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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/6/488582_hoabinh1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình speaks at the meeting to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI&nbsp;— Trading platforms at the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City and Đà Nẵng city should be launched early and introduced to the global market, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình.Chairing a meeting in Hà Nội on March 6 to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre, Bình acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely focused on building the organisational structure and legal framework.He emphasised that two tasks must proceed in parallel: continuing to finalise the legal and institutional framework, infrastructure and human resources, and launching concrete initiatives that can contribute to economic activities.To that end, the Deputy PM directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to work with the Government Office to promptly organise a meeting with relevant ministries to finalise and approve the operational regulations for the centre. Once consensus is reached, the regulations should be issued without delay.Regarding the governing council’s 2026 work plan, Bình asked the MoF to incorporate feedback from parties and particularly from HCM City and Đà Nẵng in order to complete the plan. The two cities, he said, should then develop their own operational plans based on the overall framework. He also called on local authorities to introduce at least one concrete initiative or activity each month to demonstrate progress.The principle is to prioritise feasible initiatives first, such as agricultural exchanges and traditional services that meet immediate market demand, while more complex areas like fintech and regulatory sandboxes continue to be studied, he said. HCM City, for instance, is preparing to launch a national agricultural trading platform where international buyers could directly trade Vietnamese products such as rice, durian and seafood instead of relying on fragmented transactions.With regard to policy mechanisms, the Deputy PM noted that the Government is preparing a decree to establish a regulatory framework for its management body. At the same time, local authorities may adopt more flexible and competitive personnel policies for the financial centre’s operating agencies if needed, as the Government’s regulations will serve as a general legal framework.He also tasked ministries with accelerating preparations for supporting institutions, including dispute resolution bodies, supervisory mechanisms, and the establishment of a specialised court within the International Financial Centre in HCM City. — VNA/VNS

Chairing a meeting to review the development strategy and operational framework for the International Financial Centre, Bình acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely focused on building the organisational structure and legal framework.

Deputy PM urges early establishment of trading platforms at Int’l Financial Centre

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/6/488584_chien-su-trung-dong-kinh-te-viet-nam-0603.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Việt Nam’s economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited.&nbsp; — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — Analysts at finance firm VinaCapital said the direct impact from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Việt Nam’s economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited although the conflict is pushing up global oil prices and safe-haven assets such as gold sharply higher.According to Michael Kokalari, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis and Market Research at VinaCapital, the conflict is unlikely to significantly affect Việt Nam. Exports to the Middle East account for less than 3 per cent of Việt Nam’s total export turnover, while the likelihood of a large-scale and prolonged ground campaign in Iran is considered relatively low.VinaCapital views the situation as a more intense version of last year’s “12-day conflict”, meaning tensions may last longer but mainly create a sharp yet short-term shock to global financial markets.The clearest impact on Việt Nam’s economy would come from higher oil prices. Since the beginning of the year, global oil prices have risen about 30 per cent, potentially pushing Việt Nam’s CPI inflation from around 2.5 per cent year-on-year to nearly 4 per cent in the coming months.However, fuel accounts for only about 4 per cent of Việt Nam’s CPI basket, while food and foodstuffs – largely produced domestically – make up nearly 36 per cent. As a result, the energy price shock is considered manageable, although higher transport and logistics costs may push up domestic prices.Higher oil prices could also weigh on GDP growth, as Việt Nam is a net energy importer with net imports equivalent to about 1 per cent of GDP relative to energy consumption. Nevertheless, the Government still has room to offset this impact through growth-supporting measures.The oil price surge may also be partly cushioned by plans from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to raise output from April, while fuel inventories – particularly in China – are reportedly at multi-year highs.Meanwhile, a stronger US dollar and rising gold prices could put depreciation pressure on the Vietnamese đồng (VNĐ). Combined with higher inflation, this may push 12-month deposit rates up by 50–100 basis points this year to around 7 per cent per year.In a less favourable scenario where oil prices exceed US$100 per barrel, inflation could rise above 5 per cent and deposit rates climb beyond 7–8 per cent, while GDP growth may fall by about two percentage points.Higher energy costs would also hit household spending. Currently, Vietnamese households spend about 6 per cent of their total expenditure on petrol and gas. If oil prices rise by around 70 per cent, this share could exceed 10 per cent, forcing households to cut spending on other items.On the stock market, rising oil prices, shipping costs and interest rates may increase short-term volatility and widen sectoral divergence. Petroleum retailers, oil refiners, oilfield service firms, natural rubber producers, shipping and port operators, as well as fertiliser and gold businesses, may benefit.By contrast, fuel- and rate-sensitive sectors such as airlines, tourism and real estate could face pressure.Overall, VinaCapital analysts believed the impact of Middle East tensions on Việt Nam’s economy will likely remain short-term and moderate, while market fluctuations could create opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate stocks at more attractive valuations. — VNA/VNS

VinaCapital analysts believed the impact of Middle East tensions on Việt Nam’s economy will likely remain short-term and moderate, while market fluctuations could create opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate stocks at more attractive valuations.

Middle East tensions likely to have moderate impact on Việt Nam’s economy: VinaCapital

