Top legislators of Việt Nam and Cambodia affirmed their countries' commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and deepening the comprehensive relationship between the two countries, while pledging to work towards a bilateral trade target of US$20 billion.
According to former Deputy Foreign Minister Phạm Quang Vinh, Việt Nam's 31-year journey has seen it transform from a newcomer into a responsible, proactive and increasingly influential member. Its growing role reflects not only deeper regional economic and foreign integration but also its emergence as a key driver of ASEAN's development, resilience and global standing.
The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) will deliberate 31 items, including the adoption of 15 draft laws, four draft resolutions, five major issues and first readings of seven additional bills, along with other matters within the NA's authority.
Authorities have made progress in tracking vessels and reducing illegal fishing in foreign waters, but inconsistent enforcement and fragmented data remain major obstacles to lifting the EC warning.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm has emphasised the expanding role of the Việt Nam Red Cross Society in the country’s new development phase.
The strategy identifies science, technology and innovation as Vietnam’s key drivers of economic growth, productivity and national competitiveness, while prioritising strategic technologies, high-quality human resources, research infrastructure, enterprise-led innovation and international cooperation. Below is Part 1 of the decision.
Nguyễn Đức Tâm expressed his sincere gratitude to the provincial People's Council for placing its trust in him, saying that this is both an honour and a great responsibility before the provincial Party organisation, authorities, voters and people.
For the new term, the Việt Nam Red Cross Society will comprehensively reform its operations by placing people at the centre, communities as the foundation, digital transformation and innovation as the driver of development, and resource mobilisation as its primary approach to improve the quality and efficiency of humanitarian activities.
As an active WTO member, Việt Nam has been making active contributions to the organisation's agenda.
At the meeting, both sides praised the positive development of Việt Nam –Italy relations in general, and cooperation between Hà Nội and Rome in particular.
Given its scale and strategic significance, Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn said special mechanisms are needed in areas including planning, investment, finance, taxation, land management, natural resources, environmental protection, import-export policies and administrative procedures.
President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary's official visit to Việt Nam will open a new chapter in the history of relations between the two legislatures.
Under Resolution No. 11/2026/UBTVQH16, the NA Standing Committee added several draft laws to the 2026 agenda for both discussion and approval at the second session of the 16th NA, scheduled for October.
Trần Thanh Mẫn praised the Ministry of National Defence's preparations and the NA Committee for National Defence, Security and Foreign Affairs' verification report. As the draft simultaneously amends nine sector-specific laws, he stressed that legislative drafting must be carefully reviewed.
The achievements gained so far mark a significant shift from viewing inspections solely as a tool to detect violations to recognising them as an important mechanism for improving institutions and strengthening national governance, said Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm.
Trần Cẩm Tú, Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, has urged the Supreme People's Procuracy to continue thorough implementation of two key resolutions of the Politburo.
For the 2026–27 dry season, the two countries agreed to continue promoting public outreach to gather more information on the burial sites of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos.
Regarding targets for the People's Procuracy in handling petitions requesting cassation and reopening procedures, the draft resolution proposes two options.
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