This year’s workshop marks the return of TPP activities to Việt Nam – the first ASEAN country to host the programme’s activities and training courses in 2019 and the initiator of a rotating ASEAN hosting mechanism for TPP events.
Regarding tasks for the second half of the year, General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm urged the Central Military Commission, Party Committees and commanders at all levels of the military to work from the principle that safeguarding the nation from an early stage and from afar must begin with the ability to identify risks early, forecast developments accurately and act quickly.
Vietnamese diplomat Đỗ Hùng Việt called on UN Women to continue prioritising areas capable of generating long-term impact, including women’s economic empowerment and strengthening the group’s leadership and participation in emerging fields.
Since establishing diplomatic relations on June 24, 1967, Việt Nam and Cambodia have built a relationship rooted in neighbourly ties, solidarity and long-standing cooperation. Over the past 59 years, the two countries have deepened political trust, strengthened defence and security cooperation, expanded economic links and promoted people-to-people exchanges, laying the foundation for a new phase of closer, more practical and more effective collaboration.
The two sides agreed to expand people-to-people exchanges, youth programmes and 'Red Study Tour' activities linked to shared revolutionary history.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường called for stronger cooperation in education, agriculture, trade, science and technology, climate response and people-to-people exchanges.
In terms of funding, 3 per cent of total State budget expenditure has been prioritised for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. More than VNĐ100 trillion ($3.8 billion) has been allocated for the sector in 2026.
A major international conference is planned at the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics this autumn, which is expected to provide a platform for sharing experience in institutional reform, digital transformation, sustainable development, and biotechnology capacity building.
The Party has consistently regarded the development of a contingent of officials, especially those at the strategic level, with sufficient qualities, competence and prestige as a decisive task, said top leader Tô Lâm.
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his delight at the strong progress in Việt Nam-India relations in recent years, particularly following the visit by General Secretary and President Lâm and the elevation of bilateral ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,
During a meeting with the Canadian ambassador to Việt Nam, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phan Văng Giang highlighted bilateral progress achieved in recent years and suggested that the diplomat continue facilitating coordination between the two defence ministries in implementing the agreed cooperation activities.
Talking with the Palestinian Ambassador to Việt Nam, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed sympathy for the difficulties facing the Palestinian people and reaffirmed Việt Nam’s consistent support for their legitimate struggle.
During her working visit to Australia, Hằng praised the development of the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying that Australia is an important partner and trusted friend of Việt Nam in the region.
Delivering closing remarks at the third session of the NA Standing Committee, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said the committee had adopted one ordinance and five resolutions while giving opinions on two other matters within its authority.
The Presidential Office held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the Presidential Order promulgating two ordinances adopted by the 16th National Assembly Standing Committee at its third session.
During the visit, from June 20 to 22, Lê Hoài Trung, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs held meetings with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, and conducted talks with Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.
The two sides hoped to quickly advance cooperation programmes, exchanges and experience sharing to tap each side’s strengths in the digital era, aiming to tighten the bonds between the Vietnamese and Korean press communities.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm emphasised that assignments must not be reduced to slogans and rejected situations where agencies report that initiatives have been launched, studied or disseminated without being able to identify completed deliverables, promulgated legal documents, simplified administrative procedures, resolved legal inconsistencies, and accountability at leadership level.