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/5/486509_CH1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>G42 and its Vietnamese partners sign a framework investment cooperation agreement in HCM City on February 8. — Photo baophapluat.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY— HCM City is recording major shifts in the structure of foreign direct investment, with the emergence of large data centres and digital infrastructure and fintech projects signalling a new phase in its development trajectory.The inflow of high-quality capital is expected to underpin its new growth drivers and bolster its long-term competitiveness.A key highlight is the long-term framework agreement recently signed between Abu Dhabi-based G42, a leading technology group from the United Arab Emirates, and a consortium of domestic partners.The agreement sets out plans to develop large-scale data centre infrastructure in Việt Nam, with total projected investment estimated at up to US$2 billion.Under the arrangement, the parties plan to jointly invest in, build and operate international-standard data centres in the city, intended to serve as a critical platform for digital services catering to government agencies, businesses and international partners.Alongside investment from the UAE, city authorities have also disclosed progress on another $2 billion data centre project backed by a US investor.Speaking at the city’s socio-economic review meeting recently, Nguyễn Văn Được, chairman of the city's People’s Committee (municipal government), revealed that the investor had committed to disbursing 60 per cent of the capital, equivalent to $1.2 billion, as early as the second quarter of 2026.“This is a strong indication that FDI flows into the city will become increasingly vibrant in the coming period, providing an important basis for the city to pursue double-digit economic growth,” Được said.Data centre pushThe development of large-scale data centres is expected to create a solid foundation for secure data storage, processing and transmission.More importantly, analysts note that such infrastructure has become a prerequisite for attracting international financial institutions, fintech firms and global technology corporations.This role has gained additional significance following the official launch of the Việt Nam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC) on February 11.In modern financial systems, data is widely regarded as a core strategic asset.According to Phạm Tuấn Anh, head of technology at the VIFC-HCMC Executive Agency, the centre will prioritise investment in advanced technological infrastructure to position itself as a “financial transit hub” for global capital flows.“VIFC-HCMC is designed not only to serve investment flows into Việt Nam but also to evolve into a regional capital intermediary," Anh said.“It will function as a buffer zone for FDI and especially foreign indirect investment (FII), which previously lacked sufficiently favourable mechanisms to enter Việt Nam.”Such a mechanism is considered particularly meaningful as Việt Nam seeks to attract higher-quality capital.Rather than focusing solely on manufacturing-oriented FDI, the city is increasingly targeting investment in sectors capable of generating higher value-added returns.On its inaugural day, VIFC-HCMC drew strong interest from international investors. Among the highlights was a commitment by Vantage Point Asset Management, a major asset management firm operating in Singapore and Australia, to mobilise up to $10 billion over the next five years for investment through the centre.The firm indicated that its investment focus would centre on data infrastructure, fintech platforms and smart urban systems.Meanwhile, city authorities are advancing plans for the city’s Digital Assets Investment Fund, targeting a scale of roughly $1 billion.Digital financeThe initiative is intended to support the development of the digital finance ecosystem and emerging fintech platforms.VIFC-HCMC is also expanding into specialised segments, including an Asia-Pacific Aviation Finance Centre and a Maritime Finance Centre, aimed at serving industries with annual market values reaching hundreds of billions of US dollars.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/5/486510_CH2.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>HCM City’s Hi-Tech Park, a key hub for technology investment and innovation.— Photo baophapluat.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Behind the successive announcements of major digital infrastructure projects lies a deeper structural trend: a qualitative transformation of FDI flows into HCM City.While earlier decades saw the city attract strong inflows of manufacturing investment driven by labour costs and geographic advantages, the current wave of capital is increasingly directed towards sectors requiring advanced technical infrastructure, a stable energy supply, and transparent regulatory frameworks.This shift suggests that the city’s competitive advantages are evolving — from cost-based factors to infrastructure quality and its role within the digital economy.According to Lâm Đình Thắng, director of the city's Department of Science and Technology, the city is entering a new development phase in which digital infrastructure plays a central role.“The expansion of large-scale data centres, artificial intelligence and cloud computing will not only accelerate digital transformation but also serve as a key enabler for building a smart city and supporting the Việt Nam International Financial Centre,” Thắng said.Aggregate data continues to underscore the city’s appeal to international investors.It is home to more than 20,470 foreign-invested projects, with total registered capital exceeding $142.2 billion, according to the city's Department of Finance.In 2025, it attracted over $8.37 billion worth of FDI, maintaining its position as the country’s leading destination for foreign investment.Infrastructure expansionThe increasing concentration of investment in technology-intensive and high value-added sectors capable of generating strong spillover effects aligns with HCM City’s long-term development strategy, under which it aims to regain double-digit economic growth from 2026 and ultimately emerge as an international mega-city by 2045.Alongside technology and finance, the city is calling for investment in a series of major infrastructure projects, including the Cần Giờ International Transhipment Port, the Cái Mép Hạ Free Trade Zone, strategic regional rail links, and a metro network expected to span around 350 kilometres.In the energy sector, the city is promoting eight offshore wind power projects with a combined capacity of approximately 15,000 MW, LNG power initiatives and large-scale industrial developments.Such projects are expected to not only meet the rising energy demands of the digital economy but also to help the city comply with sustainability standards increasingly prioritised by global investors.Experts caution that while large-scale digital infrastructure projects require time to materialise and deliver full economic benefits, their emergence reflects growing investor confidence in the city’s role in the region’s digital and financial ecosystem.At the same time, technology-intensive investments impose higher demands on electricity infrastructure, energy stability and regulatory clarity.To address these challenges, city authorities are stepping up efforts to improve the investment climate, upgrade infrastructure and develop human resources.These measures, according to policymakers, will be essential in enhancing the city’s capacity to attract and effectively utilise high-quality FDI amid intensifying regional competition. — VNS

The inflow of high-quality capital is expected to underpin the city's new growth drivers and bolster its long-term competitiveness.

HCM City set to get billion-dollar FDI projects in digital infrastructure

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487006_bau-cu-quang-ninh.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Liên Hòa Ward installs large posters and banners welcoming the elections in the northeastern province of Quảng Ninh.— Photo baoquangninh.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG NINH — The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh has completed preparations for the upcoming elections to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, after officially announcing and publicly posting the final list of candidates for the 16th National Assembly and the&nbsp;People’s Councils' 2026-2031 term.The milestone underscores the province’s thorough and law-compliant preparations, aimed at safeguarding voters’ rights and responsibilities in selecting representatives of the people’s will.According to the provincial Election Committee, a total of 15 candidates will contest three constituencies for nine seats in the National Assembly.At the provincial level, 93 candidates have been confirmed across 15 constituencies to elect 56 members to the provincial People’s Council.Meanwhile, at the commune level, the scale is significantly larger, with 1,890 candidates standing in 363 constituencies to elect 1,115 representatives.The processes of nomination, consultation and compilation of candidate lists were conducted rigorously through multiple rounds, ensuring fairness, democracy and high standards in professional qualifications and social standing.Trần Trọng Lan, a member of the provincial committee of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, said the list comprises reputable and capable individuals able to represent the voice of the people in deciding key national and local issues during a new phase of development.Lãnh Thế Vinh, also a member of the committee, said that the composition of candidates reflects clear progress and is well aligned with the characteristics of a dynamic locality like Quảng Ninh.“These are exemplary individuals with the capacity to represent the people’s voice,” he said.Public posting ensures transparencyUnder electoral regulations, Friday, February 27 marked the deadline for polling teams to complete the public posting of the official candidate lists and their summary biographies at designated polling stations.At posting sites, information has been clearly and systematically displayed to enable voters to review, compare and make informed decisions.Along with the publication of candidate lists, authorities have also expedited the review and public posting of voter rolls.In Uông Bí Ward, one of the province’s key localities, the process has been carried out with particular care.The ward has recorded 41,094 eligible voters, whose names have been publicly listed at polling stations.Officials are on duty during specified hours at the polling stations, from 8 to 11.30am and from 1.30 to 5pm, to allow residents to verify their personal details and promptly report any inaccuracies.At polling station 30 in the ward, which includes the Việt Nam-Sweden General Hospital Uông Bí, special arrangements have been made due to the large number of transient voters comprising patients and their relatives.The local polling team has worked closely with hospital authorities to finalise the voter list close to polling day to ensure maximum accuracy.Mobile ballot boxes will also be deployed to patients’ bedsides for those unable to travel, ensuring compliance with electoral law while demonstrating respect for citizens’ voting rights, even in exceptional circumstances.Across residential areas in the province, preparations for polling day are gathering pace, with a buoyant atmosphere taking hold.Voters have expressed strong confidence in and high expectations for the candidates.Lê Văn Bính, a resident of Yết Kiêu 4 Quarter in Hồng Gai Ward, said local people were eagerly awaiting election day to choose representatives with both integrity and competence to serve in the National Assembly and People’s Councils, contributing to a more prosperous and improved life for the community.Nguyễn Văn Thành, deputy chairman of the ward's People’s Council, said the ward is intensifying public communications on the elections, reviewing voter lists and preparing facilities to the highest standards, while drawing up plans to ensure security and order at polling stations.Meetings between candidates and voters are also being organised to allow contenders to present their action programmes and engage directly with the public.— VNS

According to the Quảng Ninh Province's Election Committee, a total of 15 candidates will contest three constituencies for nine seats in the National Assembly.

