Law on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (Part 1)

The law sets out the principles, competence, order and procedures for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Việt Nam and foreign countries, as well as the responsibilities of Vietnamese state authorities in this regard. Below is Part 1 of the law.

14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum

In his opening remarks, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm said that the 14th National Party Congress set out major orientations and strategic goals, while the second and third plenums adopted important policies on Party building, personnel, development and national defence.

Việt Nam advances comprehensive international integration

Recent activities in external relations and international cooperation across politics, economy, defence, security and culture demonstrate concrete steps to realise this approach, increasingly linking international integration with national construction, development and defence.

General Secretary, President Tô Lâm receives newly accredited ambassadors

The top leader urged the diplomats to proactively propose specific projects, develop clear action plans and strengthen coordination with Vietnamese ministries, sectors and localities, with a view to delivering tangible benefits to the people, serving each country’s development goals and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity in the region and the world.

Việt Nam congratulates Germany on Unity Day

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and other top officials have sent messages to their German counterparts to mark the 36th anniversary of German unity.

Việt Nam, Japan promote exchanges on law and justice

Speaking at the working session with with a delegation from the Nanko patent attorneys club of Japan, Chief Judge of the People’s Court of Hà Nội - Region 2 Hoàng Ngọc Thành said the meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to share practical experience in judicial activities.

Top leader asks for sports development to build national strength

Sports should not be viewed merely as a socio-cultural activity, but as part of the strategy for human development, population and human resources quality, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm said.

Việt Nam, South Africa pledge to elevate parliamentary cooperation, connect Asia-Africa gateways

Việt Nam proposed the South African Parliament encourage the government to facilitate greater market access for Vietnamese goods and create favourable conditions for major Vietnamese enterprises to invest and cooperate in promising sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, minerals, renewable energy, textiles and supporting industries, as well as emerging fields including artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation.

Việt Nam-Hungary friendship meeting promotes people-to-people exchanges

Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bùi Lê Thái affirmed that Việt Nam always values and remembers the meaningful contributions made by Hungarian friends during Việt Nam’s struggle for national independence and reunification. The sincere bonds nurtured across generations have provided a special foundation for the friendship between the two countries.

Vietnamese judge Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh sworn in at ITLOS in Hamburg

As an independent judge, Lan Anh will have an opportunity to contribute directly to the tribunal’s work, including the interpretation and application of the 1982 UNCLOS, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the strengthening of the international legal order at sea.

Top Vietnamese leader receives Chairman of Japan Bank for International Cooperation

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm urged JBIC to continue promoting the substantive implementation of projects under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), and step up discussions on potential cooperation within the framework of the POWERR Asia (Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia) initiative, including the development of strategic energy reserves.

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