneft, a long-standing and leading partner of Viet Nam in the oil and gas sector, as part of his official visit to Russia.

A training conference was opened in Can Tho city on March 25 to provide newly elected deputies with an overview of the organisation and operations of the National Assembly (NA), equipping them with essential knowledge and skills ahead of their first term.

A strategic expressway stretching more than 300km has been proposed to ease transport bottlenecks, boost socio-economic development, and strengthen defence and security in the north-western region.

A new wave is taking shape in Viet Nam. Localities across the country are stepping up the implementation of policies, institutions, and new models, turning innovation from a slogan into concrete action.

The recently approved adjustment to Hue City’s master plan is not only about figures or boundaries on paper, but a matter of redefining its position in a new context.

Amid heightened volatility in global energy prices driven by geopolitical conflicts, the Ministry of Finance has proposed a substantial reduction in the environmental protection tax on petrol and oil under an expedited procedure. The move is seen as a timely fiscal measure to help ease domestic retail prices, stabilise the market, and ensure energy security in 2026.

Having devoted more than half a century to the study of modern Vietnamese history and politics, Professor Furuta Motoo describes himself as “a foreign scholar made in Viet Nam.” He learned Vietnamese from Vietnamese teachers and uses the language fluently in his research, teaching, and everyday life.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief on Tuesday reiterated his call for maximum restraint following a fresh attack on Iran's nuclear facility.

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose by 2.69% to 1,658.19 points on March 25.

Global gold prices surged sharply on March 25, marking a second consecutive session of recovery following a recent downturn. In the domestic market, gold bar and ring prices also rebounded strongly in line with global trends, with selling prices ranging between 174 million VND and 175 million VND per tael.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 438/QD-TTg approving Viet Nam’s Strategy for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes to 2035, with a vision to 2050.

In the heart of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, the rustic sounds of traditional music quietly resonate, serving as a bridge between past and present. For more than a decade, artists of Dong Kinh Co Nhac (Ancient Music Group of Tonkin) have devoted themselves to preserving these melodies, helping traditional Vietnamese music maintain a lasting presence in contemporary life.