Quảng Ninh ready for National Assembly, People’s Council elections

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487024_5414222876398759_pn-och.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Members of the Women’s Union in Ô Chợ Dừa Ward&nbsp;remain on standby to conduct communications and support election-related work. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The proportion of female candidates for the elections of 16th National Assembly (NA)’s deputies and people’s councils at all levels in the 2025-31 term stands at over 40 per cent, according to the city’s Women’s Union.Permanent vice chairwoman of the Hà Nội Women’s Union Phạm Thị Thanh Hương said after the third round of consultations, the proportion of female candidates for the 16th NA deputies’ election has reached 43.6 per cent.About 42 per cent of candidates for the municipal People’s Council are women while the rate at the commune/ward level people’s councils stands at 44.8 per cent.Women’s Union chapters at all levels registered 197 projects and initiatives in celebration of the elections, while participating in supervision and collecting voters’ opinions at places of residence to help ensure democracy and objectivity.In preparation for the elections, the municipal Women’s Union issued guiding documents, stepped up communications on digital platforms and coordinated with the municipal Department of Justice to organise four conferences disseminating the Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils for nearly 1,000 female members.On Thursday, the Hà Nội Women’s Union organised a thematic training session titled 'The role of women in elections and communication and mobilisation of Voters', held both in person and online for grassroots chapters.Participants were briefed on women’s rights and obligations in elections, emphasising that exercising the right to vote is not only an entitlement but also a civic responsibility contributing to building a clean and strong state apparatus.Units were urged to focus communications on the significance of the elections, criteria for deputies, and voters’ rights and obligations and to strengthen messaging on gender equality, the role of women in the political system and the action programmes of candidates, especially female candidates.Women’s Union chapters were requested to enhance the application of information technology, make effective use of social media and flexibly combine in-person and online activities to improve communication efficiency. — VNS

On Thursday, the Hà Nội Women’s Union organised a thematic training session titled 'The role of women in elections and communication and mobilisation of Voters', held both in person and online for grassroots chapters.

Female candidate ratio in Hà Nội tops 40 per cent

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/2/27/487110_5414498403629416_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Military doctors conduct ultrasound examinations for residents in Đồng Đăng town, Cao Lộc district, Lạng Sơn province. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has stressed.The Party leader made the statement while visiting officials and medical staff of the Hữu Nghị (Friendship) Hospital in Hà Nội on February 27 on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 – 2026).He conveyed best wishes to medical workers of the hospital and across the nation, recalling President Hồ Chí Minh’s teaching: “A physician must be like a gentle mother.” This guidance is not only a professional principle but also a sacred moral standard, defining doctors as those who care for patients with both expertise and compassion, he stated.Highlighting the health sector’s more than seven decades of development, the Party chief noted that Việt Nam’s health care system has grown steadily stronger, contributing significantly to the improvement of public health, quality of life and life expectancy.The increasingly comprehensive and modern healthcare network stands as vivid proof of the humane and progressive nature of the Vietnamese State, he said.He underlined that the health sector is a convergence of intellect and compassion, a sphere where science is inseparable from conscience and responsibility, where every professional advancement is intrinsically linked to human values. Physicians not only heal physical pain but also soothe emotional distress and mental suffering. They not only prolong life but also nurture and sustain the confidence of patients and the broader public.The Party General Secretary paid tribute to the unsung sacrifices by medical workers across the nation while underscoring that in the new development phase, particularly in implementing the 14th National Party Congress's Resolution and Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in public health care, the sector must make greater efforts to meet rising expectations.The sector must continuously improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, placing patients at the centre of all activities, he said, adding that every doctor must serve as a source of support for patients in their most difficult moments.The Party leader underlined the need to build a contingent of medical professionals who are strong in expertise, exemplary in medical ethics and steadfast in responsibility, while accelerating science–technology application and reforming governance to enhance system efficiency.Ultimately, he affirmed, human resources remain decisive, as no matter how advanced equipment becomes, it is doctors who directly deliver care and sustain patients’ confidence.Commending the hospital's achievements in improving professional quality and fulfilling its mission of caring for senior Party and State officials and the public, Party General Secretary Lâm expressed confidence that the hospital will continue to uphold its tradition, reinforce its leading position, and contribute further to safeguarding and improving public health.Director of the hospital Nguyễn Thế Anh said that protecting and caring for the health of senior Party and State officials remain&nbsp;a political task of special importance.The hospital has also continued to affirm its role as a reputable clinical training institution, promoting continuous training, scientific research, and comprehensive digital transformation. It has implemented electronic medical records, a digital signature system, and a mobile application to enhance hospital management and medical services, he reported.On the occasion, Party General Secretary Lâm visited and presented gifts to patients receiving treatment at the hospital’s Intensive Care and Toxicology Department. — VNS

The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has stressed.

Health sector requested to ensure timely, equitable medical services to every citizen

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480383_5384109033730074_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545987.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lường Thị Lan, a Nùng ethnic resident of Bắc Hoa Village, Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Thương</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — As the 14th National Party Congress unfolds, ethnic communities in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, continue their daily work with diligence, resilience and creativity, quietly building livelihoods and shaping the future of their homeland.In the past, local ethnic communities relied mainly on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, advances in science and technology alongside broader economic development have lifted living standards and opened new opportunities.Travelling to the ancient village of Bắc Hoa, where traditional rammed-earth houses with yin-yang tiled roofs cling to the hillside, Nùng villagers can be seen decorating their homes in preparation for the approaching Tết - Lunar New Year 2026.Hùng Văn Thăng’s family is expanding a guest shelter to welcome visitors. On the hilltop, Lường Thị Lan is brewing traditional rice wine in anticipation of a more prosperous Tết. Nearby, the family of Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the village’s Fatherland Front Working Committee, is working together to decorate their home.Meanwhile, Hùng Văn Tỷ, a respected village elder, is harvesting cassava. Each household has its own task, yet all share a common belief and a collective focus on the 14th National Party Congress.Kỳ said that for more than 10 days leading up to the Congress, he hung the national flag in a prominent position at the entrance to his house.Watching the live broadcast of the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress, Kỳ spoke of his pride in the changes and development of both the locality and the country, particularly Việt Nam’s rising position on the international stage. He also noted the clear improvement in the lives of ethnic communities and the maintenance of public security and order.To date, local infrastructure including electricity, roads, schools and health care facilities has been comprehensively upgraded, making the area cleaner, more modern and more accessible. All inter-communal and inter-village roads have now been concreted.The education system, from kindergarten to secondary level, has been developed to meet learning needs, with 100 per cent of school-age children in the village attending school. Increased investment in the local health station has also improved access to primary healthcare, particularly for the elderly and children.Since 2023, the commune has built a village cultural house that serves as a centre for cultural activities, community meetings and spiritual life. It is also a place where villagers share their thoughts and where the traditional sloong hao singing of the Nùng people is passed on to younger generations.Kỳ expressed confidence that Party and State policies will guide the country and its people into a new era of development, while continuing to support local economies, care for disadvantaged groups and ethnic minorities, create livelihoods, strengthen household economies and contribute to national growth.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480385_5384110702136505_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545991.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the Fatherland Front Working Committee of Bắc Hoa Village. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Hùng Văn Tỷ, a Nùng ethnic resident and respected village elder, said the Bắc Hoa Village Party Cell was established in 2005, with him serving as its first secretary.In the past, the road from Bắc Hoa village to the commune centre and provincial area required crossing four streams, making travel extremely difficult, especially during the rainy season, when floodwaters cut off access and prevented sick residents from reaching medical care.Today, thanks to investment from the Party and State, four concrete crossings have been built over the streams, making travel easier for residents of Bắc Hoa ancient village and supporting the development of local tourism.To promote household economic development and help ethnic communities escape poverty, Bắc Hoa village regularly receives support from the State and organisations, including crop varieties, livestock and the application of scientific and technical advances in farming and animal husbandry. As a result, living standards have continued to improve.Tỷ said that under the two-tier local government model, many administrative procedures have been simplified, with officials providing attentive and responsive support to residents. He also conveyed the trust and expectations of the Nùng community in Bắc Hoa that more policies would be introduced to support remote, mountainous and ethnic areas, helping upland regions achieve stronger development.Improving people’s material and spiritual well-beingFormed through the merger of Tân Sơn and Cấm Sơn communes, Tân Sơn Commune in Bắc Ninh Province lies along National Highway 279, offering favourable connectivity and regional links. With a large land area, the commune has strong potential for fruit tree cultivation and eco-tourism development.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480386_5384111042917231_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545985.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nùng ethnic people in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, place their trust in the 14th National Party Congress. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Vi Văn An, Deputy Secretary of the Tân Sơn Party Committee and Chairman of the Tân Sơn People’s Committee, said that from the outset of the merger the commune identified economic development, social welfare and the improvement of people’s material and spiritual lives as its core tasks.As a result, in 2025 the commune largely met and exceeded its planned targets. Total production value was estimated at VNĐ647 billion, equivalent to 115 per cent of the plan, while total budget revenue reached VNĐ122 billion, or 121.8 per cent of the target. The poverty rate fell to 5.22 per cent, reaching 114.7 per cent of the plan, and the near-poor rate stood at 14.19 per cent, achieving 119.1 per cent of the target.These achievements in 2025 reflect the efforts of the entire political system, as well as the trust, determination and resolve of local officials, Party members and residents. They provide a solid foundation for Tân Sơn Commune to work towards fulfilling its goals and plans for 2026.“The Party Committee, authorities and people of Tân Sơn Commune place great expectations on the 14th National Party Congress to adopt practical and appropriate policies that will enable the country to advance strongly in a new era of national development, particularly through prioritising rural and mountainous infrastructure, investing in education and culture and firmly safeguarding national defence and security,” An said. — VNS

