Vietnam to welcome 20 millionth foreign visitor in a single year in Phu Quoc
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with the People’s Committee of An Giang province to hold a ceremony at Phu Quoc International Airport to welcome the 20 millionth international tourist in a single year for the first time ever in mid-December.
Deputy PM highlights role of education-training cooperation in Vietnam-Australia ties
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on December 11 highlighted the special and increasingly important role of education-training cooperation within the thriving Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia, while receiving Australian Minister for Education Jason Clare in Hanoi.
Party chief demands shift to inclusive social model in disability policies
Vietnam must shift from a medical and welfare-based approach to a fully inclusive social model when crafting policies for those with disabilities, Party General Secretary To Lam said on December 3, urging laws to treat the disabled as active contributors rather than care recipients.
PM directs final vetting for unsung heroes at national emulation congress
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 15th meeting of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation for the 2021-2026 term in Hanoi on November 27 to approve a list of collectives and individuals set to be honoured at the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress scheduled for December.
1.1 trillion VND in emergency aid allocated to four flood-hit provinces
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on November 23 signed a decision approving an emergency aid allocation of 1.1 trillion VND (41.74 million USD) from the central budget’s 2025 contingency fund to four provinces – Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Gia Lai and Dak Lak – to address severe damage caused by recent floods.
PM chairs emergency online meeting on storm, flood response
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who was in Algeria for an official visit, on November 20 evening (Hanoi time) chaired an emergency online meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies and localities on urgent measures to respond to heavy rains, floods, and other natural disasters in several central provinces.
New housing, resettlement for storm-hit families must be completed by January 31, 2026: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that new housing and resettlement be provided for households whose homes were swept away, completely collapsed, or severely damaged by floods in the central region before January 31, 2026, according to his recently-signed urgent dispatch.
Government to consider bringing forward base salary rise: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 30 that while base salary rise is scheduled for July 2026, the government will review and seek approval from competent authorities, including the National Assembly, to consider moving up the timeline.
Over 40.46 million USD raised to support people affected by natural disasters
Donations from agencies, organisations, and individuals to support people affected by natural disasters and floods had totalled more than 1.06 trillion VND (over 40.46 million USD) as of 17:00 on October 21, according to the Central Relief Board under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee.
