Famous landscapes in Ninh Binh

Some 90km south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province boasts many famous destinations, including Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO-recognised heritage site; Tam Coc, nicknamed “Ha Long Bay on Land”; Cuc Phuong National Park; and Van Long Wetlands Nature Reserve.

PAPI of five centrally-run cities over five years

PAPI is a flagship governance program initiated by the UNDP in Vietnam since 2009. PAPI measures and benchmarks citizens’ experiences and perception on the performance and quality of policy implementation and services delivery of all 63 provincial governments in Vietnam to...

Quang Ninh tops public administration performance index

The northern province of Quang Ninh was ranked top in the 2020 PAPI report, which offers an overview of provinces’ performance through measuring the satisfaction of their citizens, with an aggregate dimensional performance score of 48.881.

Vietnam chairs UNSC’s debate on enhancing confidence-building

As President of the United Nations Security Council in April 2021, Vietnam organised a high-level open debate on the role of regional organisations in promoting confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution on April 19 via both in-person and online forms.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports up 20% during Q1

Vietnam exported 10.61 billion USD worth of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in the first quarter of 2021, up 19.7 percent compared to the same period last year.

35 years of renewal process

Vietnam has witnessed rapid and sustainable economic development over the past 35 years of Doi moi (renewal) process.

Organisational structure of Government

In the last working week from April 5-8, the 11th session of the 14th National Assembly focused on finishing the personnel work for the Government.

Q1 trade surplus exceeds 2 billion USD

Vietnam's export turnover increased 22 percent to reach 77.34 billion USD in the first quarter of 2021, while the trade surplus was estimated at 2.03 billion USD.

Socio-economic bright spots during 2016-2021

During the 2016-2021 tenure, the Government ensured macroeconomic stability and curbed inflation, thus creating a favorable environment to promote economic growth and poverty reduction effectively.

Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi

Member of the 13th Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi was appointed Minister of Construction at the 11th session of the 14th National Assembly on April 8, in Hanoi.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien

Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Popularisation and Education Commission Nguyen Hong Dien was appointed Minister of Industry and Trade at the 11th sitting of the 14th legislature on April 8.

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra

Member of the 13th Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra was appointed Minister of Home Affairs at the 11th session of the 14th legislature on April 8 in Hanoi.