Việt Nam News

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has stressed the need to regulate prices of social and rental housing so that it's affordable for beneficiaries of social policies and low-income individuals.

Denmark and Việt Nam have their own strengths and can achieve much more by working together. Denmark’s expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, maritime affairs, and modern ocean governance has been widely applied in Việt Nam, while considerable potential remains for further cooperation

The top Vietnamese leader noted that Việt Nam and Denmark share a fundamental common ground: a spirit of self-reliance and resilience; respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity; a commitment to upholding international law and multilateralism, and always keeping the doors wide open to dialogue and cooperation.

Việt Nam consistently values its traditional friendship and multifaceted collaboration with Denmark, an important and trusted partner in Northern Europe and the European Union, the General Secretary and President stressed. 

The signing of the Việt Nam-EFTA free trade agreement and the double taxation avoidance agreement between Việt Nam and Liechtenstein were among the fruitful results of the visit.

National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn proposed increasing exchanges between Việt Nam's and Liechtenstein's legislatures, particularly at the high level.

Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam consistently seeks to deepen its multifaceted cooperation with Denmark during a state visit to the Nordic country.

The presentation of the Order of the Elephant by King Frederik X during the General Secretary and President’s state visit, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (1971–2026), carries profound political and diplomatic significance

The memorial pays tribute to those who have participated in, contributed to and sacrificed their lives while carrying out Denmark’s international missions since 1948.

Regulatory requirements would also be tailored to the risks posed by different products. Lower-risk products could benefit from simplified procedures, while higher-risk products would face stricter requirements for declaration, assessment, inspection and post-market surveillance.

Deputies broadly backed revisions to three laws but pressed drafters to clarify who may adopt, how far non-lawyers can invest in law firms, and what penalties await winning bidders who walk away.

The draft amended Law on Property Auction suggests raising the deposit for individuals bidding on residential land-use rights to 20-50 per cent of the starting price and extend the requirement to other asset types prone to manipulation.

Denmark was among the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with Việt Nam and has remained an important partner over more than five decades.

Việt Nam should build on the signing of the Việt Nam–EFTA FTA to promote areas where both sides have strengths and shared needs, particularly science-technology, innovation, digital finance, green finance, high-quality human resource training and infrastructure.

Effective as of July 1, the law provides the procedures for receiving and executing requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters from foreign countries, including grounds for refusal or postponement, the responsibilities of competent Vietnamese authorities, and measures for transferring persons related to criminal cases. Below is Part 3 of the law.

The law aims to promote extensive international integration from the central to local levels; enhance the effectiveness of foreign affairs work; maximise external resources to generate momentum for rapid and sustainable development.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin left Hà Nội on October 18 after talks with top leaders and the signing of the Việt Nam-EFTA free trade agreement.

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and his spouse left Hà Nội on October 19 for a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the EU and Belgium, running through October 24.