Việt Nam News

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity Trịnh Văn Quyết said both countries are carrying out efforts to protect the Party’s ideological foundation amid growing challenges.

National Assembly Standing Vice President Đỗ Văn Chiến praised deputies for their careful study and frank, well-argued input.

The proposal to raise the maximum administrative fine to VNĐ1.5 billion (US$57,800) for individuals and VNĐ3 billion ($115,500) for organisations is considered relatively high compared with the current financial capacity and ability of individuals and businesses to pay.

Việt Nam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 4 has returned home after successfully completing its UN peacekeeping mission with UNISFA in the Abyei area.

The two sides should strengthen experience sharing in political, ideological and ethical affairs, theoretical research, practical reviews, public opinion orientation and protection of the Party’s ideological foundation.

To further strengthen substantive cooperation, the vice chairman proposed the two sides promote collaboration in business connectivity, development of international financial centres, education and training, science and technology, innovation, supply chains and logistics.

Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm demanded a sweeping review rather than piecemeal amendments to individual laws, so that people's rights are protected on a continuing basis.

Lawmakers urged a more transparent electricity pricing mechanism, tighter cost control, fairer risk allocation and stronger protection for consumers.

The Government Inspectorate of Việt Nam broadly accepted the Cambodian ministry's proposals to maintain, renew and make more effective regular meetings between professional units and training establishments, and increase exchanges of senior, expert and specialised working-group delegations.

The meeting approved a plan to develop the project on reviewing the 2013 Constitution and studying and proposing comprehensive amendments to the Constitution.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng said Việt Nam can no longer depend on capital and cheap labour. The only way to maintain strong double-digit growth, he said, is by boosting productivity through science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

The Party chief and president called for thorough review of legal documents and continued improvements in quality, progress and accountability, with a focus on addressing provisions that hinder investment, production and business activities or increase compliance costs.

Defence Minister Phan Văn Giang urged two sides to continue close coordination and effectively implement the agreed areas of cooperation, contributing to making defence cooperation a pillar of Việt Nam–DPRK relations.

Effective as of July 1, Circular 84/2026/TT-BTC updates rules on VAT refund for foreigners, covering eligible retailers, refund agents and refund services at international airports and seaports. Below is Part 2 of the circular.

Emphasising the need for a systemic approach, the top legislator called for close review of consistency in concepts, authority, procedures, decentralisation, land, finance, data and effective dates across related laws.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm on Sunday said that attention must be paid to promptly removing bottlenecks, unlocking and mobilising resources for national development, while protecting the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of the people.

General Said Chengriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army (PNA) of Algeria said the shared history of struggle and solidarity between the two peoples of Việt Nam and Algeria provides a foundation for advancing bilateral friendship and cooperation.

Vice President of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Thanh affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to relations with Germany, one of its most important partners in Europe, and wants to further deepen the bilateral Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner.