2025 marks 30 years of Samsung’s presence in Việt Nam. The company is now operating six factories, a Research & Development Centre, and a sales entity in Bắc Ninh, Thái Nguyên, Hà Nội, and HCM City, with a total investment of US$23.2 billion.
Chairing a meeting of the Government’s Party Committee in Hà Nội on March 5, PM Chính, who is also its Secretary, stressed the importance of preserving each region's unique geographical, socio-economic, cultural, and historical characteristics, while ensuring that merged units can complement and support one another.
Trade between Việt Nam and Uzbekistan have shown growth, increasing by approximately 25 per cent per year since 2021. In 2024 alone, bilateral trade surpassed US$200 million, an annual rise of 26.5 per cent.
This is the first visit to Việt Nam by a Kyrgyz prime minister since the two countries established diplomatic relations. The trip is expected to promote friendship ties and deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields between the two nations.
Stressing the enduring significance of the great Việt Nam-Laos friendship in national building and safeguarding of both countries, PM Chính reaffirmed Việt Nam’s appreciation for Laos' support in national defence and development.
After Kyrgyzstan declared independence on August 31, 1991, Việt Nam recognised the country’s independence on December 27 the same year. Diplomatic relations were established on June 4, 1992. Since then, both sides have maintained friendly relations, though high-level exchanges have remained limited.
A delegation from the Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee is on a working visit to Việt Nam.
At the talks, Vietnamese and Lao defence authorities exchanged views on global and regional developments of mutual interest, as well as the situation of their respective armed forces.
The host minister urged both sides to continue closely coordinating efforts to effectively implement cooperation framework agreed upon by the two defence ministries, as well as the outcomes of the recent trilateral meeting between the Party chiefs of Việt Nam, Laos, and Cambodia in February
The end of World War II in 1945 was a turning point for Việt Nam, creating the conditions for the historic August Revolution that ended nearly a century of colonial and fascist rule.
The Party chief stressed the need for bold action in adopting and deploying science, technology, and innovation to improve governance and services for businesses and citizens.
Việt Nam considers combating human trafficking a crucial task to protect human rights in accordance with international law, including international conventions on human rights to which Việt Nam is a signatory, as well as to maintain security and social order in compliance with legal regulations
Key priorities for March and beyond include preparing reports and coordinating with the inspection teams of the Party Central Committee's Politburo and Secretariat for their 2025 review.
Local agencies are also taking proactive measures to maintain VMS device connectivity and issuing alerts for vessels at high risk of engaging in IUU fishing, thereby ensuring coordinated action across departments.
The two sides stressed the need to further enhance regular exchanges and interactions across Party, State, and parliamentary channels to increase political trust and mutual understanding, laying the foundation for stronger and more sustainable cooperation in various sectors.
Việt Nam has also made significant progress in enhancing women’s participation in leadership and management roles, with female deputies now accounting for over 30 per cent of the parliamentary seats.
Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang suggested joint investigations into networks that falsify asylum claims and exploit trafficking victims for profit, ensuring perpetrators face justice.
To qualify for amnesty, inmates must demonstrate good conduct, a positive attitude toward rehabilitation and be classified as having "fair" or "good" compliance with prison regulations.