An official highlighted how the Party Organization of the National Assembly leads legislative renewal, power control and institutional completion today.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son signed Decision No.155/QD-TTg approving the action program on the implementation of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan in Viet Nam for the 2026–2035 period.

The 14th National Party Congress sets bold goals, including double-digit growth from 2026, grounded in Vietnam’s strengthened internal capacity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) shakes hands with ASML Vice President Eduard Stiphout, Ha Noi, January 15, 2026 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Pham stressed that a semiconductor ecosystem has already taken shape in Viet Nam, with the presence of many global tech giants such as Samsung, Intel, NVIDIA, VDL-ETG, Tecnotion and Coherent, alongside Vietnamese technology enterprises with strong potential for cooperation, including Viettel, FPT and VSAP Lab.

The Prime Minister took the occasion to seek the Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's support to connect qualified Vietnamese enterprises so that they can participate more deeply in its global supply chains, thereby diversifying and enhancing the stability of the group's supply chains in the Asian region.

Pham proposed the Dutch firm expand training programs, expert exchanges, internships and scholarship support for the nation in the semiconductor field. The Vietnamese Government remains committed to accompanying and creating the most favorable conditions for foreign enterprises, including ASML, to invest and operate successfully and sustainably in the country, he affirmed.

In reply, Eduard Stiphout said ASML plays a central role in the global semiconductor value chain.

Commending Viet Nam's development strategy based on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation – including the development of the semiconductor industry, the ASML vice president stated that the group is ready to become an integral part of the country's semiconductor sector.

Agreeing with his host's views, Stiphout said his company is studying the possibility of expanding its supply chain in Viet Nam, cooperating in the establishment of a training, research and development center, considering a formal presence in the country, and assessing opportunities to supply equipment to potential customers.

These efforts would contribute to the development of Viet Nam's semiconductor ecosystem, as envisaged by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, he added./.

Viet Nam’s goal to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 is not merely a promise but a 'commitment to action', reiterated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The Vietnam’s National Assembly pledged closer coordination with the US Congress to ensure cooperation mechanisms are implemented effectively and sustainably.

The Government commits to General Secretary To Lam's directives, prioritizing double-digit growth and strengthening economic autonomy and resilience.

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Chairing the 5th meeting of the railway projects steering committee, Prime Minister stresses clear task allocation, strict accountability and resource focus.