Top Leader Demands Stronger Governance, Strategic Planning to Drive Sustainable Development
National
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.
April 13, 2026 | 15:35
Viet Nam, Slovakia Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
National
Viet Nam and Slovakia have issued a Joint Statement on elevating their ties to a strategic partnership.
April 13, 2026 | 15:17
Breakthrough actions Required to Turn decisions into Results: Top Leader
National
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, who is also the Secretary of the Central Military Commission, has emphasised the need to strongly reform leadership methods, tighten execution discipline, strengthen political and ideological work, increase inspection and supervision, and roll out decisive actions to swiftly translate the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress into reality in a recent interview to the press.
April 13, 2026 | 10:43
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 13): Vietnam, China Strengthen Youth Exchanges to Deepen Bilateral Ties
National
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 13): Vietnam, China strengthen youth exchanges to deepen bilateral ties; Slovak Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam; UNDP backs Vietnam in its new development period; Conference in Phnom Penh promotes Vietnam-Cambodia trade, tourism, investment ties.
April 13, 2026 | 07:00
NA Chairman Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
National
The Party and State of Vietnam consistently create favourable conditions for the Catholic community to practice their faith while contributing to the nation, following the orientation of “living the Gospel in the heart of the nation,” said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
April 12, 2026 | 09:14
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 12): Vietnam-Thailand Relations Enter New Chapter After 50 Years
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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.
April 12, 2026 | 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 11): Top Leader’s China Visit Set to Open Up New Phase in Bilateral Ties
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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.
April 11, 2026 | 07:00
Congratulatory Letters, Messages Sent to Vietnam’s Key Leaders
National
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.
April 10, 2026 | 14:25
Official Welcome Held in Phnom Penh for Key Vietnamese Party Official
National
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.
April 10, 2026 | 14:07
Key Vietnamese Party Official Meets with Top Lao Leader in Vientiane
National
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.
April 10, 2026 | 07:00
General Secretary, State President To Lam to Pay State Visit to China Next Week
National
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.
April 09, 2026 | 15:25
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 9): Vietnam Sees Ample Opportunities in AI-powered Economy
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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.
April 09, 2026 | 07:00
Congratulations Extended to Vietnam's Newly Elected Key Leaders
National
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.
April 08, 2026 | 10:46
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 8): Vietnam, Cambodia Set Sights on Comprehensive Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties
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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.
April 08, 2026 | 07:00
Le Minh Hung Elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term
National
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.
April 07, 2026 | 16:00
Party General Secretary To Lam Elected as State President for 2026-2031 Term
National
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.
April 07, 2026 | 11:21
Foreign Parliamentary Leaders Congratulate Chairman of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly
National
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.
April 07, 2026 | 10:04
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 7): OVs Encouraged to Expand Distribution Channels for Vietnamese Goods Abroad
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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.
April 07, 2026 | 07:00
Tran Thanh Man Re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly
National
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.
April 06, 2026 | 13:05
Party chief calls on 16th National Assembly to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation
National
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.
April 06, 2026 | 11:13
