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Alongside the robust growth of relations between the two countries, defence cooperation has continued to develop extensively and intensively, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Phan Văn Giang.

The capital is racing to finalise regulations on implementing the Capital Law before it takes effect on July 1, with lawmakers reviewing proposals ranging from low-emissions zones to digital innovation policies.

A concrete target was set for 2026, requiring that the handling of intellectual property (IP) violations must increase by at least 20 per cent compared to 2025.

Penang will consider concrete measures to enhance engagement, including reciprocal visits to connect government agencies, businesses and relevant stakeholders, laying the groundwork for a future local-level partnership.

General Nguyễn Tân Cương, member of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence on Tuesday held talks with General Uchikura Hiroaki, Chief of Staff of Japan’s Joint Staff.

Adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 24, 2024, and opened for signature in Hà Nội in October 2025, the convention is the first global multilateral treaty dedicated to combating cybercrime.

During the meeting in Hà Nội, Vietnamese deputy foreign minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng called for deeper and more substantive implementation of the Netherlands–Việt Nam Comprehensive Partnership and their sectoral strategic partnerships.

The assistance from the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute forms part of the US Government’s Việt Nam War Accounting Initiative (VWAI), one of the key humanitarian programmes aimed at addressing the legacy of war.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, June 2, Italian Ambassador to Việt Nam, Marco della Seta, penned an article, highlighting the bilateral ties between Italy and Việt Nam today, which was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2013, extend far beyond trade.

Since 2009, the State President has granted amnesty on 12 occasions, resulting in the early release of more than 120,000 prisoners.

Madame Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of Việt Nam's top leader Tô Lâm, took part in activities aimed at promoting humanitarian values and cultural exchange in Manila on Monday as part of the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to the Philippines.

The two sides shared the view that both sides should strengthen cooperation to translate high-level common understandings into practical outcomes. Cooperation, they agreed, should focus on two key pillars: theory research and the training and capacity building of officials.

Participants reviewed rental housing demand in each area, considering different market segments and target groups. They also examined the gap between supply and demand, and pinpointed issues in policy frameworks.

PM Lê Minh Hưng stressed that Hải Phòng should become a national pioneer in implementing a new growth model driven by science – technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Manila on Monday, concluding their two-day state visit to the Philippines

With the elevation of ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, the two sides agreed to cooperate in building an action programme to implement the new relationship framework in the near future.

The talks clarified the shared determination and vision between Việt Nam and the Philippines, and the two countries will deepen, strengthen, and enhance the effectiveness of their strategic partnership for the benefit of the people of both countries, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

In view of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Việt Nam, the two leaders reaffirmed the enduring friendship and close cooperation between the Philippines and Việt Nam, rooted in mutual respect and a strong commitment to upholding multilateralism and international cooperation