The 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from February 23 to March 31.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has requested continued refinement and greater effectiveness of the two-tier local administration model, stressing that building public trust and development momentum across society is key to turning the nation’s development aspirations into tangible strength for rapid and sustainable development in the years ahead.

A series of events marking the 10th anniversary of the Mekong – Lancang Cooperation (MLC) has concluded across six member countries – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, China and Vietnam, highlighting a decade of progress in regional connectivity, cooperation and sustainable development.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on March 27 held a working session with Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank's Division Director for Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos, discussing measures to step up cooperation initiatives in water resources, agriculture and environmental management.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 16 chaired a meeting of permanent Government members to discuss key measures aimed at removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources and promoting new growth drivers for rapid and sustainable development.

For many years, the approach to investing in culture has often been heavily focused on preservation, maintaining traditional activities and supporting physical infrastructure, leading to a situation in which resources have not been fully utilised and the effectiveness of investment has not been commensurate with potential.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for faster development of space science and technology, stressing the need to explore space, master technologies, strengthen cooperation, pursue sustainable development and ensure a peaceful cosmos.

A high-level delegation from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), led by its Managing Director Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, paid a working visit to the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) on February 4 to advance Viet Nam–Germany cooperation in sustainable development, energy transition and green hydrogen.

Viet Nam is increasingly affirming its position as a proactive nation in building trust and advancing peaceful solutions to conflicts, said Pallab Sengupta, President of the World Peace Council.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) is not only an occasion to review the country’s 40-year Doi moi (Renewal) process but also a critical moment to identify emerging opportunities, challenges, tasks and strategic solutions that will generate fresh momentum for Viet Nam’s rapid and sustainable development in the years ahead, said Dr. Sandra Scagliotti, Honorary Consul of Viet Nam in Italy’s Turin.

As the country prepares to enter a new stage of development, socio-economic achievements in 2021–2025, together with the coordinated implementation of the Politburo’s strategic resolutions, are forming a solid foundation for Viet Nam to realise its aspiration for rapid, sustainable development and a stronger rise in a new era.

Proactive budget management, decisive disbursement of public investment, and a firm commitment to improving the investment environment are increasingly becoming key pillars, creating a foundation for sustainable growth for localities.

The trend of developing the collective economy and cooperatives in Viet Nam will continue amid deep international integration and sustainable development. This requires cooperatives to improve product quality and better meet international standards.

An exhibition titled “National Assembly of Viet Nam – 80 Years of Construction and Development” opened at the National Library of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on January 5 to mark the 80th anniversary of the first general election (January 6, 1946 – 2026).

State budget revenue in 2026 is targeted at nearly 2.53 quadrillion VND (96.1 billion USD), with domestic sources remaining dominant, underscoring the increasingly close link between the fiscal policy and the health of the domestic economy and the need for solutions that both sustain revenue sources and support long-term growth.

In the context of the increasingly strategic role of the marine economy in the country’s development process, the need to improve institutions and develop infrastructure, science and technology, etc., related to the marine economy is becoming more urgent towards opening new approaches for sustainable marine economic growth in the new development era.

The Open Innovation Conference 2025 (OIC 2025) officially took place for the second year at VinUni University on December 1, with the participation of leading domestic and international experts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered an important address at the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22 in which he proposed three strategic assurances to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and ensure that no one is left behind.

More than a year after upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024, Viet Nam and Australia have seen robust, wide-ranging progress across economic, trade, education, defence, security, digital transformation and sustainable development cooperation.

Viet Nam has reiterated its commitment to deepening cooperation with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in data sharing, joint research and coordinated action to achieve shared sustainable development objectives, Deputy Director General of the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu has affirmed.