In the past, local ethnic people mainly relied on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, thanks to advances in science and technology and broader economic development, living standards have improved markedly.

Highland ethnic communities endure trust in the National Party Congress

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480331_5384011088311211_Phao.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A 15-year-old boy has suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework. Photos courtesy of the&nbsp;108 Central Military Hospital</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The 108 Central Military Hospital has provided emergency treatment to a 15-year-old boy who suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework.On Friday, doctors from the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery under the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics admitted the teenage patient in a critical condition following a firework explosion.The boy was brought to hospital approximately three hours after the incident, with his left hand almost completely crushed, accompanied by serious soft tissue injuries to his left thigh.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480332_5384011211925121_Phao-1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery conducts surgery on the patient.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery said this was one of the most severe cases of firework-related injuries he has seen. The patient’s hand was nearly destroyed.Injuries caused by fireworks or explosive devices are often extremely complex, making the restoration of individual fingers extraordinarily difficult.Despite prompt emergency care and urgent surgery, and after extensive efforts by the medical team, doctors were only able to preserve two of the patient’s five fingers. The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage, meaning the treatment process is expected to be prolonged and will require multiple additional surgeries.In the long term, the patient is likely to regain only very limited hand function.Dr Vịnh said that every year, particularly in the three months leading up to the Lunar New Year, the department treats numerous firework-related accidents, most of them involving adolescents. In recent years, however, such cases have been occurring sporadically throughout the year rather than being confined to festive periods.The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments. In the next few weeks, doctors will continue treatment by covering necrotic areas with skin flaps, and after several months, they plan to perform toe-to-thumb transfer surgery to replace the lost thumb.Even so, the patient will have to accept the permanent loss of at least two fingers, according to his medical team.Dr Vịnh warned the public, especially young people, never to underestimate the dangers of explosive materials. What doctors regret most is that accidents caused by fireworks are entirely preventable, yet continue to occur. Just a few moments of carelessness can lead not only to permanent loss of limb function, but in many cases can directly threaten lives.The doctor also stressed that in the event of a fireworks-related accident, the injured person should receive basic first aid, including wound dressing and immobilisation, and be transported immediately to the nearest medical facility, as delays may result in the loss of critical time for emergency treatment.Out of this deeply regrettable case, Dr Vịnh expressed the hope that families, schools and society will strengthen supervision, education and awareness among adolescents so that the sound of fireworks no longer comes at the cost of young people’s health, future and entire lives. — VNS

The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments, but doctors say the patient will still lose at least two fingers.

Teen loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480465_5384213571777920_vss.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Social security workers encourage residents in Cần Thơ City to participate in public insurance schemes. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Social Security (VSS) has vowed to sharpen the efficiency of social insurance fund management and use, as targeted by the Social Security Management Council.It will also impose stricter financial discipline in fund management, while pursuing broader diversification of investment portfolios, as guided by the principle of “safety, sustainability, and efficiency”.This approach aims to secure strong liquidity for prompt benefit payouts and support growth in Việt Nam’s capital markets and overall economy.Last year, total revenues and expenditures of social, health, and unemployment insurance funds exceeded VNĐ1.1 quadrillion (US$42 billion). Revenues beat the Government-assigned target by 5.9 per cent.The VSS reported that total accumulated reserves across the social, health, and unemployment insurance funds now top VNĐ1.5 quadrillion, making them one of Việt Nam’s largest off-budget public financial vehicles and ensuring long-term capacity to meet benefit obligations.For 2025, total disbursements from the funds amounted to VNĐ528.2 trillion, including nearly VNĐ342.4 trillion from the social insurance fund, over VNĐ19.4 trillion from unemployment insurance, and VNĐ166.4 trillion from health insurance.According to VSS, fund management and use in 2025 remained tight and effective in line with regulations. Acting on the Ministry of&nbsp;Finance’s directions to improve fund efficiency and stamp out misuse and fraud, the system ramped up risk monitoring, on-site inspections, and oversight.It also improved cost evaluations for health insurance-covered medical services to protect insured patients’ legitimate rights and prevent abuse and fraudulent claims, thereby optimising the health insurance fund.Social insurance funds also serve as a major channel for capital mobilisation, primarily via government bond holdings. As of the end of 2025, over 80 per cent&nbsp;of total invested fund balances were directed toward government bonds. — VNA/VNS

Total accumulated reserves of Việt Nam Social Security now top VNĐ1.5 quadrillion, making them one of Việt Nam’s largest off-budget public financial vehicles and ensuring long-term capacity to meet benefit obligations.

Việt Nam Social Security pledges tighter fund management, diversified investments

