President Lương Cường on February 27 sent a congratulatory message to President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye on his election as Chairperson of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union for 2026.
The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has proposed prosecuting Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, former Minister of Health, for “violating regulations on management and use of State property, causing losses and waste” under Article 219.3 of the Penal Code.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung held talks with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel in Hà Nội on February 27 during the latter’s official visit to Việt Nam.
The Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in Việt Nam was officially inaugurated at BRG Tower, No. 198 Trần Quang Khải Street, Hà Nội, on February 27, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phạm Việt Hùng stressed that the ASEAN-UK dialogue partnership, established in 2021, is developing in a dynamic and substantive manner. As both sides look towards the fifth anniversary, cooperation is expected to yield increasingly tangible and effective outcomes.
With just weeks to go before voters head to the polls on March 15, wards and communes across Hà Nội are stepping up preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, as local authorities work to ensure a transparent, orderly and democratic vote.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministers to accelerate the drafting of laws and resolutions, arguing that institutional reform is essential to sustaining Vietnam’s development momentum.
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia continues to underpin regional stability and reinforce ASEAN’s central role in the Asia–Pacific security architecture, Việt Nam’s UN ambassador said at a symposium in New York.
Vietnamese ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh has formally assumed her role as the country’s permanent representative to the Francophonie, presenting credentials to International Organisation of La Francophonie Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo in Paris.
The HCM City People’s Committee has issued Decision No. 1012/QĐ-UBND dated February 23 approving a comprehensive training and retraining plan for cadres, civil servants and public employees this year.
Notable laws and policies taking effect this March include the 2025 Law on Investment and new regulations on deletion of permanent residence registration, real estate property identification, automobile emission standards and scholarship reimbursement obligations.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Thursday reaffirmed Việt Nam’s view of Belgium as a key partner within the European Union, calling for deeper cooperation in trade, technology and sustainable development.
NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn asked Hải Phòng to continue finalising and ensuring the quality and timely posting of the official list of candidates and their summary biographies, while conducting cross-checks to prevent any errors in the information.
Reflecting on the 2021 election, Na Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn outlined five key lessons that localities should take into account in preparing for the upcoming polls.
General Secretary Tô Lâm on Thursday set out a broad policy agenda covering foreign affairs, education, innovation and environmental protection during a voter meeting ahead of parliamentary elections.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Hoàng Long has completed all mandatory UN training courses, including pre-deployment training, specialist professional courses and international peacekeeping exercises, both at home and abroad.
According to the minister, localities have carried out preparations seriously and in line with directions of the National Election Council. Voter-list compilation, review and public posting have largely been completed on schedule.
Despite a tight timeline coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday, preparations for the three rounds of consultation were conducted carefully, ensuring appropriate structure, composition and quality of candidates, with a reasonable surplus maintained in accordance with regulations
