Emphasising the traditional friendship and the consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party, State, and Government in prioritising friendly relations and cooperation with China, the PM expressed his hope that the two countries will continue to strengthen solidarity, consolidate trust, promote comprehensive cooperation, and support each other's development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a letter to the Department of Economic Security and the Department of Security Investigation under the Ministry of Public Security, praising the two departments for dismantling an organized cybercriminal group running the ONUS virtual currency trading system to defraud people of their property on a large scale.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 28 said strategic technologies must tackle Vietnam’s practical challenges, while chairing a meeting of the Government’s Steering Committee for science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and Project 06.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked investors for attending the Thanh Hoa investment promotion conference, showing their interest, support and sharing with the province’s determination to become a “model province,” as envisioned by President Ho Chi Minh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Virtual Atomic Energy Museum and the Moscow Metro Joint Operations Centre (JOC) of Russia on March 24 (local time) to explore the country’s strengths in nuclear energy and urban rail systems - the two areas where Russia has advantages while Vietnam is prioritising for development.
The official welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was held solemnly at Vnukovo-2 International Airport in Moscow, chaired by Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Yurevich Rudenko.
PM Chinh instructed relevant agencies to continue revising the decree toward expanding beneficiaries and adjusting income ceilings. Proposed thresholds include a maximum average monthly income of 25 million VND (950 USD) for single individuals, 35 million VND (1,330 USD) for single parents raising minor children, and a combined monthly income of up to 50 million VND (1,900 USD) for married applicants.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, according to an announcement released on March 20 by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
PM Chinh stressed that the top priority is to ensure no shortages of energy or fuel in any circumstances; minimise negative impacts from the energy crisis on macroeconomic management; and prevent disruptions to supply chains, production, business activities, and people’s consumption.
According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the philosophy of the plan must place people at the centre and as the driving force of development, and Hanoi should aim to become a prosperous, civilised and modern city that preserves its cultural identity.
PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the VAST to continue to serve as the Party and State’s strategic advisory body on science – technology in key areas such as artificial intelligence, energy, marine economy, water security, and aerospace, alongside building a national sci-tech database.
PM Chinh encouraged local residents to explore additional crops and livestock suitable for intercropping in order to maximise land use efficiency. Farmers were also urged to strengthen cooperation with one another and with businesses by joining cooperatives, consolidating land resources and working together to expand production and improve incomes.
Him Lam was regarded as the “steel gateway” guarding the Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex built by the French colonial forces. The site was chosen by the Vietnamese campaign command as the opening target of the historic battle.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 called for strongest possible efforts to accelerate transport infrastructure development, stressing its crucial role in helping Vietnam achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026.
PM Chinh affirmed that the EU and its member states are top priority partners in Vietnam's foreign policy, and the establishment of a new framework reflects the increasingly high level of political trust and creates momentum for expanding cooperation in all fields.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned of potential impacts on the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly inflation and growth, as well as on energy security and logistics due to rising prices, possible supply chain disruptions, the safety of Vietnamese citizens abroad, national defence and security, public order and foreign affairs while chairing a government meeting.
Governing agencies, project management units, consultants, contractors, and especially Steering Committee members were urged to redouble efforts, heighten accountability, and carry out assigned tasks in accordance with legal procedures and proper authority. All projects must ensure progress and quality while preventing corruption, misconduct, and any form of wastefulness.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested reviewing and adjusting provisions of the FTA to better reflect the evolving global context, based on a comprehensive assessment of its implementation to date, ensuring substantive and balanced benefits for all parties.
Inspecting sections passing through Duc Pho and Binh De tunnels, the PM visited and presented gifts to engineers and workers at the construction sites. He expressed appreciation for their dedication, noting that many had forgone family time and worked continuously through the Lunar New Year holiday to accelerate progress and bring the projects to early completion.
PM Chinh affirmed the determination to honour, inherit and further promote the great values and legacy left by PM Pham Van Dong for today and future generations, in service of building a strong, prosperous, civilised and happy Vietnam that steadily advances toward socialism.