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First working day of Party Central Committee's fourth plenum

Việt Nam, Lithuania agree to deepen economic ties

Both leaders have agreed to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation as a key pillar of their bilateral relationship, emphasising the untapped potential for boosting two-way trade.

Việt Nam wants to develop relations with Lithuania: Party chief

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda discussed key directions and measures aimed at fostering the two countries’ traditional friendship via increasing high-level and all-level delegation exchanges and contacts, and expanding cooperation across such sectors as trade-investment, defence-security, science-technology, innovation, energy, agriculture, and labour.

President holds phone talks with new Korean counterpart

President Lương Cường appreciated the attention President Lee Jae-myung has paid to relations with the Asian region and emphasised that these early phone talks reflect the importance he attaches to relations with Việt Nam.

Two TikTokers arrested for misleading claims about former police chief

Two TikTokers have been arrested in HCM City for allegedly spreading misleading claims about the recently retired police chief.

Parliament passes historic resolution to cut provinces and centrally-run cities from 63 to 34

With 461 out of 465 deputies voting in favour, the National Assembly approved a resolution that merges dozens of provinces and cities, fundamentally redrawing the country’s political geography.

Vietnamese President hosts welcome ceremony for Lithuanian counterpart

President Lương Cường on Thursday hosted Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda for an official welcome ceremony, kicking off a two-day state visit to boost diplomatic and economic ties.

Draft resolution on establishment of int'l financial centre in Việt Nam presented to parliament

The choice of the two cities – HCM City and Đà Nẵng – to host the international financial centre was based on their economic advantages, infrastructure and international connectivity, aimed at creating new growth poles and ensuring balanced development.

Vietnamese PM arrives in Stockholm, starting official visit to Sweden

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has arrived in Sweden for an official visit to strengthen diplomatic ties. The trip marks a renewed effort to elevate bilateral relations that have historic roots but untapped potential.

PM visits Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris

PM Phạm Minh Chính highlighted the role of culture as a colourful and resonant thread that nurtures the friendship between the peoples of Việt Nam and France.

Việt Nam, Chile beef up traditional friendship, comprehensive partnership

To tap into cooperation potential, the two sides agreed to effectively implement the outcomes of high-level visits and make the most of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms and agreements to which both countries are signatories, including the CPTPP.

Việt Nam, Denmark boost cooperation in public administration modernisation

Denmark has extensive experience in public sector reform and stays ready to share its practical experiences and lessons with Việt Nam – including both successes and challenges encountered along the way.

Lithuanian President begins official visit to Việt Nam

A highlight of the visit is the Lithuania–Việt Nam Business Forum, where President Nausėda will deliver an opening address and convey important messages.

PM pays floral tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh in France's Montreuil

Deputy Mayor of Montreuil Philippe Lamarche noted that Việt Nam–France relations trace back to President Hồ Chí Minh’s participation in the Congress of Tours in December 1920, which marked the founding of the French Communist Party (FCP), and was also a symbolic historical milestone reflecting the friendship and solidarity between the two countries.

Party Chief stresses unity and public trust in strengthening ideological and mobilisation work

This marked the first official meeting since the merger of the Party’s two key advisory bodies under the new name of the Central Commission for Information and Mass Mobilisation.

Int'l finance centres a necessity in propelling Việt Nam's two-digit growth

An IFC would connect Việt Nam with the global financial system, enhance its international standing, and contribute to national security and defence from an early and strategic distance. It aims to position Việt Nam as a critical financial gateway, leveraging global capital flows and benefiting from global supply chain shifts.

Lithuanian President’s visit to Việt Nam holds historical significance: diplomat

Việt Nam is an important partner of Lithuania in the region, as the two countries share many common values.

Việt Nam attaches great importance to ties with France: PM

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that his ongoing trip to France, taking place shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron’s Việt Nam visit in late May, demonstrated Việt Nam’s strong commitment to deepening the bilateral relationship in a deep, effective and practical manner.

PM assigns science-technology tasks to OV intellectuals

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính tasked Professor Nguyễn Văn Tâm of the Polytechnic Institute of Paris (IP Paris) with preparing a proposal to train 100 Vietnamese engineers specialising in artificial intelligence.

Parliament starts second phase of ninth session

The second phase, scheduled to last until June 30, will focus on finalising important issues, including a second reading and adoption of the constitutional amendments, reviewing the plan for merging provincial-level administrative units, conducting question-and-answer sessions, and voting on 34 laws and 21 resolutions