PM Lê Minh Hưng affirmed that the Party, State and people of Việt Nam always attach importance to and wish to continuously nurture and promote the Việt Nam–DPRK relationship in a more substantive and effective manner in the new development era, in line with the common aspirations of the two peoples and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Expressing his hope that the two sides will continue strengthening the special Việt Nam–Cuba relationship in the coming time, PM Lê Minh Hưng proposed that both sides closely coordinate in implementing agreements reached by the two countries' senior leaders, and promote exchanges of delegations at all levels and sustainable cooperation.
Regarding upcoming tasks, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn urged the committee to shift strongly from procedural consultation to strategic consultation, moving beyond the mindset of merely “following procedures correctly” towards policy design, process standardisation, quality control and forecasting.
Highlighting strategic orientations for the sector, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm requested that traditional medicine be incorporated into the country’s overall development strategy in the new era. He called for the building of a national traditional medicine ecosystem linked to the development of the health economy and national soft power.
PM Hưng congratulated PM Luxon on New Zealand’s positive achievements in maintaining macroeconomic stability and ensuring social welfare.
Former minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến is charged with violating regulations on the management and use of State assets causing losses under Article 219, Clause 3 of the Penal Code, in connection with the two hospital projects in the former Hà Nam Province, now part of Ninh Bình Province.
Fiji treasures its relationship with Việt Nam, and the two countries should work more closely together to fully tap the considerable potential for bilateral cooperation, Fiji's top leader said.
President Hồ Chí Minh’s thought remains the guiding principle for the Vietnamese Party and revolution, illuminating the nation’s path from one victory to another and contributing to the common struggle of peoples around the world for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress.
Vietnamese embassies across Europe held ceremonies and tribute events to mark the 136th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh.
An article published by the Italian Communist Party praised President Hồ Chí Minh as a defining figure in Việt Nam’s liberation struggle and a lasting symbol of anti-colonial and anti-imperialist movements worldwide.
The Swedish diplomat stated that Việt Nam is becoming an increasingly important and reliable partner of Sweden in the region and in global value chains, noting that Swedish enterprises are showing growing interest in the Vietnamese market and increasingly view Việt Nam as one of Asia’s key growth markets.
President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Việt Nam won Senate approval on May 18, with Jennifer Wicks McNamara set to take over the diplomatic post in Hà Nội.
A draft decree on administrative sanctions for violations in cybersecurity and personal data protection is expected to introduce stricter measures to deal with the creation and dissemination of false content generated using AI and deepfake tools.
Sweden and Việt Nam are engineering nations and strong technology is central for many of their enterprises, says Johan Ndisi, Swedish Ambassador to Việt Nam.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said the current disbursement rate stood at only 14.78 per cent, while the Government’s target is to fully disburse 100 per cent of allocated capital this year.
The anniversary of diplomatic ties offers an opportunity to further strengthen naval cooperation through expanded collaboration in mutually beneficial areas and closer coordination in tackling emerging challenges.
Every year on May 19, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) joins members of the Vietnamese community in Hong Kong and Macau in visiting Tai Kwun, formerly Victoria Prison, where President Hồ Chí Minh was arrested and imprisoned during his revolutionary activities.
During a meeting with meeting with US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang said the ministry and relevant agencies are willing to work closely with the US side to address existing challenges to advance substantive and mutually beneficial cooperation for both countries.
