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Việt Nam's 80th National Day commemorated in Singapore

Việt Nam works towards balanced, sustainable trade with US

Ongoing negotiations between Việt Nam and the United States concerning the tariff policies on Vietnamese exports are currently being conducted.

PM calls for WB’s assistance for large-scale infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stated that the Vietnamese Government always regards the WB as an important, close, and trusted partner that has provided great support and made positive contributions to the country’s socio-economic development, helping the Southeast Asian nation achieve significant accomplishments in its “Đổi mới” (renewal) process, international integration, and sustainable development.

Thousands celebrate Hải Phòng's 70th liberation anniversary

Hải Phòng today is thriving in all fields, worthy of the tradition that ancestors left behind - a city proudly looking back in the past to boldly march towards the future.

Slovakia considers Việt Nam a top important partner in Asia: Slovak FM

Slovakia's foreign minister expressed his hope that Việt Nam will consider upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and applying visa exemption for Slovak citizens.

Thai Prime Minister begins official visit to Việt Nam

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s trip marks the first official visit by a Thai PM in 11 years, since PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit in 2014.

Việt Nam-Thailand ties among most important strategic partnerships in region: scholar

One of the agendas is to ensure that ASEAN is a driving force in multilateral trade and the international rules-based order. This is a very important point in the context of ASEAN being subject to the current tariffs.

NA to discuss mechanisms, policies for private economic development on May 15

Deputies will also discuss in groups a draft Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

Legal assurance, innovation support key to private sector’s development: Top legislator

The main focus areas that the Government recommended comprised improving the business climate, easing access to land and production sites, providing financial, credit, and public procurement support.

NA reviews draft Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The guiding principle in drafting the law is to fully institutionalise the Party’s views and policies on national defence, stay consistent with the provisions of the UN Charter, international treaties and agreements to which Việt Nam is a party, and ensure constitutionality, legality, and consistency within Việt Nam’s legal system.

NA debates limiting public oversight mechanism

During the ongoing ninth session of the 15th National Assembly, many deputies voiced their concern that the change would remove regional courts and procuracies from the oversight reach of People's Councils through interpellation.

Việt Nam to hold grand military parade for 80th anniversary of National Day

The Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security have been tasked to coordinate relevant agencies to proactively prepare a grand military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

NA deputies continue to discuss amendments to Constitution on Wednesday

The session will be broadcast live on television and radio channels, allowing citizens across the country to follow.

Việt Nam re-elected as chair of WCO’s Permanent Technical Committee

The re-election reaffirms Việt Nam’s growing stature and influential role in shaping global customs policies and operations.

PM receives French Ambassador, reaffirming priority partners status

The ambassador affirmed that Việt Nam is one of France's important priority partners in the Asia-Pacific region and emphasised France’s desire to further strengthen relations with Việt Nam and ASEAN.

Party chief calls for continued dissemination of Constitution amendments

The Secretariat assigned the Party Committee of the National Assembly to coordinate with relevant agencies in summarising the process of collecting public opinions after its completion to draw lessons learned for effectively implementing public consultation on major national issues in the future.

Lawmakers look into draft law on science, technology, innovation

Legislators will debate the draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation during their Tuesday afternoon sitting as part of the 9th session of the 15 National Assembly (NA).

Party chief successfully wraps up state visits to four Eastern European countries

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Tô Lâm’s first state visits in his new role — from May 5 to 12, 2025, to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and the Russian Federation — held significant meaning, reaffirming traditional diplomatic ties while advancing strategic development goals in a new era.

Party chief’s visit to Europe opens new chapter in cooperation with long-standing friends

The mission helped implement Việt Nam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, as outlined at the 13th National Party Congress.

Party chief successfully wraps up state visit to Belarus

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm, his spouse, and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation left Minsk in the evening of Monday (local time), concluding their successful state visit to the Belarus at the invitation of President Alexander Lukashenko.