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478533_dtroad.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Hùng Vương Street in Đồng Tháp Province’s Mỹ Tho Ward is brightly decorated with flags, flowers and banners welcoming the upcoming 14th National Party Congress. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>ĐỒNG THÁP — The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is looking to the 14th National Party Congress for breakthrough decisions to sustain growth and improve people’s lives.Nguyễn Văn Khang, former chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Tiền Giang Province (now part of Đồng Tháp Province) and chairman of the provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, said he is delighted and confident in the Party’s sound leadership over recent terms, after witnessing the country’s strong development over 40 years of Đổi mới (Renewal), which has created a solid foundation and momentum for localities to continue rising amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution and deep international integration.With great efforts, strong determination and a spirit of unity and renewal across the political system, together with the dynamism and creativity of the people and business community, Đồng Tháp has overcome many difficulties and recovered quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic.Local socio-economic conditions have shown many positive changes, and people’s living standards have improved. Party building has seen many innovations, the political system has been gradually streamlined and operates more effectively and efficiently, while national defence and security have been firmly maintained.During the 2020–25 term, the province focused on six breakthrough areas: developing the agricultural economy; investing in key products and growth zones; promoting business development and start-ups; building infrastructure; developing human resources; and advancing administrative reform and Party building.The coordinated implementation of these breakthroughs has created clear changes in many important fields.Average economic growth, measured by Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), reached 5.51 per cent over five years. GRDP per capita is estimated at about VNĐ85.5 million (US$3,250). State budget revenue increased by an average of 2.25 per cent a year.Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, former deputy chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Đồng Tháp Province (now part of Đồng Tháp Province), said he is even more delighted to see the province’s urban and rural areas becoming more orderly and modern, trade and services expanding, and people’s material and spiritual lives improving clearly.The national target programme on building new-style rural areas has not only delivered infrastructure and socio-economic benefits but has also brought positive changes in people’s awareness, thinking and attachment to their communities, he said.The province’s urban and rural infrastructure system has continued to improve. Transport infrastructure has developed fairly well, creating a foundation for inter-regional connectivity with HCM City and the Mekong Delta, while supporting agriculture, industry and tourism.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478536_dttour.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Tourists enjoy experiencing the flood season caused by the rising water of the Mekong River during the rainy season in the border commune of Thường Phước in Đồng Tháp Province. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The province has implemented many major projects such as Rạch Miễu 2 Bridge, the Trung Lương – Mỹ Thuận, An Hữu – Cao Lãnh and Mỹ An – Cao Lãnh expressways, and the upgrading and expansion of provincial, district and rural roads.It has effectively exploited transport works along coastal areas and the Tiền River to meet development needs and support building new-style rural areas.In its renewal and development process, the province has effectively tapped its natural resource advantages, most notably through conquering and developing the Đồng Tháp Mười (Plain of Reeds) region.The province has invested in transport and urban infrastructure and implemented an agricultural restructuring plan, turning the deeply flooded, alum-affected and barren region into a fertile production area. The region’s rice production has shifted from one crop to three high-quality crops a year.After the merger with the former province of Tiền Giang on July 1, 2025, Đồng Tháp had a total rice cultivation area of more than 615,000ha.Most rice-growing areas have applied full mechanisation, from land preparation, sowing, tending, fertilisation and pest control to harvesting and post-harvest stages.The application of science, technology and digital transformation in the production, preservation, processing and consumption of agricultural products has recorded positive progress. This has helped create stable raw material sources and attract many large-scale processing plants using modern technology. These factors are important in expanding markets and increasing the value of key agricultural products for export and integration.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478534_dtrice.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Rice fields in Đồng Tháp Province are planted under a Ministry of Agriculture and Environment project to farm one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn Đắc Hiền, former standing deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the former Đồng Tháp Province, affirmed that the sound guidelines and policies of the Party and State in the past term have helped promote political and socio-economic development, helping Việt Nam become a high-income country in the region.Khang, former chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Tiền Giang Province and chairman of the provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, expressed his hope that the 14th National Party Congress will set out breakthrough solutions in building the cadre contingent.The most important thing is to build a team of cadres with strong ethics, prestige, professional capacity and practical experience commensurate with their tasks, he said.Retired Party member Lê Hồng Lâm from the Veterans Association of Residential Area 6 in Mỹ Tho Ward, said he pays close attention to and firmly believes that the Party’s personnel work has been carried out through a strict, scientific and transparent process.In addition, draft documents to be presented to the 14th National Party Congress clearly reflect innovative thinking, a long-term vision and high feasibility, he said, adding that difficult issues related to mechanisms and policies have been frankly acknowledged, development orientations have become clearer, and the organisational apparatus from the central to grassroots levels is being gradually consolidated, ready for an accelerated development phase. — VNS

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is looking to the 14th National Party Congress for breakthrough decisions to sustain growth and improve people’s lives.

Đồng Tháp seeks strategic decisions at 14th National Party Congress

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478637_A%CC%89nh%20JPEG-4100-91AF-A4-0.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Coast Guard Intelligence Division No. 2 officers found a fishing boat off the HCM City coast carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel on January 15. — Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Coast Guard</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized 40,000 litres of contraband diesel from a wooden fishing boat off the coast of Vũng Tàu in HCM City.Senior Lieutenant Colonel Phan Nhân Hậu, head of the Đồng Nai Province-based Coast Guard Intelligence Division No 2, said on January 16 that the division is focusing on its fight against crime, including drug prevention, human trafficking, smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the last months of the year ahead of the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.At 12.05pm on January 15, the division’s patrol team in collaboration with the Department of Professional Affairs and Law discovered wooden fishing boat TG-93329-TS registered in Đồng Tháp about 40 nautical miles southeast of the Vũng Tàu coast. Officers boarded the boat and found oil of unknown origin.On board were its captain, Trần Văn Tính, of Đồng Tháp Province and one crew member.Tính failed to furnish documents to prove the origin of the oil, nor did the crew have the certification required to be sailors.In the afternoon of January 16, the patrol team brought the boat ashore, and handed the case over to Squadron No. 301 under the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command based in HCM City’s Phước Thắng Ward for further investigation.Coast Guard Intelligence Division No. 2 is tasked with monitoring the sea from the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk to the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provicne of An Giang, including the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.The division is also assigned to detect and combat violations of law, such as national security crimes, smuggling, and trade fraud at sea. — VNS

The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized 40,000 litres of contraband diesel from a wooden fishing boat off the coast of Vũng Tàu&nbsp;in HCM City.

Fishing boat found carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478712_5378161028083100_LCS06276.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill (left) visits a workshop of&nbsp;Phenikaa University on January 16 in Hà Nội. — Photos courtesy of&nbsp;Phenikaa University&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill highlighted the vital role of universities in linking technology with social values and sustainable development during a visit to Phenikaa University in Hà Nội on January 16.The visit formed part of his second working trip to Việt Nam, set against the backdrop of the United Nations advancing global agendas on technology governance, digital workforce development, and ensuring technology serves the common good of humanity.These priorities are also central to the Global Digital Compact adopted at September’s Summit of the Future, which aims to shape an open, secure, and inclusive digital future.At the event, Professor&nbsp;Dr Hồ Xuân Năng, Chairman of Phenikaa University, said: "The rapid development of technology is posing challenges that extend beyond purely technical aspects."We are living in a period where technological capabilities are developing faster than ethical and social institutions. The responsibility of universities is not only to educate and conduct research, but also to contribute to shaping how technology is developed and serves humanity."Shaping our digital future requires collaboration beyond governments, engaging universities, civil society, businesses, and citizens globally. This vision aligns perfectly with Phenikaa University’s mission as a university of innovation makers."During the meeting, Gill, who is also the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Technology, and Phenikaa University leaders held discussions on digital talent development, responsible technology, and the role of universities in driving innovation aligned with sustainable development.The meeting also gave the Phenikaa academic community an opportunity to engage in dialogue on broader questions raised by emerging technologies for contemporary society.A highlight of the programme was a dialogue between Gill and Phenikaa faculty members and 300 students actively involved in teaching, research, and learning across science and technology disciplines.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478711_5378160312934237_LCS06383.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill (second, right) talks with students during his visit to Phenikaa University on January 16 in Hà Nội. — Photos courtesy of&nbsp;Phenikaa University&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The exchange explored emerging technology trends while underscoring the responsibility of the academic community and young researchers in shaping and applying technology for the greater good.Gill highlighted the crucial role of universities in linking technology with social values and sustainable development.He noted that with 2.7 billion people worldwide still lacking internet access, the digital divide is not merely an issue of infrastructure or technology, but a challenge of human capacity and of how technology is designed, deployed, and managed. Higher education therefore plays a vital role in addressing this gap at its root.He added that universities not only train skills for the digital economy but also help shape critical thinking, ethical standards, and social responsibility among the next generation of technology professionals.It is through such academic dialogue spaces that technology can become more closely aligned with the goals of inclusive and sustainable development. — VNS

UN technology envoy Amandeep Singh Gill urges universities to bridge the digital divide, linking innovation with ethics, skills, and social values for inclusive, sustainable development.

