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).
Former President of Algeria Liamine Zeroual passed away on March 28 at the age of 84.
Balendra Shah becomes the 47th Prime Minister of Nepal on March 27, 2026.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged the inspection team to maintain close coordination with the Standing Board of the Government Party Committee to update figures, refine contents and finalise the report, ensuring it reflects both the implementation process and tangible outcomes.
The NA Standing Committee will review and give opinions on several key matters, including draft resolutions on the Government’s organisational structure and the number of its members in the 16th NA term, along with a draft amendment to the Law on Social Insurance.
The Party chief stressed the importance of renewing legislative thinking and improving institutional frameworks, while strengthening Party building within the NA to ensure integrity, discipline and resilience.
The Chief of the NEC Office Lê Quang Mạnh noted that with more than 76 million voters participating across over 72,000 polling stations, and a turnout rate of 99.7 per cent, this was the largest election ever held.
Party leader Tô Lâm called on the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security to continue serving as a core and leading force in implementing the Party’s strategic policies, contributing to the foundation for achieving double-digit economic growth targets.
In his speech, the Party chief described the awards as noble distinctions that mark decades of dedication, training, sacrifice and contribution to the Party’s revolutionary cause and the Vietnamese people.
The Party chief demanded a sustained high work tempo, tighter discipline and faster, more forceful and effective enforcement of all policies and decisions.
The two sides also agreed to develop a detailed plan to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027, thereby honouring the great historical values of the traditional friendship, solidarity, and mutual assistance between the two countries.
In a notice released on the afternoon of Monday, the embassy said multiple large-scale rocket alerts have been reported across Israel.
Entering a new phase of national development, General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed that higher standards are required for public healthcare.
HCM City’s People’s Council on Monday completed the appointment of key leadership positions at its first session for the 2026-2031 term, setting priorities on governance reform, institutional development and resource allocation to support sustainable economic growth.
In his capacity as deputy minister, Hoàng Văn Thắng is accused of accepting bribes totalling over VNĐ4.5 billion ($172,000) from former director of Hoàng Dân Company Nguyễn Văn Dân.
General Secretary Tô Lâm commended the General Department of Politics for proactively proposing adjustments and additions to the action programme.