Domestic

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam praised the role of National Assembly’s deputies from ethnic minority groups in translating policies into practice and overseeing their implementation at a meeting in Ha Noi on April 20 between leaders of the Party, State and Viet Nam Fatherland Front with ethnic minority lawmakers of the 16th legislature.

Lawmakers on April 20 showed strong support for a plan to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city, saying the southern locality is well-placed to become a major growth hub for both the Southeastern region and the country.

Lawmakers called for turning the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW into a binding resolution as they debated ways to revitalise the nation’s cultural foundations during group discussions in Ha Noi on April 20 over the National Assembly’s draft resolution on Vietnamese cultural development.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung offered incense at the Dong Loc T-Junction historical site in Ha Tinh Province.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 18 called on Military Region 4 to build on their proud legacy and continue playing a pivotal role in safeguarding Viet Nam’s sovereignty and stability, particularly in the central region.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 18 attended a ceremony marking the 80th traditional day of the Criminal Police force under the Ministry of Public Security (April 18, 1946–2026), during which he affirmed the name "Criminal Police" will forever stand as a symbol of the people’s trust, the strictness of the law, and a source of fear for criminals.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on April 18 praised the persistent, silent, yet immense contributions by village elders, community leaders, artisans, and prominent figures among ethnic minorities nationwide – those who are preserving the roots of the nation and safeguarding the values that constitute the identity, depth, and enduring strength of Viet Nam.

Emphasising the exacting requirements of national development in the coming period, particularly the pursuit of double-digit growth, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stated that the ministries and agency concerned will need to focus on effectively implementing their assigned core tasks.

The revised Law on the Capital is expected to grant Ha Noi both a historic mission and a unique opportunity to realise its development aspirations, commensurate with its role as the nation’s political and administrative centre, and to evolve into a globally connected city in the new era.

On behalf of the Politburo, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, has signed a conclusion on the policy to establish Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city based on its current administrative boundaries.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on April 15 chaired a meeting on the implementation of a 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission's Standing Board, and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Viet Nam People’s Army, visited and worked with the Da Nang City Military Command, on April 15.

Emulation movements must evolve into a comprehensive ecosystem that inspires dedication, fosters breakthroughs, and mobilises broad participation across society. Commendation, in turn, must be timely, accurate, and impactful, recognising exemplary individuals and models, and translating sound policies into concrete outcomes.

General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, member of the Central Military Commission's Standing Board, and Director of the General Department of Politics of the Viet Nam People’s Army conducted inspections and working sessions with military units in Da Nang on April 14, praising their achievements while calling for improved training quality, combat readiness, and stronger political and ideological work.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Hong Dien, who heads the legislature’s Steering Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and National Digital Transformation, chaired a meeting on April 13 to consolidate the body and set out key tasks for 2026, with a focus on building a digital legislature and improving the institutional framework for science and technology.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered cutting unnecessary business conditions and streamlining red tape while chairing a meeting of the Government’s permanent members in Ha Noi on April 13 to follow the Party Central Committee’s conclusion from its recent second plenum.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a conference in Ha Noi on April 13 to announce the Politburo’s decisions on personnel appointments.

The five-year plan for socio-economic development, national finance, public debt management, and medium-term public investment for the 2026–2030 period was highlighted at a national conference held on April 13 to study, disseminate and implement the resolutions of the second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee.