VOV.VN - As the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam opens its first extraordinary session, expectations are high that a broad package of legislative reforms will remove institutional bottlenecks, unlock new growth drivers and provide a stronger legal foundation for the country's next stage of development.

VOV.VN - Economic development achievements and steadily improving human development indicators serve as clear, concrete evidence of Vietnam’s priority in promoting and protecting human rights.

VOV.VN - Economic diplomacy is poised to become a driving force for Vietnamese enterprises amid a rapidly fluctuating global economy. Turning opportunities into growth requires an ecosystem with tight coordination among the State, overseas diplomatic missions, and the business community.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s next stage of economic development should be driven by productivity, innovation, technology and high-quality human resources rather than traditional cost advantages, with foreign investment playing a greater role in technology transfer and strengthening domestic capabilities.

VOV.VN - Building on President Ho Chi Minh's vision of human rights, the Communist Party of Vietnam has progressively developed a people-centred approach that views human beings as the driving force, the primary actor and the ultimate goal of national development.

VOV.VN - Moving beyond mere GDP growth, global capital now demands Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards for high-quality FDI in Vietnam. Yet, a clear gap persists between the country's ESG commitments and its actual implementation.

VOV.VN - Far from an abstract concept, Vietnam’s human rights achievements are proven by hard socio-economic data, rising global standing, and its election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's three-tier local government system marks a fundamental shift in governance, with experts saying the reform aims to place citizens and businesses at the center of public administration rather than simply streamline the state apparatus.

VOV.VN - A senior cultural scholar says Vietnam must move beyond preserving heritage to turning culture into a driver of innovation, economic growth and national soft power.