Việt Nam News

Japanese Ambassador to Việt Nam Ito Naoki spoke at the welcome ceremony at Tiên Sa Port.

The meeting underscored France’s role as a key European partner for Việt Nam in trade, diplomacy and multilateral forums.

Religious activities, from daily worship to major festivals drawing large crowds, take place openly and stably across the country.

To prevent prolonged illegal stays, the new rules allow immediate deportation for individuals unable to pay administrative fines, with enforcement of financial penalties suspended in such cases.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung wrote that since the inception of the MLC, Việt Nam has made meaningful contributions in both strategic orientation and practical initiatives, while promoting synergies between the MLC and other Mekong cooperation frameworks with partners like India, the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea.

In oil and gas energy, both sides need to urgently implement signed commitments and agreements, continuing the tradition of effective cooperation, especially in oil and gas exploration and exploitation in both countries, while expanding into new energy, renewable energy, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Inflation risks could intensify amid fluctuating global energy prices, while trade dynamics may shift toward a deficit.

Given the complex security situation in the Middle East, the Vietnamese Government leader said the two countries should closely cooperate to address current challenges, especially ensuring national energy security, maintaining economic development, and stabilising the livelihoods of the people.

HCMA called for Australia’s support and experience-sharing in areas such as green transition linked to green growth, urban development management, the creative economy, heritage conservation and addressing social security challenges in the digital era.

A particularly important item on the agenda is personnel preparations to be submitted to the first session of the 16th National Assembly. Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasised that this process must be conducted carefully, strictly following Party orientations and legal regulations, while ensuring appropriate standards, structure, and alignment with future requirements.

To promote academic diplomacy, Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics invited the ambassador and Singaporean enterprises to deliver lectures and participate in seminars at the academy, thus enhancing practical engagement for learners.

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn praised the serious and responsible coordination of the municipal Party Committee’s Standing Board and relevant agencies during the inspection process, noting the thorough preparation of reports and related documents.

Throughout the session, the Vietnamese delegation participated actively, constructively, and responsibly in consultations on all 38 resolutions while advancing two notable initiatives.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea, headed by General Secretary and President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un, the DPRK people will successfully realise the congress’s strategic goals, continuing to advance national development and improve people's living standards.

HCM City is stepping up economic diplomacy and calling on Việt Nam’s overseas representative missions to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and technology transfer as the city pursues ambitious growth targets for the coming years.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm was speaking at the nationwide conference to review the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term on Tuesday.

During deputy foreign minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường’s meeting with Vilay, the Vietnamese official noted that Việt Nam–Laos relationship has continued to develop positively, with increasingly close and trusted political ties, strengthened defence and security cooperation, and practical results in multiple aspects.

Nyam-Osor Uchral was appointed Mongolia's 35th prime minister on Monday after being nominated by the ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP).