Government accompanying businesses
The first high-level conference between the Government Standing Committee and Vietnam’s business community on July 18 looked into issues surrounding the country’s next stage of development.
Diplomatic sector helps create favorable external environment for development: PM
Diplomacy has also contributed to mobilizing external resources, expanding markets, attracting investment, and promoting sci-tech and innovation, thereby supporting productivity gains, economic restructuring and sustainable development, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told the plenary session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 4.
Government regular July meeting held in Hanoi
According to a report to the meeting, the macro-economy remained broadly stable during the January–July period.
Vietnam, Canada see vast potential for more substantive, effective relations
In his first phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on July 21, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung encouraged Canadian businesses to increase investment in key projects and sectors in Vietnam, including energy, green economy, and circular economy.
Vietnam, Greece expand cooperation in maritime economy, logistics, and energy
During a reception for Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. George Gerapetritis, PM Le Minh Hung emphasized the need to effectively leverage existing cooperation mechanisms, promote economic, trade, and investment ties, and efficiently exploit the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
Government's regular meeting for June and teleconference with local authorities held
Speaking at the event which took place on July 4, Party General Secretary, State President To Lam urged the Government and local authorities to immediately remove obstacles to policy implementation.
Construction of five urban metro lines in Hanoi starts
The five new urban railway projects have a total length of more than 300 kilometers and investment capital preliminarily estimated at over VND1.3 quadrillion (around $52 billion).
Vietnam, Russia target $15bln in bilateral trade
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to boost effective implementation of high-ranking cooperation agreements.
Rosatom stands ready to support Vietnam in developing nuclear industry
At a meeting with Russia’s Rosatom in Kazan, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung noted that the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underpinned by a high level of political trust, provides a strong impetus and an important foundation for elevating bilateral cooperation in atomic energy into a long-term strategic pillar.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang leads National Council for Sustainable Development
The Council shall be responsible for assisting the Prime Minister in directing and handling major inter-sectoral issues related to sustainable development in Viet Nam
Vietnam, Timor-Leste agree to expand multifaceted cooperation
During their talks in Hanoi on June 9, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Timor-Leste counterpart Rala Xanana Gusmao shared the view that the two countries boast considerable potential and advantages to further expand cooperation for the benefit of their peoples, as well as for stable, self-reliant, and sustainable development in the region.
ASEAN must become active force in shaping new rules of era: Vietnamese PM
In his keynote address to the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 which opened in Hanoi on June 9, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that ASEAN should continue upholding the values that have underpinned its success - solidarity, resilience and unity in diversity, while embracing greater innovation in both thinking and action.
Vietnam, Thailand target bilateral trade of $50bln
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul holding talks in Hanoi on June 8.
Vietnam, Laos treasure strategic cohesion
The two sides agreed to work together in implementing economic cooperation agreements in a bid to raise the two-way trade to $10 billion by 2030.
Five-month socio-economic performance reviewed
At a Cabinet meeting held on June 3, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung confirmed that favorable conditions for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation will be created to become new drivers of economic growth.
Hanoi chosen to pioneer rental housing models
Rental housing considered important in restructuring the real estate market and meeting real housing demand while promoting sustainable urban economic development.
PM asks for comprehensive overhaul of foreign affairs
At a working session with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 11, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung underlined that the 14th National Party Congress identified promoting foreign affairs and international integration as a “regular and key task”, reflecting a major shift in strategic thinking and the Party’s high regard for diplomacy.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung calls for ratification of ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement
At the 48th ASEAN Summit held on May 8 in Cebu, the Philippines, the Vietnamese leader also called for effective implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for the 2026-2030 period, the ASEAN Power Grid, and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline.
PM urges synchronized solutions to build growth foundation from start of term
The Government meeting focused on discussing the socio-economic development situation in April and the first four months of 2026, the progress of public investment allocation and disbursement, the implementation of national target programs, and key tasks for May.
Gov't sets up working group for strategic technologies development
The group is led by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.