Việt Nam News

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.

The sacrifices of participants in the Nam Kỳ Uprising helped nurture patriotism and the indomitable will of the Party and people, contributing to victory in the August Revolution and the two prolonged resistance wars.

Tokyo and Hà Nội have agreed to deepen ties in emerging sectors and supply chain resilience, as Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae makes a pivotal visit to Việt Nam in early May.

Việt Nam and India share a long-standing friendship founded by President Hồ Chí Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. In September 2016, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Việt Nam, the two countries elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. A decade on, bilateral relations have achieved tangible progress, strengthening trust and opening a new phase of deeper, more dynamic cooperation.

The visit will be made at the invitation of President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

According to Nikkei, Prime Minister Takaichi affirmed that Japan will continue to promote the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Việt Nam and coordinate efforts to build a “stronger and more prosperous” region.

Việt Nam’s manufacturing industry has now become an indispensable supplier to the global market, forging an inseparable relationship with the Japanese economy as well.

Former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung were presented with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 2.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn's talks with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae covered parliamentary ties, investment, clean energy, advanced technology and the welfare of nearly 700,000 Vietnamese living in Japan.

Four ministries have been given a tight deadline to report on streamlining rules covering everything from fire safety to construction permits, as the government intensifies its drive to ease the burden on businesses and households.

Buddhist heritage offers not only spiritual depth but also practical guidance for state conduct, particularly as the world faces persistent conflict, divisions and eroding trust, Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said.