PM calls for stronger Vietnam–US cooperation in education, human resource developmentPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 received a visiting delegation from the Eisenhower Fellowships, during which he called for closer and more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education and training through new and breakthrough approaches, contributing to the development of high-quality human resources in various sectors, particularly emerging fields.
NA Chairman calls for stronger coordination with Vietnam Fatherland Front in law-makingNational Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for stronger coordination between the National Assembly's Standing Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in law-making, supervision, and social feedback activities in 2026.
Voter turnout reaches 99.64% as of 22:00 on March 15As of 22:00 on March 15, the nationwide voter turnout had reached 99.64%, said Ta Thi Yen, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Deputy Affairs and Standing Deputy Chief of the Office of the National Election Council.
Parliamentary diplomacy enhances Vietnam’s global standing: Malaysian researcherParliamentary diplomacy is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of foreign relations, with Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) actively expanding engagement with regional and international partners through both bilateral and multilateral channels, according to Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.
Party chief urges stronger, result-oriented implementation of Resolution 57Party General Secretary To Lam on March 12 urged ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW in a more decisive, systematic and effective manner, ensuring that each task delivers concrete and measurable results.
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in HanoiThe first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 opened in Hanoi on March 11, marking the start of a series of activities during Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship this year.
Party chief calls for shift towards early prevention in inspection, supervision workParty General Secretary To Lam has called for a stronger shift in inspection and supervision toward early and afar prevention, focusing on controlling power during governance and identifying risks before violations occur.
Party chief urges upholding of ideological orientation, unity of willParty General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session in Hanoi on the afternoon of March 4 with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation to review preparations for a draft regulation on political and ideological work within the Party.
National Assembly Standing Committee convenes 55th sessionThe National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 55th session at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on March 2.
PM highlights legacy of late PM Pham Van DongA ceremony was held in Mo Duc commune in the central province of Quang Ngai on March 1 to mark the 120th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending.
Voters on long-term offshore duty cast early ballotsDespite scattered showers early on February 26, a large number of voters, including officers, soldiers, and workers on long-term offshore duty, gathered at early polling stations to exercise their civic right and obligation – electing deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026–2031 tenure.
PM calls for rapid actions to implement Party directions on culturePrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for drastic efforts to promptly translate the culture-related contents of the 14th National Party Congress's Resolution and the Politburo’s Resolution No.80-NQ/TW on developing Vietnamese culture into concrete and effective actions.
Party chief’s attendance at Gaza Board of Peace’s inaugural meeting helps elevating multilateral diplomacyParty General Secretary To Lam returned to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on February 21 evening, concluding his three-day trip to Washington D.C. for the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace at the invitation of President Donald Trump, who is also the Board’s Founding Chairman.
Party General Secretary To Lam meets US President Donald Trump at White HouseGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 20 morning (local time) as part of his trip to Washington D.C. to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace.
864 candidates announced for 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral unitsChairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Council Tran Thanh Man has signed Resolution No. 151/NQ-HĐBCQG dated February 14, 2026, announcing the official list of candidates for deputies to the 16th National Assembly by electoral unit nationwide.
Party leader pays Tet visits to Vietnam Television, Voice of VietnamParty General Secretary To Lam paid visits to officials, journalists and staff on duty at Vietnam Television (VTV) and Voice of Vietnam (VOV) on February 14, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
PM extends Tet greetings to former Party, State leadersPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 visited former leaders of the Party and State, and offered incense in tribute to late leaders in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Party General Secretary pays tribute to late leaders ahead of TetParty General Secretary To Lam on February 10 paid tribute and expressed profound gratitude to late Party General Secretaries Truong Chinh, Le Duan, Do Muoi, Le Kha Phieu and Nguyen Phu Trong, and General Vo Nguyen Giap on the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2026) and in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
PM, spouse host banquet for diplomatic corps in HanoiPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran hosted a banquet in Hanoi on February 9 evening for the diplomatic corps, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).
Party leader calls on OVs to join hands in building prosperous, happy nationParty General Secretary To Lam on February 8 met with a delegation of outstanding overseas Vietnamese (OVs) attending the Homeland Spring Programme 2026, urging them to continue contributions to the nation building and development cause.