[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s approach to overseas Vietnamese affairs has undergone a significant evolution, reflecting the shift from Politburo Resolution 36 adopted in 2004 to Resolution 23 issued earlier this month.

[VOVWORLD] - On August 19 Vietnam marked the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution. That revolution ended colonial and feudal rule and upheld the people’s right to life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. Since that historic victory, the happiness of the people has remained a constitutional objective throughout Vietnam’s development.

[VOVWORLD] - Climate change, which used to be seen simply as an environmental issue, has become one of the greatest human rights challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Conclusion No. 75, issued by the 14th Party Central Committee in July 2026, identifies environmental protection and climate change response as one of the pillars of national development in the new period. With this Conclusion, Vietnam sends a consistent message to the international community that protecting the environmen

[VOVWORLD] - The protection of human rights in any country should be measured not only by its legal framework and international commitments, but also by the tangible benefits people experience in their everyday lives. In Vietnam, human rights alongside social progress and equity has long been a consistent guiding principle of the Party and the State.

[VOVWORLD] - In the digital era, human rights extend beyond the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Constitution to encompass the right to access knowledge, protect personal data, benefit from scientific and technological advances, and enjoy equal opportunities for development. Recognizing these emerging needs, Vietnam has continued to refine its legal framework to ensure that every stage of national development is accompanied by stronger protection and promotion of human rights.

[VOVWORLD] - As the world becomes increasingly volatile and unpredictable, Vietnam must take proactive steps to prevent risks, strengthen resilience, and enhance its capacity to adapt. This was one of the key messages delivered by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam in his opening address at the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee.

[VOVWORLD] - A year ago, Vietnam launched a sweeping administrative apparatus reform with the goal of building a modern, streamlined, effective, and efficient governance. Over the past year, positive changes have been seen in the flow of administrative procedures.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 is facing mounting pressure after GDP growth in the first half of the year fell 1.52 percentage points below the target. To go big in its sprint in the second half, the Government is rolling out aggressive measures to unleash key growth drivers and make full use of the economy's potential.

[VOVWORLD] - After 18 months of implementation, Resolution No. 57 on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation has created a systemic transformation in Vietnam's governance framework.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh was elected on June 18 a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term, receiving the most votes for any candidate.