Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reaffirmed Viet Nam’s openness to Swiss and European enterprises, encouraging greater investment in high-tech and high value-added projects linked with technology transfer, as well as deeper cooperation in green and digital transformation, renewable energy, the marine economy, green finance and tourism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the general rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the first Spring Fair 2026 at the Viet Nam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Ha Noi’s outlying Dong Anh commune on February 1 afternoon.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee for the Implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on the Development of the State-owned Economic Sector, chaired the first meeting of the steering committee in Ha Noi on February 1.

Viet Nam values its traditional friendship with Sweden - one of Viet Nam’s leading partners in Northern Europe, stressed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that hosting APEC 2027 is a major honour for Vietnam and the Phu Quoc special zone, underscoring that investment in strategic infrastructure will be critical to the event’s success while also serving as a powerful driver of development nationwide, including in An Giang province and Phu Quoc, and strengthening the country’s capacity, stature and international standing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos and the high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State in Ha Noi on January 26, on the occasion of their state visit to Viet Nam.

As many as 1,586 delegates, representing more than 5.6 million Party members nationwide, are attending the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, which officially opened on the morning of January 20.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underlined the importance of making an institutional breakthrough for the development of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Viet Nam, and viewed this as the core competitive edge.

Viet Nam has identified green transition in the digital era as a top priority, an objective necessity and a strategic choice, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on January 14 while addressing the sixth meeting of the National Steering Committee for the implementation of Viet Nam’s commitments at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the establishment of inter-agency inspection teams to intensify efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing which, he stressed, remains a direct challenge to national credibility, seafood exports and the livelihoods of law-abiding fishermen.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the National Steering Committee on Data, chaired its first meeting on January 12.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Government’s Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Ha Noi on January 11 to review the work of the Government’s Party Committee in 2025 and deploy the direction and tasks for 2026.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to its relations with the US and wishes to continue strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the benefit of the two countries' people and for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 10 while receiving outgoing US Ambassador to Viet Nam Marc Knapper.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for honest reporting and result-oriented efforts in the combat against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the dual aim of having the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted and promoting a sustainable and responsible fisheries industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on young people working in Government agencies to strengthen unity to build collective strength, enhance cooperation for shared benefits, and promote dialogue and sharing to reinforce trust, while fostering empathy and solidarity, especially with people in disadvantaged areas and vulnerable groups.

Launching the emulation movement, PM Chinh clearly stated that the overarching goal of the patriotic emulation movement for the 2026-2030 period is for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland; for the rapid and sustainable development of the country; and for the prosperous and happy lives of the people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined six pioneering initiatives for state-owned giant Viet Nam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to drive the country toward double-digit growth next year during a conference in Ha Noi on December 26.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 26 morning inspected preparations and attended a full rehearsal for the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, during which he underscored the importance of ensuring the event is organised in a dignified, inspiring and highly impactful manner.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, on December 22 chaired the council’s 16th meeting for the 2021–2025 term to further review preparations for the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, scheduled to take place on December 26-27.

The establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Viet Nam was announced at a conference in Ha Noi on December 21, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the move as a moment for the country to open its door wide to fintech integration and economy greening, helping it reach the developed and high-income status in the near future.