Lao senior legislator visits major Vietnamese-invested project
A delegation of the Lao National Assembly (NA), led by its Vice President Sounthone Xayachak, on May 23 visited and inspected the progress of the Dakcheung bauxite mining and alumina processing complex, a major industrial project invested by Vietnam’s Viet Phuong group in Dakcheung district, Laos’ Xekong province.
Top leader pledges favourable conditions for US tech firms to invest in Vietnam
Vietnam highly evaluates and stands ready to create favourable conditions for US tech corporations to invest in the country on the basis of harmonious interests, thus contributing to the bilateral ties and delivering tangible benefits to their citizens and businesses, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam.
Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen defence cooperation
Vietnam always values and remembers the wholehearted support and sincere sentiments that generations of leaders and people of Russia have extended to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence as well as in the ongoing cause of national construction and defence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang has said.
Top leader calls for development of green, sustainable, self-reliant materials industry
Vietnam must develop its materials industry in a green, sustainable and self-reliant direction with international competitiveness, in line with global commitments, while ensuring the highest national interests, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam said at a working session in Hanoi on May 21.
Top legislator calls on NA body to take proactive role in shaping development institutions
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on May 21 chaired a working session with standing members of the NA Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs regarding key tasks for 2026 and the entire 2026–2031 tenure.
Vietnam, Thailand celebrate diplomatic ties with cultural, naval exchange activities
The Thai Embassy in Vietnam and the Thai naval vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan on May 19 held a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (1976–2026), the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, and the launch of a photo exhibition honouring the late Vietnamese leader.
Vietnam, Australia expected to expand practical cooperation across sectors
Vietnam and Australia are well positioned to deepen practical cooperation across multiple sectors following the upgrading of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with strong complementarities and growing business interest driving new opportunities, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong has said.
Top Vietnamese leader calls for stronger and more effective defence cooperation with India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and State President To Lam called for stronger and more effective Vietnam–India defence cooperation at a reception in Hanoi on May 19 for Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, highlighting the momentum to translate high-level commitments into deeper and practical collaboration under the bilateral Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Top leader calls for new growth model to transform Dong Nai beyond traditional industrial hub
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 18 called on Dong Nai city to create a new growth model enabling the southern economic powerhouse to move beyond the limitations of a traditional industrial centre.
Ho Chi Minh Thought guides development path: Top leader
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has expressed his confidence that under the light of Ho Chi Minh Thought, the entire Party, people and army will successfully implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, achieve the two strategic centennial goals, and realise the aspiration of building a prosperous and powerful nation.
Deputy PM calls for substantive assessment of two-tier local administration operations
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on May 15 called for a thorough review of apparatus restructuring, payroll streamlining and reorganisation of public non-business units, stressing the need for an objective assessment of the effectiveness of the two-tier local administration model after one year of operations.
Vietnam ready to strengthen BRICS connection with Asia-Pacific
Vietnam stands ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation between BRICS and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in areas such as supply chains and development finance, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang said at a discussion session on May 15 as part of the expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India.
Politburo discusses institutional breakthroughs to drive Ho Chi Minh City’s development
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau in Hanoi on May 15 to review the implementation of Resolution No. 31-NQ/TW on the development orientation and tasks for Ho Chi Minh City through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang has put forward a range of cooperation priorities between BRICS and partner countries at the Expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, underscoring the need to strengthen resilience through both internal capacity and international collaboration.