Nhan Dan Online

Measures to achieve the two-digit economic growth target in the 2026-2031 period will be the focus of discussions during the 16th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing first session.

Ahead of the state visit to Viet Nam by President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse from April 21 to 24, Ambassador of the RoK to Viet Nam Choi Young Sam has written an article on the progress in bilateral relations between the two countries.

In the course of the national digital transformation, cross-border e-commerce is emerging as a new driver of exports, expanding growth space for Vietnamese enterprises.

Recent shocks stemming from geopolitical conflicts, volatile energy prices, and rising logistics costs have had an almost immediate impact on domestic production and business activities. This situation requires enterprises to maintain growth momentum while strengthening their adaptability and resilience.

The Viet Nam Lion and Dragon Dance Federation, in coordination with the Vietnamese Association in Vientiane, held a special lion and dragon dance performance programme for the Vietnamese community in Laos, at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane, Laos, on April 18.

The 9th Viet Nam cultural festival in Osaka that featured a re-enactment of the Hung Kings commemoration ceremony attracted tens of thousands of participants, including members of the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Japan, alongside local residents and international visitors.

A delegation of nearly 200 outstanding Vietnamese youths participated in the 2026 “Red Journey for Study and Research” programme in China from April 11 to 18. The politically significant initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding, nurture revolutionary ideals, and strengthen friendship between the younger generations of the two countries.

Viet Nam’s DanceSport team has made an impressive start at the Philippine Superstars Open Dance Festival 2026 in Manila, securing a total of six gold, five silver and one bronze medals to temporarily top the medal standings.

The application of science and technology is considered the “key” to developing agriculture in a modern and sustainable direction. This is the optimal solution to create breakthroughs in productivity and product quality, meeting the increasingly high demands of consumers and increasing export competitiveness.

Viet Nam’s soft power is the crystallisation of history, culture, national value systems, righteousness, and the capacity to mobilise the entire nation throughout the processes of nation-building and defence. It continues to be nurtured and developed amid deep international integration and global digital transformation.

The Communist Party of Switzerland (CPS) has voiced its strong confidence in Viet Nam’s development trajectory, highlighting the country as a compelling example of socialist construction with notable economic achievements.

Global gold prices on April 20 declined amid mounting fiscal pressures in many countries as oil prices remain elevated, while the situation in the Middle East continues to be highly unpredictable. Domestically, SJC-branded gold bar prices fell, ending the trading week at 171.3 million VND per tael.