Former US ambassador David B. Shear expressed his belief that both countries will soon find ways to resolve current trade differences and further strengthen their cooperative ties across all sectors.
French Ambassador to Việt Nam Olivier Brochet spoke with the press to reflect on key milestones in bilateral relations and share his outlook on future cooperation.
"We’ve developed a strong collaborative relationship. The United States continues to work closely with the Vietnamese Government to access sites where we can hopefully recover the remains of Americans."
In the context of rapid changes in the world and regional situation, the Việt Nam–US relationship has maintained stability and positive development momentum, showing that this is a relationship with strategic depth, mutual complementarity, adaptability and practical benefits for both sides.
With the country aiming for high-income status, closing the development gap for ethnic minority communities has become a national priority. Central to this goal is sustained investment in education, vocational training, and leadership development.
No conversation about Việt Nam–US relations would be complete without acknowledging the scars of war and the painstaking efforts both sides have made to heal them.
With a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and multilateralisation, Việt Nam has viewed Brazil as an ideal partner that shares a common vision of a just world based on international law.
Deputy Head of the General Planning Department at Bạch Mai Hospital Dr Trần Thái Sơn said the biggest beneficiaries are patients, particularly those with limited mobility or living far from healthcare facilities.
In recent years, Việt Nam has passed many laws and resolutions of the National Assembly related to human rights and citizen rights; thereby contributing to concretising the Constitution 2013 as well as international treaties on human rights to which Việt Nam is a member.
Việt Nam’s participation as a BRICS 'partner country' will strengthen the group’s global influence, Brazil’s top diplomat in Hà Nội said.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's visit to Brazil from July 4–8 is expected to deepen Việt Nam's role in the Global South and strengthen its newly upgraded Strategic Partnership with the South American nation.
Article by Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou to Việt Nam News on the Independence Day of Belarus.
Nguyễn Mạnh Thắng, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Portugal, stated that, with the solid foundation and achievements of the past 50 years and the strong political will of the two governments and the people, Việt Nam–Portugal relations are set to expand and deepen, rising to a new height that reflects the true potential, shared values, and mutual aspirations of the two nations.
Initial success has been achieved as people now understand that the overhaul will save public expenditure, foster more balanced development and enable the formation of new economic hubs. The ultimate goal is to develop digital government, smart smart cities, integrated economic zones and flexible administrative models that offer faster, more transparent public services, saving time and costs for both citizens and businesses.
As Việt Nam moves towards universal health coverage, the Government is exploring a phased approach to hospital fee exemptions. Rather than offering completely free healthcare, the policy aims to reduce out-of-pocket spending and improve access through the national health insurance system.
Following Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s directions at the ceremony, the Vietnamese Embassy in China and other Vietnamese representative agencies abroad would work closely with local authorities, agencies, and mass organisations. The goal is to build a streamlined, modern administrative system that better serves both domestic and overseas Vietnamese (OV) communities.
This is the era of those who are willing to take bold actions, make decisions, and serve the nation. Việt Nam does not choose the easy path but the right path.
"While some countries are cutting back on development assistance, Canada is doubling down. In fact, we had one of the largest increases in development assistance into Việt Nam just this year, with the approval of new projects, and many of those new projects are responding to the Government's articulated priorities for government reform," Canadian Ambassador Shawn Steil told the press.
