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Authorities urged to ensure effective, transparent lending rate cuts
Government officials attend the Government's regular October press briefing. The Government Office held its regular October press briefing in Hanoi, chaired by Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Dang Xuan Phong, who also serves as the Government's spokesperson, to discuss the country's socioeconomic performance and priorities for the remainder of the year.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to select investors for 90km of interregional metro lines
On October 3, at the Government’s regular September meeting, held in person and online with ministries, agencies and localities and chaired by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Nguyen Loc Ha, reported on the city’s socio-economic situation. FDI attraction emerges as a bright spot Upon completion, Phuoc An Bridge will help connect the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port complex with Dong Nai and the Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway.
Urban development law opens new opportunities for Ho Chi Minh City
The National Assembly’s approval of the Urban Development Law on August 24 marks a major milestone, establishing a stronger legal framework for urban development, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City. To explore the opportunities created by the law and the city’s strategy for putting it into practice, a reporter of Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper (SGGP) interviewed National Assembly deputy Vo Ngoc Thanh Truc, Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly delegation.
Millions of extra textbooks printed for supply security for next academic year
Editor-in-Chief: Nguyen Khac Van Deputy Editors-in-Chief: Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Pham Van Truong, Bui Thi Hong Suong, Truong Duc Nghia, Pham Thi Van Anh, Duong Van Quang, Nguyen Duc Hien, Nguyen Khac Cuong, Tran Gia Bao Senior Managing Editors: Ngo Quang Truong, Nguyen Chien Dung, Nguyen Phuoc Binh Office: 432-434 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City Tel : (028) 39294068 - (028) 39294091 Fax : (028) 3.9294.083 Email SGGP English Edition : sggpnews@sggp.org.vn
Parents struggle to secure textbooks as new school year nears
Parents and students struggle to find textbooks. Textbook shortages reported in several localities In Hanoi, Nguyen Van Tuan of Hoang Mai Ward said his child would enter second grade this year. The family had spent the past week searching for textbooks and was still unable to find the Vietnamese Language textbook on August 17, despite checking both online retailers and physical bookstores.
More than 320 candidates sit retake exam in Tuyen Quang amid investigation
Candidates at Tuyen Quang High School for Gifted Students on the morning of August 14 Security personnel were deployed at the school gate from shortly after 5 a.m. to maintain order and ensure examination security.
Ministry orders exam retake in Tuyen Quang after widespread fraud
The press conference is co-chaired by Standing Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong and Director General of the Quality Management Department Huynh Van Chuong.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung heads the National Civil Defense Steering Committee.
Báo Sài Gòn Giải phóng•21/07/2026 Prime Minister Le Minh Hung heads the National Civil Defense Steering Committee. Photo: VIET CHUNG The Deputy Heads of the Steering Committee include: Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc (Permanent Deputy Head); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang; Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung ; Minister of Public Security; Minister of Agriculture and Environment; and Minister of Health.
The Prime Minister directs proactive response to heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of Northern Vietnam.
Severe landslide occurred at Km76+250 on National Highway 12, in Chieng Chan village, Le Loi commune, Lai Chau province.
Draft circular aims to balance mandatory curriculum, supplementary learning
Extracurricular educational activities engaged in by students at Hoa Binh Primary School in Saigon Ward, HCMC (Photo: SGGP) The draft circular was, according to the Ministry of Education and Training, meticulously constructed to concretize the major provisions outlined in Education Law No.123/2025/QH15, aiming to meet the rigorous demands of systemic innovation directed at comprehensively developing learners’ inherent qualities and core competencies, perfectly aligning with the practical...
Ho Chi Minh City aims to become country’s cultural industry hub
Presiding over a group discussion of the Ho Chi Minh City’s National Assembly delegation on the morning of April 20, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang emphasized the city’s determination to become the country’s leading center for cultural industry development, as deputies debated a draft resolution on breakthrough cultural policies. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang speaks at the session.
Ho Chi Minh City NA deputies call for expanding economic activities overseas
Expanding economic space beyond borders On the morning of April 10, delegates in Group 2, the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly delegation, continued discussions on implementing the 2026 socio-economic development plan. The session focused on key issues such as achieving double-digit growth, controlling inflation, and maintaining macroeconomic stability. A group discussion session on the socio-economic situation by the Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly delegation.
