Science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation should become the new focus of Việt Nam–China relations. Việt Nam is placing this field at the centre of its national development strategy; China is also strongly propelling high-quality development, scientific and technological self-strengthening and new productive forces.
In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in China, Wei Tao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stressed that infrastructure connectivity forms the foundation of cooperation, enabling smoother flows of goods and people.
The official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú has been described by Cambodian officials as carrying profound political and diplomatic significance, helping reinforce the traditional ties between the two Parties and countries.
The April 9–10 visits to Laos and Cambodia by Politburo member and Secretariat Permanent member Trần Cẩm Tú were highly successful, underscoring Việt Nam, Laos, and Cambodia’s shared commitment to elevating their ties and contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and development.
Since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership 13 years ago, relations between Italy and Việt Nam have steadily expanded and deepened, supported by the regular convening of bilateral mechanisms.
Agreements reached during the visit will help shape the future direction of the bilateral ties, paving the way for a new phase in the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the China-Việt Nam Community.
Officials highlighted progress on flagship projects and reaffirmed political ties as the cornerstone of bilateral relations.
A planned state visit by Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm to China is expected to reinforce political trust and set priorities for bilateral cooperation, a Chinese scholar said.
With Hà Nội’s ambitious 100-year master plan under review, experts are urging policymakers to move beyond conventional development thinking and ready the capital for deep uncertainty.
The trip by Trần Cẩm Tú underscores the two countries’ commitment to strengthening traditional ties and implementing high-level agreements reached earlier this year.
Central to this vision, Việt Nam’s leaders have articulated a simple but powerful principle: development must serve people. People are both the root and the ultimate goal of progress.
Việt Nam is moving to overhaul the way public research funding is managed, with a new draft decree proposing to give the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) greater autonomy and a stronger focus on results.
In an interview with Vietnam News Agency, Associate Professor Dr Đào Ngọc Chiến, Director of NAFOSTED, outlined how the reforms could reshape the country’s research landscape.
The visit is expected to further strengthen and deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries, bringing practical benefits to the people of both nations and contributing to peace, friendship, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
“People are the root” doctrine serves as the ultimate yardstick for all policy decisions and the core source of strength for Việt Nam's revolution.
The Ambassador noted that the trip by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú is expected to further consolidate and deepen political trust between the two Parties and States
Media outlets across South America on April 7 carried extensive and positive coverage of Việt Nam’s 16th National Assembly electing key leaders, viewing the move as a significant step in adjusting the country’s leadership structure to support long-term development.
A growing number of graduates find themselves unemployed or working outside their field, highlighting a persistent disconnect between higher education and labour market needs.
Lawmakers say the appointments set the tone for governance and policy execution over the next five years.