The State Bank of Việt Nam and the Bank of Laos are exploring a joint cross-border retail payment system that would imply the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks

Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum Primary School for Pedagogical Practice became a model of excellence, piloting new Vietnam’s Grade 5 innovative education curriculum focused on teaching quality, digital learning, and student well-being; All pupils met learning goals

Vietnam signed with Russia a roadmap for nuclear cooperation until 2030: plans include a nuclear tech center in Dong Nai, fuel supply for Da Lat reactor and training programs; Talks also began on Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant using VVER-1200 tech

To modernize agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture is focusing on smart farming, digital land mapping, and AI monitoring; In Bắc Ninh, local authorities support eco-friendly tech to boost yields, cut labor, and lower emissions

11 island districts will be turned into “special zones”, areas directly managed by provinces with no district-level administration; This reform simplifies governance, boosts development, and strengthens national sovereignty in strategic maritime regions