At its third session, the 16th legislature will review a wide range of Government reports, including supplementary assessments of socio-economic and State budget performance in 2026 and results in early 2027, thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, gender equality, anti-corruption, crime prevention, law enforcement, detention management, environmental protection and drug prevention.
He highlighted the potential of Vietnamese intellectuals, students and Buddhist monks and nuns studying at Buddhist institutions in India, saying they form a valuable resource with access to advanced knowledge and areas of expertise in which India has particular strengths.
The Indian official noted that “instability” and “uncertainty” have become defining features of the current global landscape.
On the sidelines of the summit in the Philippines, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will hold bilateral meetings with other ASEAN leaders to reinforce friendship, enhance political trust, and promote substantive and fruitful cooperation.
This is the first visit to India by General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm in his new capacity, and takes place at a time when the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2026.
During the meeting with voters in Lào Cai, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà discussed administrative reforms, socio-economic management, as well as local government staffing and wage reforms.
Permanent member of Party Central Committee's Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú said for key growth centres like Đà Nẵng, the central authorities would continue refining special mechanisms and policies to support the city’s development towards 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Notably, in Việt Nam, Japan introduced the first project under its “Power Asia” initiative, unveiled last month, to support the country’s crude oil supply.
Việt Nam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Việt Nam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.
The visit is likely to set more ambitious targets for trade and investment, paving the way for major Vietnamese projects in the country.
Việt Nam’s chairmanship comes at a significant time, as Denmark was officially admitted as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in January 2026, while the bloc also welcomed its newest member, Timor-Leste, in October 2025.
The visit is made at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
With strong political trust, converging strategic interests and broad cooperation potential, the visit by Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm is expected to inject fresh momentum into Việt Nam–India relations, both bilaterally and within the evolving Indo-Pacific regional architecture.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng underscored the importance of inspections and oversight, calling for strict handling of violations and stronger accountability of leaders in task implementation.
The 11th National Congress of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front for the 2026–2031 term is expected to approve a revised charter and adopt a resolution outlining seven key action programmes, including strengthening public engagement, safeguarding citizens’ rights, promoting socio-economic development, advancing digital transformation, and enhancing international cooperation.
The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam has advised Vietnamese exporters of galvanised steel to Australia to monitor developments and prepare appropriate response measures. Companies are urged to review all export activities related to the products, particularly data on pricing and production costs.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, from May 7-8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s official visit to Việt Nam ended on May 3 after three days packed with activities. Trade agreements and six cooperation documents were signed across agriculture, low-carbon growth, digital transformation and space technology. This was her first visit to a foreign country since she was re-elected in February.
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