Slovak Prime Minister begins official visit to Việt Nam

The official visit by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico marks the first by a foreign government leader after Việt Nam completed the restructuring of its state apparatus following the 14th National Party Congress, and opens up opportunities for more substantive cooperation following previous high-level visits, based on the need to strengthen collaboration and high political trust between the two sides.

Ground broken for Hà Nội–Quảng Ninh high-speed rail, cutting travel time to 23 minutes

The project is being developed by VinSpeed, a subsidiary of Vingroup, with a total investment of over VNĐ147 trillion (approximately US$5.6 billion), excluding site clearance costs.

Party chief, State President urges Military Region 1 forces to stay close to the people

Party chief, State President Tô Lâm called for building a contingent of capable, reputable and principled officers firmly grounded in the Party’s military and defence line; strengthening the army politically; and advancing the development of a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern People’s Army.

PM urges modernisation of national governance, building service-oriented administration

In the period of renewal and integration, the Social Order Administrative Police force continued to affirm its important role in advising on and directly organising the effective implementation of many breakthrough policies.

National Assembly passes zero fuel tax measures until end-June

Lawmakers approved sweeping fuel tax cuts to zero until end-June, aiming to cushion global price volatility and ease domestic cost pressures.

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Politics & Law

Breakthrough actions required to turn decisions into results: Party leader

In a recent interview granted to the Quân đội Nhân dân (People’s Army) Newspaper, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, who is also the Secretary of the Central Military Commission, has emphasised the need to strongly reform leadership methods, tighten execution discipline, strengthen political and ideological work, increase inspection and supervision, and roll out decisive actions to swiftly translate the Resolution of the 14th Party Congress into reality.

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Economy

Where connections take shape

Held from April 8 - 11 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC), Đông Anh, Hà Nội, Expo 2026 brings together global and local businesses to connect, explore markets and grow, highlighting Việt Nam’s role as a dynamic trade hub and gateway to Southeast Asia.

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Society

Life & Style

A musical embrace

Hospitals are often filled with worry, pain and pressure. To ease that for medical staff, patients and their families, violist Nguyễn Nguyệt Thu brings music into the wards, offering encouragement to those around her and a simple reminder of what music can do.

Sports

Environment

Whale pod sighting near Phú Quý

A large pod of more than one hundred whales has been spotted near Phú Quý Island. This incredible sighting is a strong indicator of a recovering marine ecosystem, arriving perfectly as the island continues to draw eco-conscious adventurers.

Opinion

China’s Guangxi advances “three connectivity” with Việt Nam

In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in China, Wei Tao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stressed that infrastructure connectivity forms the foundation of cooperation, enabling smoother flows of goods and people.

World

Laos moves to realise railway connection with Việt Nam

The project will help transform Laos from a landlocked into a landlinked nation, with access to the sea through Việt Nam's Vũng Áng Port, and a future connection linking Việt Nam, Laos, China and Europe via the Laos–China railway.

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