Vietnamese, Chinese border guards kick off 2026 joint patrol

Commanders of both sides affirmed that the annual joint patrols between the Điện Biên Provincial Border Guard and the Mengzi Regional Border Guard reflect close coordination and stand out as a highlight in border external affairs, contributing to building a borderline of peace, friendship, cooperation and development.

PM orders local administrations for 2026-31 term operational by April 1

The request follows the Prime Minister’s signing on Tuesday of Directive No. 08/CT-TTg on organising the first sessions of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-31 tenure, alongside measures to further improve the quality and efficiency of two-tier local government operations.

10th Việt Nam - China border defence friendship exchange wraps up

Secretary of the Fangchenggang municipal Party Committee Huang Jiang briefed the ministers on the port's transformation from a wartime logistics hub to a modern open foreign trade facility. She expressed hope that the exchange activities would reinforce border and maritime security and stability while advancing bilateral cooperation and wider international linkages.

NA Standing Committee’s 55th session concludes

In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted that the session takes place at a pivotal transitional moment between two legislative terms, shortly after the successful election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.

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