General Secretary to announce Party Congress results at int’l press conference
According to the Press Center of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the international press conference will take place at the Press Center in the National Convention Center, Hanoi immediately following the conclusion of the 14th National Congress. The press conference will be chaired by the General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee to announce the results of the 14th National Congress of the Party.
National Congress elects 200 members of 14th Party Central Committee
The 14th Party Central Committee comprises 200 members, including 180 official members and 20 alternate members. General Secretary To Lam was re-elected as Member of the 14th Party Central Committee. (Photo: SGGP/ Quang Phuc) The press release on the fourth working day, January 22, noted that the Congress spent the entire day focusing on personnel matters for the 14th Party Central Committee. General Secretary To Lam, Chair of the Presidium, presided over the session.
14th National Party Congress elects new CPV Central Committee
At an international press briefing on the afternoon of January 14, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu said preparations for the 14th-term Party Central Committee personnel followed Party regulations and the law, and were conducted in a rigorous, transparent and balanced manner.
HCMC targets livable global city model
Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, and Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, delivers a keynote presentation.
Massive university merger plan looms as Vietnam chases global standards
Resolution No. 71 by the Politburo has set a clear and ambitious goal that by 2030, Vietnam’s higher education institutions will have evolved into national and regional powerhouses of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The challenge this time extends far beyond simply streamlining the administrative apparatus.
EVN’s financial woes spark debate on new pricing model
At the event, Deputy General Director Nguyen Xuan Nam of Vietnam Electricity (EVN) addressed recent consumer complaints about unusually high electricity bills. He stated that EVN had directed its power companies to conduct a thorough review of all affected customer accounts. The investigation concluded that the surge was not due to billing errors but rather to an anomalous heatwave in early August. “The system’s output reached a record-breaking peak of over 1 billion kWh”, he explained.
Government provides emergency financial support to Dien Bien, Nghe An provinces
Under the decision, the Government will allocate VND300 billion (US$11.5 million) from the 2025 national budget reserves to support initial recovery efforts in the two flood-affected provinces. According to a proposal from the Ministry of Finance in Document No. 11826/BTC-NSNN dated August 2, 2025, Dien Bien will receive VND100 billion, and Nghe An will receive VND200 billion.
Dai Doan Ket Newspaper organizes "Journey to report achievements" at the homeland's border
The event includes a series of activities "Journey of reporting achievements" at the homeland's border and the creative campaign "Continue writing the story of pride" in 2025. The event is held on the occasion of major national holidays in 2025, including the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.
Proposal for Ho Chi Minh City to loosen public debt ceiling to invest in key projects, especially urban railways
Speaking at the discussion session, Deputy Nguyen Thi Le, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, said that this is a fundamental law in allocating and effectively using national resources and promoting sustainable development in the new situation. Therefore, the law needs to clearly demonstrate the spirit of decentralization and decentralization, along with enhancing accountability.
Prime Minister requests strict handling of price fixing and real estate market manipulation
According to the report, the real estate market still faces many difficulties and problems, notably limited supply, imbalance between segments, slow progress in implementing social housing and many projects facing legal problems related to land, investment, construction, auctions, etc.
The Government announced a roadmap for handling facilities that do not meet fire prevention and fighting requirements.
Decree 105/2025/ND-CP stipulates that by January 1, 2026 at the latest, the Provincial People's Committee shall complete the classification, establishment and publication of a list of facilities that do not meet fire prevention and fighting requirements as prescribed and are unable to remedy them according to technical standards and regulations at the time of putting them into operation before the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue takes effect in the area under their management.
Prime Minister requests focus on responding to landslide and flash flood risks in the North
On May 23, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed the Prime Minister's telegram on focusing on responding to the risk of landslides, flash floods, and localized flooding in the North.
