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Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term

Hanoi, April 7 -- The 16th National Assembly on April 7 elected Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 term, with full support from all deputies present ... Read More


Indian PM congratulates General Secretary To Lam on election as State President

New Delhi, April 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 7 extended his heartiest congratulations to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam following hi... Read More


Vietnam seeks high-calibre personnel for senior UN peacekeeping positions

Hanoi, April 7 -- The Ministry of National Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and prepare high-quality personnel for senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, as part of its bro... Read More


Maternal, child healthcare remains cornerstone of Vietnam's sustainable development

Hanoi, April 7 -- In response to All People's Health Day (April 7) themed "Proactive disease prevention - For a healthy Vietnam," the health sector and the society are stepping up efforts to improve p... Read More


Thailand's new coalition government sworn in

Hanoi, April 7 -- Thailand's new coalition government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, was sworn in on April 6. The 35-member cabinet took the oath before King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a tra... Read More


National Health Day: Community-based continuous healthcare model launched

Ho Chi Minh City, April 7 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, in coordination with authorities of Dat Do and Bac Tan Uyen communes, launched a pilot model titled "Community-based continuous ... Read More


Vietnam's pepper exports rebound strongly despite supply and shipping challenges

Hanoi, April 7 -- Vietnam's pepper exports posted robust gains in March, with sharp increases in both volume and value signalling a solid industry rebound early this year, even as supply constraints a... Read More


Thai tourism authority prepares 11ᵗʰ water festival to boost Songkran tourism

Hanoi, April 7 -- Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to host the Water Festival 2026 under the theme "River of Life, Thai Way of Life" to promote Songkran on an i... Read More


Vietnam targets 50% reduction in electricity-related accidents by 2035

Hanoi, April 7 -- Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50% by 2035 under a newly approved national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026-2035 per... Read More


Q1 growth lays firm foundation for Vietnam's 2026 economic targets

Hanoi, April 6 -- Vietnam's economy expanded by 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026, setting a strong pace for the rest of the year despite mounting global uncertainties. The growth rate was higher th... Read More