Digital transformation improves public service delivery

01/07/2026
03:04

One year after Việt Nam introduced its two-tier local administrative system, alongside the benefits, public service centres are facing heavier workloads and higher expectations from residents. In Bắc Giang Ward of Bắc Ninh Province, digital reform is changing not only how public services are delivered, but also how local officials work.

Vietnam - Mexico deepen parliamentary ties

Vietnam - Mexico deepen parliamentary ties

Politics 00:48

National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn received the General Secretary of Mexico's Labour Party on 17 July. The top legislator reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to strengthening its traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Mexico, an important partner in Latin America. He also welcomed the establishment and activities of the Mexico-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, saying stronger ties between the two friendship groups and parliamentary committees would deepen legislative cooperation.

Vietnam - Republic of Korea cooperation in high-tech education

Vietnam - Republic of Korea cooperation in high-tech education

Politics 02:53

Artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital transformation are driving demand for highly skilled workers in Vietnam, as the country's high-tech sector continues to expand. This is creating a growing challenge: how to equip students with the skills needed by a rapidly changing industry. Closer cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in education could help develop the talent both sides need.

U.S. evidence reveals Con Tien mass grave

U.S. evidence reveals Con Tien mass grave

Politics 03:20

Records and documents from the US are helping Vietnam continue the search for fallen soldiers from the war. A recent handover includes a dossier on a suspected mass grave site at Con Tien Hill in Quang Tri, offering new leads in the ongoing search.

Vietnamese top leader concludes visits to Australia, New Zealand

Vietnamese top leader concludes visits to Australia, New Zealand

Politics 05:41

Party General Secretary and President To Lam concluded his State visits to Australia and New Zealand on 14 August, marking the first visit by the top Vietnamese leader to the two Comprehensive Strategic Partners in the South Pacific since Vietnam upgraded its relations with Australia in March 2024 and with New Zealand in February 2025.

Vietnam - New Zealand: From commitments to action

Vietnam - New Zealand: From commitments to action

Politics 02:59

Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to New Zealand is believed to have opened a new phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. From trade and investment to technology, education and people-to-people links, experts say the challenge is turning political momentum into tangible results.

National Assembly concludes extraordinary session first phase

National Assembly concludes extraordinary session first phase

Politics 01:13

The 16th National Assembly has wrapped up the first phase of an Extraordinary Session on Thursday morning. A wide range of legislative items were debated, and many pressing matters remain on the agenda for the second phase.