Việt Nam News

A memorandum of understanding signing ceremony took place between representatives of Vietnamese, Laos, and Russian businesses.

Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to upholding the cooperation agreement signed for the 2022-2026 period.

The meeting will approve the Strategic Plan of Customs Development for the period of 2026-2030 (SPCD).

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said he is confident that in the time to come, with the support of Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the two parliaments’ collaboration will be further promoted,

The significant reduced amount of alluvial sediments in the Mekong River reaching Việt Nam that replenish this land, the increasing pressure from the encroachment of urban development and aquaculture on riverbanks leading to water flow changes, rampant illegal sand mining that goes beyond the permitted depth and area all contribute to making the situation worse.

Rare earths include 17 elements, most of which play an irreplaceable role in producing high-tech equipment, batteries, permanent magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, aeroplanes, phones and the defence industry.

Việt Nam always gives the top priority to maintaining, consolidating and fostering its great friendship, special solidary and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told visiting President of the Lao State Inspection Authority Khamphan Phommathat.

The air force was praised for actively and effectively following the Party's directives and stance on national defence and security, especially those outlined in the 13th National Party Congress's Resolution.

In his letter, Chairman Mẫn expressed his pleasure at the robust development of the cooperative relationship between Việt Nam and the Philippines since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) supports Việt Nam's efforts in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, as recommended by the European Commission (EC).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland and the Swiss-Vietnamese Economic Forum (SVEF) plan to organise several events at the University of Zurich from June 3 to June 4.

Trịnh Văn Quyết vowed to work hard to complete all tasks assigned by the Party, State, Việt Nam People's Army, and people.

Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate of Việt Nam expressed his belief that cooperation and friendship between it and Laos will continue to promote a special solidarity between them.

The total resources needed to implement the programme for the 2025-30 period is projected to be VNĐ122.250 trillion (US$4.81 billion). 63 per cent of this amount (VNĐ77 trillion) is from the State budget, 24.6 per cent (about VNĐ30.25 trillion) will be from localities' budgets, and the remaining will be from other legal sources.

Ambassador to France Đinh Toàn Thắng had meetings with Prefect of Nouvelle Aquitaine region Etienne Guyot and President of the region Alain Rousset, and attended a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of twinning relations between the region and Lào Cai province of Việt Nam – a typical decentralised cooperation model of Việt Nam and France.

PM Chính asked the province to further tap into its distinctive potential, outstanding opportunities, competitive edges, and especially the cultural, historical, and human values.

The agenda of the third working week of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s seventh session from June 3-8 will focus on many important issues, with a highlight being a question-and-answer (Q&A) session taking place from June 4-6.

State President Tô Lâm, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, and NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn sent their greetings to President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa, respectively.