Universities play key role in connecting technology with social development: UN representative

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474471_Original.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Youth delegates from the three countries join the&nbsp;2025 Vietnam – Cambodia – Laos Youth Festival held in Quảng Ngãi Province on Fridya. VNA/VNS Photo Cao Nguyê</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG NGÃI&nbsp;– The 2025 Vietnam – Cambodia – Laos Youth Festival opened in the central province of Quảng Ngãi on Friday, bringing together 90 youth delegates from the three countries to strengthen solidarity, traditional friendship and cooperation among younger generations.Held from December 25 to 28 under the theme “Solidarity – Friendship – Development”, the festival includes a seminar on “A green journey for sustainable development”, field trips highlighting local culture, history and socio-economic potential, along with cultural, artistic and sports exchanges.Addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyễn Ngọc Sâm, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, said local youths have in recent years expanded exchanges with their peers in the Lao provinces of Champasack, Attapeu, Sekong and Khammuane, as well as Cambodia’s Rattanakiri province. These cooperation outcomes, involving both the province and its youth, have helped further enrich the solidarity, friendship and good neighbourliness among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, he noted.Sâm expressed his hope that the experiences gained at the festival, together with positive impressions of the heroic and beautiful land of Quảng Ngãi, will become valuable assets, enabling young people to act as strong bridges for the great friendship among the three countries.Nguyễn Kim Quy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee, said the festival takes place as the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation among Việt Nam, Cambodia and Laos continue to be strengthened and developed sustainably.Amid evolving regional and global dynamics, further consolidating the close-knit relationship among the three countries holds long-term and strategic significance, he stressed, noting that each practical initiative by the youth will help deepen mutual understanding and lay a solid foundation for lasting friendship and cooperation.Souliya Keophilavong, Deputy Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union Central Committee, and Tum Saravuth, a member of the Central Committee of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia, shared the view that the festival is of profound significance in reinforcing traditional solidarity, friendship and long-standing ties among the youth of the three countries. They affirmed that enhanced youth exchanges and cooperation will contribute to a peaceful, friendly and prosperous environment, particularly in border areas. VNA/VNS

The festival includes a seminar on “A green journey for sustainable development”, field trips highlighting local culture, history and socio-economic potential, along with cultural, artistic and sports exchanges.

Youths from Việt Nam, Cambodia and Laos gather for 2025 festival

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474479_IUU.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Fishing vessels are docked along the Nhật Lệ River in Đồng Hới Ward, Quảng Trị Province. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG TRỊ - Quảng Trị Province has intensified inspections from fishing ports to fishing grounds and closely monitored fishing vessels that do not meet operational standards, as part of vigorous efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.The central province has also paid attention to collecting registration and inspection data, integrating it for management, and ensuring that non-compliant vessels are not allowed to go fishing.Lê Văn Bảo, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, has requested relevant local units to closely track the inspection deadlines of all local fishing vessels, including those registered elsewhere or at private inspection units.Through inspections, awareness campaigns, and the collection of vessel documentation from local fishermen, authorities aim to equip the provincial monitoring system with full data to manage all vessels and block non-compliant boats from fishing, he said.Bảo also urged the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment to work with local authorities to track vessels nearing the end of their technical inspection period and guide owners to complete inspections on time.Localities were tasked with accelerating the deregistration of vessels that no longer exist and swiftly ending IUU fishing activities in the province.Quảng Trị has more than 4,600 fishing vessels with a length of six metres or longer, including 158 that are unqualified for operation. Local authorities have tightened supervision by sealing non-compliant vessels, assigning staff for regular monitoring, and publicly disclosing their status to prevent IUU fishing and enable community oversight.Sen. Lt. Colonel Cao Ngọc Lâm, head of the economic security division of the provincial Department of Public Security, said the police force will intensify monitoring and strictly handle serious IUU fishing violations, especially illegal operations by local vessels in foreign waters, while coordinating sanctions to prevent unresolved cases or vessel detentions.Lê Ngọc Linh, Deputy Director of the provincial Sub-department of Fisheries and Fishery Surveillance, said enforcement against IUU fishing violations has shifted from persuasion to strict and zero-tolerance action, focusing on strong deterrence and clear accountability for vessel owners, captains and management agencies.In the coming period, authorities will focus on communication and guidance to help fishing vessel owners regularly monitor the validity and expiry of vessel documents and complete renewals or reissuance in a timely manner to avoid non-compliance, he noted. VNA/VNS

The central province has also paid attention to collecting registration and inspection data, integrating it for management, and ensuring that non-compliant vessels are not allowed to go fishing.

Quảng Trị Province tightens control to keep unqualified fishing vessels ashore

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474483_Original%20(4).jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>VIENTIANE – The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on Thursday, marking an important step in strengthening transport connectivity and promoting trade within the Mekong sub-region, particularly among Việt Nam, Laos and Thailand.The inauguration ceremony was attended by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, and Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen, and as well as senior leaders of Laos and Thailand, among others.Addressing the event, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stressed that the project reflects close cooperation between the two governments and the aspirations of their people, particularly those of Bolikhamxay province (Laos) and Buengkan (Thailand). The bridge helps connect Laos to the region along the East–West Economic Corridor, facilitating transport, trade and tourism and delivering tangible benefits to the two countries.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/26/12202526190730_e.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, and Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen, along with officials from both countries at the launching ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The 1,350m bridge significantly shortens the distance from Buengkan in northeastern Thailand, through Bolikhamxay in central Laos, to the Cầu Treo border gate in Việt Nam’s central province Hà Tĩnh to just over 200km, compared to more than 350 km previously, creating the shortest and most convenient route for transporting goods from Thailand to Việt Nam.The project is expected to open up new opportunities for economic development, trade, investment and tourism for the two border provinces of Bolikhamxay and Buengkan, and the wider Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), which includes Việt Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China’s Yunnan and Guangxi provinces.The fifth bridge continues a series of Laos–Thailand transport cooperation projects following four friendship bridges already in operation, and is expected to further deepen traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Thailand while enhancing connectivity with Việt Nam, contributing to a more dynamic and integrated Mekong sub-region. — VNA/VNS

The 1,350m bridge significantly shortens the distance from Buengkan in northeastern Thailand, through Bolikhamxay in central Laos, to the Cầu Treo border gate in Việt Nam’s central Hà&nbsp;Tĩnh Province to just over 200km.

