Việt Nam News

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on September 5 had a meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who said the two countries now hold favourable conditions to elevate bilateral relations to a new phase of development.

Ngô Phương Ly, the spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm, and Kyu Kyu Hla, the spouse of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, visited Vạn Phúc silk village in Hà Đông Ward, Hà Nội, on September 5.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc on September 4 signed a decision on disciplinary action against Hoàng Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment.

President of the National Assembly (NA) Trần Thanh Mẫn had a meeting with visiting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hà Nội on September 5.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing agreed to advance their countries' Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership in a more substantive manner during talks in Hà Nội on September 5.

Fifty years after establishing ties, Việt Nam and Myanmar are looking to expand cooperation in trade, investment and tourism as Myanmar's president pays an official visit through September 6.

The UN General Assembly’s adoption of the initiative reflects growing international consensus on the pivotal role of culture in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to its relations with France, its first comprehensive strategic partner in the European Union.

Expressing his honour to be granted the rank, Lê Quang Đạo pledged to fully embrace the top leader’s guidance, remain absolutely loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and people, stay committed to Marxism-Leninism and President Hồ Chí Minh's Thought, and devote his life to the Party and the nation’s revolutionary cause.

The visits will be made at the invitations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The dialogue programme will also feature bilateral meetings on the sidelines, public diplomacy activities, and visits to production and economic models, prominent tourist destinations and traditional cultural heritage sites.

The 3rd HCM City Friendship Dialogue 2026 (FD 2026) will take place from September 10 to 12 in the city's Vũng Tàu Ward, aiming to strengthen friendship and co-operation with the city's sister localities and global partners, said Phạm Dứt Điểm, director of the HCM City Department of Foreign Affairs, at a press conference in the city on September 4.

Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng noted that the scheme covers a broad area involving five provinces and cities, requiring restoration efforts to be carried out under a comprehensive plan.

The resolution also seeks to inspire patriotism and the desire to contribute while tapping the resources of overseas Vietnamese.

This is President Min Aung Hlaing's first official visit to Việt Nam since Myanmar completed its general election in January 2026 and established a new government in April 2026

Lê Tấn Tới, chairman of the NA Committee on National Defence, Security and External Relations, said the committee stressed the need to clearly define the responsibilities of heads of establishments, household heads and vehicle owners in complying with approved fire safety designs and maintaining fire safety requirements for buildings and vehicles already in use.

Lawmakers reviewing proposed amendments to the Law on Securities have broadly backed moves to cut red tape and advance digital transformation, but want stronger guarantees that relaxed conditions will not weaken investor protections.

Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, while highly appreciating Sakha (Yakutia)’s interest in expanding cooperation with Vietnamese localities.