Announced in early March, US Trade Representative's investigation is said to look into acts, policies and practices relating to structural excess capacity and production in the manufacturing sectors of 16 economies, including Việt Nam.
Both European countries have strategic partnerships with Việt Nam, with frequent bilateral exchanges across different sectors.
No Vietnamese citizen is discriminated against on the basis of religion or belief. The activities of religious organisations are fully guaranteed in accordance with the legal regulations, said foreign ministry spokeperson Phạm Thu Hằng.
In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted that the session takes place at a pivotal transitional moment between two legislative terms, shortly after the successful election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.
Việt Nam and China have launched their 40th joint naval patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin, marking a continued commitment to strengthening defence ties and maintaining security at sea.
General Phan Văn Giang, Minister of National Defence, arrived in China on Thursday to take part in the 10th Việt Nam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange.
The draft law comprises two articles, focusing on amending and perfecting the functions and tasks of representative agencies to encompass new areas of cooperation, legal development and enforcement.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called on the two countries to swiftly and effectively put in place reached agreements and commitments, and promptly finalise an action plan implementing the Strategic Partnership framework.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed that strategic technologies must directly serve the goals of raising productivity and economic competitiveness, forming new industries, and securing technological autonomy in key sectors.
Since the beginning of the year, authorities have launched legal proceedings in 1,151 new cases involving 2,367 defendants.
The Party chief highlighted the need to accelerate the development of national and specialised databases, ensuring interconnectivity to support public services on digital platforms, thereby reducing direct contact and limiting opportunities for harassment and corruption that affect citizens and businesses.
The Việt Nam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said a comprehensive system of standards, technical regulations, criteria and procedures for the railway sector will serve as a basis for implementation, inspection, supervision and the seamless, standardised integration of railway projects nationwide.
Nordic experts delivered keynote presentations on topics including tax reform and decentralisation, digital welfare systems and the care economy and demographic perspectives on welfare systems and social protection, offering comparative insights and practical experiences from the Nordics.
State President Lương Cường affirmed Việt Nam’s commitment to bolstering relations with Cambodia, Saudi Arabia and the Commonwealth of Dominica while receiving these nations’ newly appointed ambassadors to Việt Nam on Wednesday as they presented their credentials.
The first ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue was convened shortly after China’s “Two Sessions” and the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, demonstrating a high level of political trust and increasingly profound strategic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries.
The 10th Việt Nam–China border defence friendship exchange, held on March 18–19 in Quảng Ninh and Guangxi provinces, brought senior defence officials, joint naval exercises and community outreach to strengthen bilateral military ties.
Policies aimed at removing economic bottlenecks and fostering new growth drivers, including infrastructure investment, institutional reform and capital market development, are expected to be implemented consistently to support both short-term recovery and long-term expansion.
