Nordic experts delivered keynote presentations on topics including tax reform and decentralisation, digital welfare systems and the care economy and demographic perspectives on welfare systems and social protection, offering comparative insights and practical experiences from the Nordics.
State President Lương Cường affirmed Việt Nam’s commitment to bolstering relations with Cambodia, Saudi Arabia and the Commonwealth of Dominica while receiving these nations’ newly appointed ambassadors to Việt Nam on Wednesday as they presented their credentials.
The first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue was convened shortly after China’s “Two Sessions” and the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, demonstrating a high level of political trust and increasingly profound strategic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries.
The 10th Việt Nam–China border defence friendship exchange, held on March 18–19 in Quảng Ninh and Guangxi provinces, brought senior defence officials, joint naval exercises and community outreach to strengthen bilateral military ties.
Policies aimed at removing economic bottlenecks and fostering new growth drivers, including infrastructure investment, institutional reform and capital market development, are expected to be implemented consistently to support both short-term recovery and long-term expansion.
Dong and a high-ranking delegation from China’s Ministry of National Defence were officially welcomed by Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang.
Both sides agreed to strengthen coordination in implementing cooperation projects, focusing on information exchange, closer connectivity between the VGCL and CLATE member organisations, and the development of academic and dialogue platforms on institutional models, development policies and Việt Nam’s experience in managing a socialist-oriented market economy.
The top legislator also called on the VFF to intensify communications and supervision of the implementation of the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws, ensuring close engagement with the people and a better understanding of their aspirations and concerns.
Việt Nam stands ready to work with Qatar and contribute to broader efforts to promote peace and stability, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính as he met with Qatari ambassador to Việt Nam Khalid Ali Abdullah Abel.
The exchange is seen as a key defence diplomacy event, reinforcing solidarity and friendship between Việt Nam and China while enhancing cooperation between the two militaries, border guard forces and local authorities along the shared frontier.
The police forces of the two countries have closely coordinated to effectively prevent and combat crimes involving both countries through high-profile crackdown campaigns.
From 2026 onward, the Ministry of Public Security will work with ministries and other Government agencies, local authorities and relevant bodies to monitor compliance with the law and its guiding documents.
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn made the proposals on Tuesday morning when he co-chaired the 17th meeting of the Việt Nam-China Steering Committee for bilateral cooperation with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
Việt Nam–UAE relations have continued to grow, with the UAE now Việt Nam’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a potential investor.
On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide cast their ballots to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. After the vote, the National Election Council and local election committees continue key procedures to complete the electoral process in accordance with the law.
The Party chief stressed the need to strengthen political, ideological, ethical and lifestyle education.
PM Phạm Minh Chính suggested Japan consider providing Việt Nam with some crude oil from its reserves or allow the Nghi Sơn Refinery to diversify its sources of crude oil supply from other partners.
At the meeting with Frédéric Cheneau, Vice President for International Business Development at Assystem, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trịnh Đức Hải stressed the need to diversify energy sources while ensuring a balance between economic growth, energy security and sustainable development goals.
