Việt Nam News

UNICEF urged Việt Nam to maintain strong investments in health, education and social welfare as the country adapts to rising challenges such as demographic change, climate shocks and pollution.

Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin affirmed that the Palestinian leaders and people always pay special attention to Việt Nam, a loyal and devoted friend of Palestine.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976, the two countries have achieved substantive results across various fields, particularly economy, trade, defence-security, education and training, and people-to-people exchanges.

On institutional reform, Việt Nam is working to remove existing obstacles while creating new frameworks to spur innovation, circular economy development, green growth and a just energy transition. Infrastructure priorities.

Both sides commended the comprehensive and effective cooperation across various pillars including politics, defence and security, maritime cooperation, economy, trade, investment, science and technology, agriculture, climate change response, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

Sharing sympathy with the hardships faced by Palestinians, Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng affirmed that Việt Nam has closely followed developments in Palestine and supports all efforts aimed at ending violence, protecting civilians, and promoting a sustainable, peaceful solution.

During the trip, the Vietnamese leader will also co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Việt Nam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

The PM asked WEF to consider making the Autumn Economic Forum an annual WEF event and to strengthen connections between its global business network and Vietnamese enterprises, especially private firms.

Việt Nam always views UNICEF as one of the most important and closest development partners which has supported its Government in policy making, technical assistance, and effective intervention

With 426 of 430 deputies present voting in favour (89.87 per cent), the parliament passed the Law on Extradition, which consists of four chapters and 45 articles. It sets out the principles, authority, conditions and procedures for extradition between Việt Nam and other countries, as well as the responsibilities of Vietnamese state agencies.

Vietnamese lawmakers are calling for a round-the-clock hotline with neighbouring countries to help track and disrupt transnational drug networks, warning that large trafficking rings moving narcotics from the Golden Triangle into Việt Nam are growing more sophisticated and violent.

Lawmakers are expected to vote on four key judicial bills on Wednesday as Việt Nam’s National Assembly continues its 10th session.

FM Lê Hoài Trung expressed appreciation for the Chinese Government’s recent decision to provide US$500,000 in support to help Việt Nam overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

WB is requested to enhance collaboration in areas where it has strengths and Việt Nam has urgent needs, such as strategic infrastructure, logistics, clean energy, urban development, digital transformation, data governance, and climate adaptation.

The Deputy PM thanked the New Zealand Government for providing NZD1 million (over US$560,000) to help Việt Nam overcome the recent disasters.

The President appreciated the contributions of Kaluga’s leaders in connecting businesses, attracting investment, promoting trade, cultural exchanges, tourism, and collaboration in science and technology, education and training, and hi-tech agriculture with Việt Nam and its localities.

The success of the joint patrol helped strengthen mutual trust and understanding, and contributed to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation, and development between Việt Nam and China.

The leader emphasised prioritising the development of the 2026 working agenda, providing strong support for key meetings of the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform and the Council of National Defence and Security, and making thorough preparations for year-end domestic and international activities.