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Vietnam Fatherland Front’s 11th Congress looks into stronger teamwork with Government, NA

The Government and VFF Central Committee have worked in lockstep to foster great national unity, roll out social welfare, strengthen public outreach and political system building, enhance oversight and social criticism, fight corruption and wastefulness, improve legal and policy frameworks, and advance people‑to‑people diplomacy.

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Singapore, Italy emphasise dialogue on Strait of Hormuz

Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said on May 12 that the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz is criticial to regional stability, global energy security, and international trade.

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VIPC Summit 2026 highlights Vietnam’s ambitions in strategic technologies

Through the VIPC Summit 2026, Vietnam aims to reaffirm its commitment to building a transparent, competitive and internationally integrated investment environment, while promoting new financial mechanisms and institutions to make science, technology, innovation and digital transformation strategic growth motivation in the coming years.

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Two-tier local administration improves public service delivery: Seminar

The two-tier local government model has operated relatively stable despite heavy workloads and high reform demands. Many localities have quickly adapted, while people have shown support for streamlined administration and expectations for a more modern, efficient and accountable public sector.

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No “blind spots” in crackdown on smuggling, counterfeit goods

In the Jan-April period, authorities nationwide uncovered and handled nearly 44,000 cases related to smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods, while initiating 1,464 criminal cases involving 2,277 suspects, according to the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Commercial Fraud and Counterfeit Goods (National Steering Committee 389).

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Alliance launched to support Korean firms seeking opportunities in Vietnam

The name “Vietnam Wings” symbolises the ambition to help Korean SMEs “spread their wings” into overseas markets. The alliance currently consists of 17 companies, including seven firms that participated in West Power’s Vietnam market promotion programme in 2025.

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Authorities step up crackdown on violations of copyright, IP right

Inspection activities will focus on detecting and handling violations related to software copyright infringement at enterprises; as well as piracy involving films, music, television programmes and video games in the digital environment.

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Boat sinks off Malaysia's Pangkor island, leaving 14 missing

Initial investigations found that the total number of undocumented migrants on board the boat was 37, Perak maritime director Mohamad Shukri Khotob said in a statement. So far, 23 victims have been rescued.

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Forum discusses digital trust in finance during AI era

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Pham The Tung told the forum that Vietnam’s financial and banking industry is racing through a digital overhaul, creating major opportunities as the country aims for double-digit growth in 2026 and beyond.

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All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035

Looking ahead to 2035, Vietnam envisions becoming a comprehensive and sustainable digital nation where all transactions between citizens and government agencies are conducted online. National databases, with population data at the core, will be interconnected and efficiently utilised to support smart governance and real-time decision-making.

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