Proposal to increase more than 3,700 billion VND for Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway phase 1
At the meeting, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh said that the project was approved by the National Assembly in Resolution No. 59/2022/QH15 from 2022, with a total length of about 53.7km, a scale of 4-6 lanes, and a design speed of 100km/h. The project is divided into 3 component projects, expected to be basically completed in 2025 and put into synchronous operation in 2026.
Submitting to the National Assembly the policy of investing in Quy Nhon - Pleiku expressway with over 43,700 billion VND
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh said that the Central Highlands region in general and Gia Lai province in particular have great potential for economic development thanks to their rich natural resources and diverse and unique culture. Meanwhile, Binh Dinh province is the economic and political center of the South Central region, with advantages in developing the marine economy, tourism and international trade.
Prioritize the allocation of resources to support housing for relatives of martyrs and people with meritorious services.
The Prime Minister pointed out that there are still some shortcomings and limitations in the implementation of the program that need to be urgently focused on to effectively overcome.
National Assembly delegates propose to consider the ratio of central and local budget regulation
Speaking at the discussion group of Ho Chi Minh City, Chairman of the National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee Phan Van Mai said that we need to strongly decentralize to ensure that work is resolved quickly. The amendment of the State Budget Law and the Law amending 7 laws this time also aims at that goal.
National Assembly finalizes resolution on breakthrough in private economic development
Priority is given to civil, economic and administrative measures. Accordingly, regarding improving the business environment, the resolution requires strict handling of acts of abuse and exploitation of inspection and examination to harass and cause difficulties for enterprises, business households and business individuals. Strongly shift from pre-inspection to post-inspection associated with improving the effectiveness and efficiency of inspection and supervision.
Resolutely cut out cumbersome procedures that cause trouble for people and businesses
Information at the meeting showed that digital transformation continues to develop strongly; promoting the deployment of 5G services nationwide (11,500 BTS stations were built in the first 4 months of 2025). Mobile internet speed increased sharply, entering the top 20 in the world ; satellite internet has been licensed and piloted. E-commerce continues to grow strongly (increased by 22% in the first 4 months of 2025).
2,300 delegates will attend the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress
The 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress has the theme: "Emulation to innovate, create, accelerate breakthroughs to bring the country into an era of strong, civilized, and prosperous development".
Legalize "risk acceptance" but must have solutions to prevent abuse
Discussing the draft law, National Assembly deputies still have concerns about many contents. Delegate Tran Khanh Thu (Thai Binh) and many other delegates are interested in the issue of accepting risks in science, technology (S&T) and innovation activities. Deputy Tran Khanh Thu said that the contents of the risk acceptance mechanism in scientific and technological research and innovation activities are still general.
Construction of Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway to start in December 2025
This is an important inter-regional railway line, with a total length of more than 403km, passing through 9 provinces and cities: Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Hai Phong. The line starts at the rail connection point across the border between the new Lao Cai Station (Lao Cai City) and Ha Khau Bac Station (China); the end point is at Lach Huyen wharf area, Hai Phong City.
Will submit to the National Assembly the investment policy for the Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 Project
In his opening speech, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that in May 2025, the National Assembly Standing Committee will hold many meetings to pass the Resolution on the arrangement of commune-level administrative units and a number of other important contents, including the work of collecting public opinions on amending the Constitution. The 45th session was divided into two sessions.
The Prime Minister chaired a meeting on the arrangement and reorganization of administrative units and the organization of two-level local governments.
At the meeting, the Government gave its opinions on: reporting on the implementation of the work of arranging administrative units at all levels and organizing two-level local governments, the content of the submission to the Government of the Project dossiers on arranging and merging provinces and cities and the Project dossiers on arranging commune-level administrative units; the work of building and perfecting institutions related to organizing two-level local governments, implementing...
Consulting people on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Constitution on the VNeID application
As directed, the Ministry of Public Security will establish and manage a utility system so that people can directly give their opinions on the draft Resolution on the VNeID application, starting from May 6 and ending on May 29.
National Assembly Delegate: Must create favorable conditions for the private economy to access national resources
According to National Assembly delegate Tran Hoang Ngan (HCMC), we need to soon institutionalize Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, creating conditions for the private economic sector to access all national resources in the most favorable way with the most incentives. Only then can the private economic sector realize Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, turning the private economy into the most important driving force in the country's economic development by 2030.