New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Việt Nam trade connectivity

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473042_5353999215110671_vn3jpg.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Delegates at the signing ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photos</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Digital Content and Communications Centre (VNA Media) under the Vietnam News Agency and GOADS Media Technology Company, part of VRI Media Group, on Friday signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deploy an innovative communications model known as the “Mobile digital news station”.The partnership marks a new phase in the distribution of official information in Việt Nam.Under the agreement, daily updated multimedia news produced by VNA Media will be displayed across GOADS’ LedBike network, including smart LED screens mounted on ride-hailing motorbikes.Designed to meet the fast and reliable information needs of busy urban residents, the model offers a new communications channel while also enabling content providers to measure effectiveness and manage campaigns, allowing strategies to be evaluated and adjusted more flexibly and efficiently.Addressing the signing ceremony, Lê Xuân Thành, Director of VNA Media, said the cooperation represented an important step in the Vietnam News Agency’s digital transformation.He said that the initiative takes journalism beyond traditional formats, using mobile platforms to turn city streets into a large-scale multimedia information distribution channel, with the aim of ensuring public access to official news and contributing to a transparent information society.Việt Nam currently has around 75 million motorbikes in circulation, including nearly one million ride-hailing vehicles. Given the country’s traffic characteristics, the model is seen as having strong potential for expansion.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473043_5354000331089837_Picture2.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Mobile digital news station</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn Văn Hưng, General Director of GOADS Media, said the LedBike system, with its flexible mobility and high-definition LED displays, was evolving from an advertising platform into mobile newspapers delivering timely and authoritative news from VNA Media directly to the public.He said the initiative was a combination of digital out-of-home technology and social communication responsibility.The “Mobile digital news station” is set to come into operation immediately after the signing of the agreement, creating a new and effective information channel in major cities. The partners aim to deploy more than five thousand vehicles by 2026 and reach at least thirty thousand by 2030 in Hà Nội, HCM City, and other urban areas. — VNS

VNA Media and GOADS Media on December 19 signed a strategic cooperation agreement to roll out a mobile digital news model, aiming to expand access to official information through smart LED screens mounted on ride-hailing motorbikes.

VNA Media, GOADS Media launch mobile digital news 

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473044_5354006753273085_vna_potal_pho_thu_tuong_pham_thi_thanh_tra_tham_chuc_mung_toa_giam_muc_bac_ninh_nhan_le_giang_sinh_2025_8482866.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà (left) presents flowers to Bắc Ninh Diocese during her pre-Christmas visit on&nbsp;Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo&nbsp;Thái Hùng</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà&nbsp;visited and extended Christmas greetings to Bắc Ninh Diocese in the northern province of Bắc Ninh on Friday.Deputy PM Trà&nbsp;updated the diocese on Vietnam’s socio-economic progress, stressing that despite challenges this year, the macro-economy has remained stable with growth rates outperforming global and regional peers. She noted that political security and social order have been preserved, national defence strengthened, and external relations expanded, further elevating Việt Nam’s international standing.She pointed to key policies issued by the Party, State and Government, including the reorganisation of administrative units and the rollout of a streamlined two-tier local administration model designed to operate more efficiently, stay closer to the people, and better address their needs. These accomplishments, she said, were partly thanks to the active involvement of the Catholic community, including Bishop Đỗ&nbsp;Quang Khang, clergy and followers in Bắc Ninh Diocese, who have collaborated closely with local authorities and mass organisations to promote adherence to the Party's guidelines and the State' laws.Reaffirming the Party's and the State’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, Trà&nbsp;expressed her hope that Bắc Ninh Diocese, along with its priests, dignitaries, and followers, will continue fostering unity, upholding traditions, and spreading these values throughout the community to support a peaceful life for all, including religious followers.For his part, Bishop Khang confirmed the diocese’s commitment to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland. — VNA/VNS&nbsp;

Bắc Ninh Diocese is committed to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland.

Deputy PM pays pre-Christmas visit to Bắc Ninh Diocese

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473056_5354095898019236_23.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Naval Region 4 Command safely transfers 52 fishermen to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây island.&nbsp;— Photo&nbsp;qdnd.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>KHÁNH HÒA — The Naval Region 4 Command reported on Friday that it had coordinated efforts to safely bring 52 fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây&nbsp;island in the Trường Sa special zone.The vessel, captained by Huỳnh Văn Hậu from Núi Thành Commune, Đà Nẵng&nbsp;City, departed An Hoa Port on November 11 to operate in the Trường Sa fishing grounds.On December 17, while restarting the engine to pick up fishermen and basket boats operating nearby, smoke suddenly billowed from the engine room, followed by a fire.Despite urgent efforts to extinguish the blaze, strong winds and a large volume of fuel in the engine compartment caused the fire to spread rapidly. At the time of the incident, five fishermen were on board the vessel, while the remaining 47 were fishing from basket boats. By around 2a.m. the same day, the fire had engulfed the entire cabin, forcing those on board to escape by lowering a basket boat into the sea.At 9am&nbsp;on December 17, the captain managed to contact fishing vessel No. 90779-TS from Đắk Lắk Province, which rescued all 52 fishermen and brought them safely aboard.At 7am&nbsp;on December 18, Coast Guard vessel KN364 was dispatched to transfer the fishermen to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây island. Officers and soldiers of Brigade 146 under the Naval Region 4 Command received the fishermen, arranged accommodation, conducted medical examinations, provided medicines, and supplied essential necessities.All 52 fishermen are currently in stable physical and mental condition. — VNA/VNS

The Naval Region 4 Command reported on Friday that it had coordinated efforts to safely bring 52 fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây&nbsp;island in the Trường Sa special zone.

Naval region 4 safely brings 52 fishermen to Song Tử Tây island

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512175702_R6VA1082.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nearly 500 students, from medical and pharmaceutical universities, the Việt Nam Youth Academy and other institutions, attend the event in Hà Nội on Friday.&nbsp;— Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Students in Hà Nội have taken part in a pilot project on rabies prevention and sustainable economic development by gradually transforming dog and cat meat trade activities in selected wards of the capital.The event was jointly organised by Thanh Niên Magazine, the Soi Dog Foundation and the Vietnam Social and Behaviour Change Communication for Sustainable Development Company (SBCC Vietnam) on Friday.It brought together nearly 500 students from medical and pharmaceutical universities, the Việt Nam Youth Academy and other institutions, along with experts in veterinary medicine, public health, and behaviour change communication.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180821_thang.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Journalist Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên Magazine, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Speaking at the event, Journalist Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên (Young People) Magazine, said: "Young people have always been a pioneering force in social movements, especially in issues related to community health and sustainable development. This event not only helps students raise awareness about public health but also creates a foundation for them to promote social responsibility and apply professional knowledge to solving practical community problems."The project aims to mobilise student participation, drawing on a dynamic and creative young generation to help implement the pilot model in selected wards of Hà Nội. It forms part of the city’s efforts to raise community awareness about rabies and zoonotic diseases, especially the critical link between the dog and cat meat trade and rabies, while creating opportunities for students to contribute directly to national targets.It also seeks to promote Hà Nội's development as a civilised city with international integration, serving as a safe and animal-friendly tourist destination, and to create opportunities for Vietnamese students to connect with international experts in animal welfare and public health.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180644_sv.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Participating students will be trained to become ambassadors capable of advocating for and educating communities about rabies prevention. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Participating students will be trained to become ambassadors capable of advocating for and educating communities about rabies prevention, supporting the national goal of eliminating human deaths from rabies in Việt Nam by 2030.At the event, health experts analysed the chain of rabies virus transmission and disease-causing risks in dog and cat meat trading activities, from transportation and slaughter to processing and consumption. Each stage poses a high risk of exposure, not only for those directly involved but also for surrounding communities.According to health experts, rabies causes between 75 and 100 human deaths each year in Việt Nam. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, zoonotic diseases have been increasingly considered a serious threat to community health. The trade, transportation and slaughter of dogs and cats not only increase the risk of rabies transmission but can also lead to other dangerous infectious diseases such as parasitic infections, E.coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter and various other parasitic diseases.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180234_soidog.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Faizan Jali, Senior Manager of Soi Dog Foundation, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Rahul Sehgal, International Communications Director of the Soi Dog Foundation, highlighted the role of students in raising awareness about the connection between the dog and cat meat trade and disease risks to the community.“Based on successful experiences in Thailand and other countries in the region, we believe that when equipped with adequate knowledge and effective communication methods, students become a pioneering force driving change. The active participation of young people is key to achieving the goal of Việt Nam has no human deaths from rabies by 2030 and building a safer, more civilised Hà Nội," said Sehgal.The programme focused on equipping students with in-depth knowledge of public health and communication skills for behaviour change in communities. Students were provided with specific guidance to become project ambassadors, implementing advocacy activities in communities and on social media.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512175531_Duyen.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Ms Bùi Thị Duyên, Director of SBCC Vietnam, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Bùi Thị Duyên, Director of SBCC Vietnam, emphasised: "Changing community behaviour is not just about providing information, but the art of creating understanding, empathy, and action. We believe that when equipped with proper behaviour change communication methods, each student not only spreads knowledge but also inspires and motivates people to voluntarily change. This is the key to building a safe and civilised Hà Nội - sustainable change stems from the awareness and trust of the community itself."By the end of the programme, students were assigned specific tasks with action plans, including organising community discussions, creating content for social media and building ambassador networks at schools and in localities. — VNS

