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Promoting Traditional Friendship, Enhancing Strategic Connectivity between Vietnam and China: Top Leader
Building on the foundation of friendship carefully nurtured by previous generations of leaders of the two countries, on the high-level common perceptions that have been established, on the determination of agencies, sectors and localities, and on the support of the people of both countries, Vietnam–China relations will certainly continue to develop in a stable, healthy and long-term sustainable manner, bringing more tangible benefits to the two Parties, States and peoples, and making increasingly positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 13): Vietnam, Japan Leaders Hold Phone Call to Advance Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 13): Vietnam, Japan leaders hold phone call to advance strategic partnership; Vietnam, Slovakia elevate ties to strategic partnership; Vietnam–Italy ties set for breakthrough as untapped potential comes into focus; Guangxi eyes boundless cooperation with Vietnam.
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Top Leader Demands Stronger Governance, Strategic Planning to Drive Sustainable Development
The Party and State leader underscored the necessity for decisive, coordinated and effective actions to translate the Party’s resolutions into concrete results throughout the political system and society.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 12): Vietnam-Thailand Relations Enter New Chapter After 50 Years
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 12): Vietnam-Thailand relations enter new chapter after 50 years; New cooperation directions drive Vietnam–Russia ties; Lao, Cambodian, Thai New Year festivals in Ho Chi Minh City boost solidarity, friendship; Vietnam strengthens global position in electronics, semiconductors.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 11): Top Leader’s China Visit Set to Open Up New Phase in Bilateral Ties
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 11): Vietnam, Italy look to deepen strategic partnership during top legislator’s visit; Vietnam, Cambodia reaffirm strong ties, target US$20 billion in bilateral trade; Top leader’s China visit set to open up new phase in bilateral ties: Ambassador; Vietnam’s economic growth remains resilient amid global challenges.
Congratulatory Letters, Messages Sent to Vietnam’s Key Leaders
Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland and political parties have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Vietnam's Party, State, Government, and National Assembly leaders.
Official Welcome Held in Phnom Penh for Key Vietnamese Party Official
The visit to Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu is expected to help advance the implementation of high-level agreements, maintain the continuity and efficiency of cooperation mechanisms, and enhance economic connectivity, particularly in transport infrastructure, energy and digital transformation.
Key Vietnamese Party Official Meets with Top Lao Leader in Vientiane
Thongloun emphasised that Tu’s selection of Laos as his first destination for external activities in his capacity as Permanent member of the Secretariat after the 14th National Party Congress vividly demonstrates the high priority both Parties and States attach to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.
General Secretary, State President To Lam to Pay State Visit to China Next eek
General Secretary, State President To Lam and his spouse will pay a State visit to China from April 14-17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 9): Vietnam Sees Ample Opportunities in AI-powered Economy
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 9): Vietnam opens trade promotion office in Hainan to expand economic ties with China; Malaysia, Vietnam promote tourism growth; Vietnam sees ample opportunities in AI-powered economy; FTSE Russell: Vietnam will be upgraded from a frontier market to an emerging market in September.
Congratulations Extended to Vietnam's Newly Elected Key Leaders
On the occasion of the 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions, leaders from numerous countries, including Laos, China, Cambodia, Russia, India, and Cuba, sent telegrams, letters, and congratulatory messages. These conveyed their regard for cooperative relations and confidence in Vietnam’s development prospects in the coming period.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 8): Vietnam, Cambodia Set Sights on Comprehensive Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 8): Vietnam, Laos move to operationalize “strategic cohesion” in bilateral ties; Vietnam, Cambodia set sights on comprehensive breakthrough in bilateral ties; Vietnam-China cooperation mechanism boosts market access for Vietnamese firms; Peacekeeping department told to select high-quality personnel for UN missions.
Le Minh Hung Elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term
At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
Party General Secretary To Lam Elected as State President for 2026-2031 Term
Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.
Foreign Parliamentary Leaders Congratulate Chairman of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly
At the First Session of the 16th National Assembly, Member of the Politburo and Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man was re-elected by an absolute vote of confidence to serve as Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 16th tenure. On this occasion, parliamentary leaders of Laos, China, and Cambodia sent messages and letters of congratulations.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 7): OVs Encouraged to Expand Distribution Channels for Vietnamese Goods Abroad
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 7): PM Pham Minh Chinh hosts UK Ambassador; OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad; Vietnam set for strong growth as ASEAN+3 faces rising global risks; Northern Vietnam to brace for first prolonged and intense heatwave.
Tran Thanh Man Re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly
Following the vote, NA Chairman Man took the oath of office. Under the national flag, before the NA and voters nationwide, he pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and committed to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.
Party chief calls on 16th National Assembly to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation
Addressing the opening of the first session of the 16th-tenure legislature in Hanoi on April 6, the Party chief underlined that the demands of new stage of development are placing higher, faster, and more pressing requirements on institutions, growth models, the quality of national governance, policy responsiveness, enforcement discipline, and the improvement of the people’s living standards.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 6): Vietnam, Laos Step Up Investment Cooperation to Advance East–West Economic Corridor Connectivity
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 6): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chinese Ambassador He Wei; PM seeks stronger energy ties with Kuwait amid global uncertainty; Vietnam, Laos step up investment cooperation to advance East–West Economic Corridor connectivity; Vietnam’s industry enters a phase of expansion in scale, technology, and logistics.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 5): Vietnam's GDP Growth Reaches 7.83% in January-March Period
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 5): PM seeks stronger energy security cooperation with Kuwait; Vietnam's GDP growth reaches 7.83% in January-March period; FDI inflows to Vietnam surge 42.9% in Q1; Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 3): PM Pham Minh Chinh Proposes Stronger Cooperation in Forensic Examination with Belarus
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 3): PM Pham Minh Chinh proposes stronger cooperation in forensic examination with Belarus; Vietnam, Mexico bolster substantive and sustainable agricultural cooperation; Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state, Summer tourism festival expected to spark travel demand in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 2): Vietnam–Australia Chamber Debuts in Western Australia to Boost Trade, Investment
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 2): PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security; Vietnam–Australia chamber debuts in Western Australia to boost trade, investment; Vietnam promotes senior official training cooperation with Australia, India; Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Cultural Day strengthens community bonds.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 1): Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly Elections Hailed as Democratic and Successful
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 1): Vietnam, Greece step up labor cooperation; Russia-Vietnam cooperation holds strong potential in multipolar world; Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly elections hailed as democratic and successful; Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city.
