Delegates said the establishment of Đồng Nai city will mark a fundamental shift in both the development and local governance models, positioning Dong Nai as a major urban centre that can share functions, strengthen linkages and promote complementary development with HCM City.
National Assembly deputy Đỗ Đức Hồng Hà said the establishment marks a shift away from the perception of culture as a purely cost-incurring sector towards recognising it as a genuine economic industry that warrants investment.
Việt Nam and the RoK established diplomatic relations on December 22, 1992. Over more than three decades, bilateral ties have developed into a model partnership globally.
The delegation was led by Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Trần Đức Thắng, who is also head of the National Assembly deputies' delegation of Hà Nội.
The visit has strengthened political trust and expanded cooperation between Việt Nam and China, signalling deeper engagement across trade, infrastructure and emerging sectors.
Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, will visit HCM City from April 23 to 24 as part of an official trip to Việt Nam.
Biotechnology is emerging as a key pillar in Việt Nam–Cuba ties, with new joint ventures and technology transfer efforts signalling a shift toward deeper, more practical cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
The World Creativity and Innovation Day (April 21) is a reminder that creativity is not the privilege of a select few and innovation is not the responsibility of a single sector but the mission of the entire nation, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Lê Xuân Định.
The warning was issued by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trịnh Việt Hùng as he addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday morning, during the first session of the 16th legislature in Hà Nội.
Vietnamese foreign minister Lê Hoài Trung welcomed important strides in economic, trade, investment, and agricultural collaboration between Việt Nam and Mongolia, noting that multiple newly signed agreements have created a solid legal framework to expand two-way trade.
The Secretary-General expressed confidence that Việt Nam’s impressive economic achievements and consistent foreign policy will enable it to continue making active and effective contributions to regional integration and strengthening the ASEAN Community.
Both sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level, and coordinate closely in organising activities celebrating the 30th anniversary of Việt Nam–Ireland diplomatic ties (1996–2026).
Party General Secretary and State President Lâm urged Hà Tĩnh Province to fully recognise both the responsibility and honour of a land rich in tradition, thereby fueling an even stronger development drive.
Việt Nam appreciates UNESCAP’s role in translating global commitments into concrete regional action and cooperation, sharing best practices, supporting evidence-based policymaking and tackling emerging challenges, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phạm Việt Hùng.
Under the revised agenda, the legislature will approve two additional items – a draft law supplementing several articles of key tax-related laws and the plan to handle the source of money to implement the international arbitration ruling.
President Lee Jae Myung is the first head of state to pay a state visit to Việt Nam following the country’s completion of the consolidation of its top leadership in early April 2026
Korean partners have proposed deeper cooperation with Việt Nam in railway development, including technology transfer and workforce training, to support the country’s goal of building a self-reliant rail industry.
The construction sector has been implementing coordinated solutions across all five transport sub-sectors to accelerate infrastructure development nationwide.
