PM urges faster cuts to red tape in four key sectors

Four ministries have been given a tight deadline to report on streamlining rules covering everything from fire safety to construction permits, as the government intensifies its drive to ease the burden on businesses and households.

UN Vesak 2026 highlights Buddhist values for global peace

Buddhist heritage offers not only spiritual depth but also practical guidance for state conduct, particularly as the world faces persistent conflict, divisions and eroding trust, Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said.

Uruguay pushes for closer ties with ASEAN

Uruguayan Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Valeria Csukasi has reaffirmed her country's desire to expand cooperation with ASEAN member states during a recent working session in Montevideo with ambassadors of Việt Nam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, plus Malaysia's chargé d'affaires in Argentina and Uruguay.

Top leader receives Japanese PM in Hà Nội

PM Takaichi affirmed Japan's support for Việt Nam's reform efforts and drive for economic self-reliance, and said both sides should work to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level.

Trường Sa (Spratly) museum

Construction started on a museum dedicated to the Trường Sa (Spratly) Islands in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa on April 29. The museum’s design was inspired by the 64 naval soldiers who sacrificed themselves to protect Việt Nam’s maritime sovereignty in 1988. It’s expected to open in the first quarter of 2028.

Việt Nam calls for solidarity in support of Cuba

Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing, saying Việt Nam has been providing practical support in agriculture and energy to help ease difficulties for the Cuban people.

Communist Party of Uruguay enhances cooperation with Việt Nam

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Ngô Minh Nguyệt recently met in Montevideo with Juan Castillo, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU) and Uruguay's Minister of Labour, to advance bilateral cooperation and discuss ties between the two communist parties.

Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae arrives in Hà Nội, beginning official visit

The meetings with high-level leadership of Việt Nam are expected to reaffirm commitments to deepening bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, while addressing shared priorities such as energy security, rare earths, economic resilience and academic exchanges.

Việt Nam calls for de-escalation of tension in Middle East

The Vietnamese representative to the United Nations reaffirmed Việt Nam's consistent stance of supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, Palestine’s UN full membership, and the two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.

Việt Nam advances 'air defence dome' strategy, UAV countermeasures

The “Sustainable Air Defence Dome” operational plan is a key strategic initiative aimed at building a wide-area, multi-layered, robust and modern air defence posture capable of early detection, rapid response and effective interception, thereby firmly safeguarding national airspace and designated targets.

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