Reform drive expected to remove barriers, unlock growth momentum
The latest administrative reform push, with the issuance of eight resolutions on reducing, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions, is being seen as one of the largest overhauls in recent years, directly affecting thousands of procedures and processes tied to investment, production and business activities nationwide.
Bui Thi Minh Hoai re-elected President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee for 2026-2031
Bui Thi Minh Hoai was re-elected President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee for the 2026-2031 tenure at the first conference of the 11th-term VFF Central Committee, held before the closing session of its 11th National Congress on May 13 morning in Hanoi.
Administrative streamlining: Bringing administration closer to people for stronger governance
With tangible outcomes seen after nearly one year of implementing the reorganisation of the administrative apparatus and operating the two-tier local government model, further efforts are being made to refine the model so that grassroots administrations can operate more effectively and efficiently.
Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone, opening broader space for cooperation
Vietnam and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement on the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership within the framework of the state visit to Sri Lanka by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam from May 7 to 8, marking a significant milestone in the two countries’ relations and opening a broader and more substantive framework for future cooperation.
Vietnam’s top leader concludes successful state visit to Sri Lanka
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on May 8 evening (local time) left Colombo for home, concluding their two-day successful state visit to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka stages welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader with 21-gun salute
An official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his high-ranking delegation took place at the Presidential Secretariat on May 8 morning (local time).
PM Le Minh Hung attends opening ceremony of 48th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the 48th ASEAN Summit which officially opened on May 8, in Cebu, the Philippines, along with the participation of leaders from other ASEAN member states, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, and representatives of international organisations.
Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with ASEAN nations, ADB
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 7 held bilateral meetings with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Top Vietnamese leader begins state visit to Sri Lanka
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Colombo on the evening of May 7 (local time), beginning a two-day state visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
PM Le Minh Hung arrives in Philippines for 48th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-level delegation of Vietnam arrived at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the coastal city of Cebu, the Philippines, on May 7 noon (local time) to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., ASEAN Chair in 2026.
Vietnam, India share vision, strategic convergence: Top Vietnamese leader
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 6 delivered a policy speech at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) under the theme “Vietnam–India Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a New Era: Shared Vision, Strategic Convergence, and Substantive Cooperation”, as part of his ongoing state visit to India.
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Delhi
India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, who is on a three-day state visit to the country.
Senior Party official affirms continued institutionalisation of Party resolutions
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on May 5 affirmed that the Party and State will continue promptly institutionalising the Party's major resolutions into laws, mechanisms and concrete policies so that they can quickly be translated into practice.
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam meets with Vietnamese community in India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in India on May 5 evening shortly after arriving in New Delhi for a state visit to the South Asian country.
Vietnam–India ties poised for new strategic breakthrough: Scholar
The May 5-7 state visit to India by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam carries significance as the two nations mark the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, said Prof. Anmol Mukhia from South Asian University.