Students in Hà Nội have participated in a pilot project on rabies prevention and sustainable economic development by gradually transforming the dog and cat meat trade activities in selected wards of Hà Nội.

Students become ambassadors in rabies prevention and reducing the dog and cat meat trade in Hà Nội

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471187_5347841557599973_vna_potal_san_bay_tan_son_nhat_dong_nghet_ngay_cuoi_nam_7825200.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A check-in counter at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport, HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam currently has a total of 28 aircraft grounded due to engine shortages, according to Tạ Minh Trọng, head of the Flight Safety Standards Division under the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV).The grounded aircraft are 24 A321NEOs, three A350s and one A320CEO, accounting for 13.1 per cent of the commercial fleet (28 out of 213 aircraft).The number of grounded aircraft is five fewer compared to the same period in 2024.The groundings are due to global recall and repair requirements from engine manufacturer Pratt &amp; Whitney (PW).The recall and maintenance needs affect many airlines not only in Việt Nam but also worldwide.The total number of aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality as of December 11, 2025, stands at 262 aircraft including 235 fixed-wing aircrafts and 27 helicopters.Of these, 213 aircraft are operated for commercial aviation, while 49 aircraft with 22 airplanes and 27 helicopters are used in general aviation.According to Trọng, Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City, and 20 airports nationwide.They also operate 113 international routes to 24 countries and territories, while foreign carriers from 30 countries and territories operate 142 regular international routes to Việt Nam.According to CAAV, international air passengers are estimated at 46.9 million this year, up 13.3 per cent from 2024.Vietnamese airlines carried 19.4 million international passengers, up 5.2 per cent year-on-year and accounting for 41.4 per cent of total international passengers.They also transported 36.6 million domestic passengers, up 7.5 per cent from 2024.Trọng said: “In 2025, Vietnamese airlines continue to record growth, with total passenger volume rising 6.7 per cent and cargo volume increasing 4.6 per cent compared with 2024.”CAAV has set targets for the air transport sector to reach 95 million passengers and 1.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2026. — VNS

Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City and 20 airports nationwide.

28 aircraft grounded due to engine shortages

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The work of most organizations would slow to a crawl without functioning IT systems.Bluewave provides computer-related support, including installation and maintenance of servers and desktop hardware and software; computer equipment standards; equipment and technical support for conferences and meetings; the infrastructure for enterprise resource planning applications and other office automation applications; internet access and file-sharing services; e-mail and groupware services; security for application and server data and protection for the computer environment from viruses, hackers and similar threats.

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We’ve been helping brands develop and define their voice since 2019. The times may have changed, but our love for creativity and problem-solving hasn't. We’re driven by technology and innovation to ensure we fulfill our key mission of helping our clients find their successful future.&nbsp;Searching for a professional consultant? Do not lose any time and send Bluewave&nbsp;an email. Because we&nbsp;will provide an incredible aid for your event promotion or your logistics management activities.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.blue-wave.vn/images/c4ca4238a0b923820dcc509a6f75849b(2)_20241107075544.jpg"></figure>​ Bluewave partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.&nbsp;To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Bluewave’s diverse, professional teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change through leading-edge management consulting as well as data science, technology and design, digital ventures, and business purpose.&nbsp;We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization to deliver results that help our clients thrive.MissionOur mission is to gather and verify the hard data, expert insights, and actionable advice that you need to build your brand and grow your business – to provide the practical business wisdom that manifests in your success.Contact us if you&nbsp;want:<ul><li>Uncover the answers to your most pressing business questions by surveying business decision-makers and consumers</li><li>Advance your business savvy by gathering the latest business insights, trends, and news</li><li>Help you find the right business services to execute on a big project</li><li>Inspire you with stories of successes and creative problem solving</li></ul>&nbsp;What we believeWhether you want to advance an idea, a capability, or the world at large, Bluewave is with you every step of the way. We excel in the business of human potential, and believe in its power to shape strategic, organizational, economic, societal change, and beyond.Get in touch so that we can kickstart your branding today. <a href="https://api.blue-wave.vn/document/BLUEWAVE%20DA%20FIX_20250310034645.pdf">Corporate capability statement</a>

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<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.blue-wave.vn/images/11d8c28a64490a987612f2332502467f (1)_20241107075814.jpg"></figure>In today’s business environment, strategy is more important than ever.At Bluewave, we offer creative solutions that have helped thousands of companies develop and execute winning strategies that create more value in their business. We work collaboratively with you, so you can:- Achieve sustained, profitable growth.- Develop a corporate strategy that supports end-to-end value creation, taking advantage of our broad expertise and world-class capabilities in business strategy, corporate finance, Micro-battles System, private equity transactions, organization and more.- Lead your company to its full potential, today and in the future, by making key decisions on where to play and how to win in your core business as you also build new engines of growth.- Develop digital strategies that align with your core strategy and propel you to a leadership position as digital reshapes your industry.- Leverage the power of proven tools and techniques that facilitate nimble experimentation and quick-hit problem resolution, recapturing the insurgent mindset that powered your company in its early days. Combine the talents of your commercially oriented and creative team members, the doers and the dreamers, to conceive and execute the bold new ideas that will fuel your strategy.

In today’s business environment, strategy is more important than ever.At Bluewave, we offer creative solutions that have helped thousands of companies develop and execute winning strategies that create more value in their business. We work collaboratively with you, so you can:- Achieve sustained, profitable growth.- Develop a corporate strategy that supports end-to-end value creation, taking advantage of our broad expertise and world-class capabilities in business strategy, corporate finance, Micro-battles System, private equity transactions, organization and more.- Lead your company to its full potential, today and in the future, by making key decisions on where to play and how to win in your core business as you also build new engines of growth.- Develop digital strategies that align with your core strategy and propel you to a leadership position as digital reshapes your industry.- Leverage the power of proven tools and techniques that facilitate nimble experimentation and quick-hit problem resolution, recapturing the insurgent mindset that powered your company in its early days. Combine the talents of your commercially oriented and creative team members, the doers and the dreamers, to conceive and execute the bold new ideas that will fuel your strategy.