Vietnam aims to train semiconductor industry human resources to meet international standards
The workshop was attended by leaders, experts and business representatives from many fields. Information at the workshop showed that, in the context of Vietnam aiming to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030 according to the Government's orientation, building a synchronous training ecosystem - connecting schools, businesses and international organizations - is an urgent requirement.
Genetic Foundation of Leaf Senescence: Insights from Natural and Cultivated Plant Diversity
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SGGP continues delivering aid to flood-affected students
Continuing its relief efforts for those severely affected by the floods following Typhoon No.3 (Yagi), a delegation from Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper (SGGP), led by Deputy Editor-in-Chief Bui Thi Hong Suong, delivered support gifts to students and schools impacted by the storm and flooding in Phu Tho Province on October 1.
Opening ceremonies for new school year in downpours-hit areas to be canceled
The storm has a high possibility of making landfall in Northern provinces with its strong intensity, mostly affecting the Northern cities and provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam and Ninh Binh.
Prime Minister urges immediate response to Typhoon No.3
Earlier that morning, Typhoon No.3, named Yagi, crossed Luzon Island in the Philippines and entered the Northeastern part of the East Sea, becoming the third typhoon to form in the East Sea in 2024. The strongest winds near the storm's center reached level 8, with gusts up to level 12. Forecasts indicate that Typhoon Yagi will continue to strengthen, with winds at sea potentially reaching level 13, with gusts up to level 16 in the coming days.
Northern localities urgently deal with storm, downpour-triggered flood
The dispatch emphasized that a tropical low-pressure system in the East Sea had intensified into a storm, the second storm of this year’s hurricane season. The storm is forecast to directly affect the Gulf of Tonkin, causing strong winds over the sea and heavy rainfall to the northern regions and Thanh Hoa, especially the northeast Northern region in the coming days.
Vietnam to finish at least 130km of expressway this year
Accordingly, the Government has identified 12 main tasks, with the priority on: Promoting economic growth, stabilizing macroeconomy, controlling inflation, and ensuring major balances; Implementing suitable credit solutions for macroeconomic developments and the inflation status, answering the capital needs for the economy; Encouraging credit organizations to reduce costs, simplify loan procedures, decrease loan interest rates to support the economy; Implementing measures to increase access...
Energy solutions major Gotion to hold 15 mln of VinFast shares
By Phan Thao Sat, August 19, 2023 | 9:33 pm GTM+7 Gotion Inc., an energy solutions company aiming at creating the next generation of battery technology, owns 15 million VFS shares of Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). VinFast started trading on the Nasdaq in the U.S. on Tuesday, August 15 at $10 in par value.
Positive motivation for entire economic region
All delegates have high expectations that the implementation of the resolution of HCMC will truly lead to significant results.
Public sector must update hiring policies to welcome talents: experts
Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat and Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee's Organization Commission Truong Thi Mai stressed on the need to have specific policies for young civil servants, along with perfecting necessary mechanisms, criteria to draw excellent university graduates and promising young scientists to the public sector as the next generation.
Practical measures needed to attract talents to public sector
Statistics from the Home Affairs Ministry reveal that from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022, nearly 40,000 civil servants and public employees quit their job, most of whom are under 40 years old and own a university degree.
Gen Z not much interested in public sector’s positions
45-year-old Nguyen Hong Minh recalled that she used to work in the Industry and Trade Ministry as she had graduated with excellent academic results. However, after rounds after rounds of strict screening, she found out that a chance to prove herself in the new position was an even more challenging task as she was usually assigned minor errands. That was why she decided to opt out and is now a senior manager of Women’s Initiative for Startups and Entrepreneurship (WISE).
Public sector finding trouble attracting talented people
After the Politburo introduced Conclusion No.86-KL/TW on January 24, 2014 about policies to attract graduates with excellent results and outstanding scientists into the public sector, the Government released Decree No.140/2017/ND-CP on December 5, 2017 to specify that conclusion. The Finance Ministry was the first to hold the hiring procedure accordingly, predicting to recruit 88 people. Yet in reality, only 51 were employed.
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