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Hà Huy Tập embodied sharp theoretical thinking, unwavering courage, and the integrity of a true communist, dedicating his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.

National Assembly deputy Thạch Phước Bình of the Mekong Delta province of Vĩnh Long proposed raising the base salary to between VNĐ2.65 million ($106) and VNĐ2.70 million ($108) per month as a more appropriate and feasible option at present.

Born into a poor scholarly family in Kim Nặc village (now in Cẩm Hưng commune), Hà Huy Tập served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee from 1936 to 1938

This year’s exhibitions feature 15 thematic categories, highlighting modern military products such as aircraft, warships, armoured vehicles, man-portable low-range missile systems, anti-aircraft gun systems, laser weapons, as well as various types of ammunition, military uniforms, and logistics equipment serving defence purposes.

Lawmakers are expected to discuss the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan and state budget, as well as performance in the early months of 2026. They will also review the five-year socio-economic development plan for 2026–2030, thrift practices and anti-wastefulness efforts in 2025, and progress in achieving national gender equality targets.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm said that over 15 NA terms spanning more than 80 years, ethnic minority deputies have grown steadily in both capacity and contribution, participating more actively in legislative work, oversight and decisions on major national issues.

NA deputies reviewed the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development and State budget plans, early 2026 performance, and the draft five-year plan for 2026–2030.

A proposed pilot of 'public lawyers' across ministries, provinces and cities aims to strengthen the state’s legal capacity as disputes grow more complex.

The Minister of Finance and the Governor of the SBV have been directed to take strong and proactive measures to accelerate the digitalisation of administrative records and results, issue electronic outputs in administrative procedures, and, in particular, promote the reuse of digitised data in line with the Government’ requirements.

Minister of Home Affairs Đỗ Thanh Bình said that the southern province of Đồng Nai has amassed the necessary conditions of a high-potential, multi-centre, multi-functional urban area with strong regional and national spillover effects.

The National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Society called for further research to maximise the effectiveness of major national holidays and anniversaries associated with traditional cultural values, with a view to promoting cultural awareness and strengthening the preservation of national identity in society.

At IPU-152, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn delivered an important speech at the general debate, affirming that Việt Nam will continue to work with friends and partners to contribute actively, proactively, and responsibly to addressing regional and global issues.

With Việt Nam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development, Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn reaffirmed that Việt Nam will continue to contribute actively, proactively, and responsibly to addressing common regional and global issues together with international friends and partners.

PM Lê Minh Hưng affirmed that while responsibilities may evolve over time, the trust of the Party, State, and people in Military Region 4 remains steadfast.

Deputy Foreign Minister Đặng Hoàng Giang said the trips marked a meaningful step in implementing Việt Nam’s foreign policy following the 14th National Party Congress, helping deepen relations with European and Middle Eastern partners while mobilising external resources for national development.

The state visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm from April 14 to 17 reflected the high priority the Vietnamese Party and State attach to the longstanding friendship with China.

Amid intensifying strategic competition among major powers, the visit sends a message of both countries’ commitment to their foreign policies of independence and self-reliance, and to prioritising stability and cooperation, according to Professor Pan Jin’e.

The formal deposition makes Việt Nam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.