16th NA’s first extraordinary session seeks to create new development space
The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly, which wrapped up its first phase on August 13, highlighted the legislature’s efforts to swiftly institutionalise major Party policies, remove legal bottlenecks and open up new development space.
Party General Secretary, President To Lam concludes state visit to New Zealand
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Auckland on August 13 evening (local time), concluding a state visit to New Zealand at the invitation of Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Zealand
Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam in Auckland on August 13 morning (local time).
Lifting Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new level
Following his state visit to Australia, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to New Zealand from August 12-14 at the invitation of its Governor-General Cindy Kiro.
Top Vietnamese leader meets head of Australia's Liberal–National Coalition
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam received Angus Taylor, leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, on August 11 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to Australia.
Top leader receives Vietnamese intellectuals, scientists in Australia
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam hosted a reception in Sydney on August 10 for prominent Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists who are members of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA).
Vietnam is an important partner of New Zealand: Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters
On the occasion of the state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke with a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Oceania, sharing insights on significant development steps in bilateral relations and expectations for the visit.
Top Vietnamese leader’s New Zealand visit expected to give fresh momentum to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The upcoming state visit to New Zealand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to give fresh momentum to the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on turning political commitments into concrete projects and practical benefits for people and businesses, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong has said.
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to Australia
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption, economic crimes
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026), requesting the force continue to solidify its core role in the fight against corruption, wastefulness, negative practices, economic crimes, and smuggling.
New impetus for deeper Vietnam–Australia ties
At the invitation of Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is paying state visits to the two nations from August 9 to 14.
Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand ties: top leader
Parliamentary cooperation is a key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand relations, helping to strengthen political trust and effectively implement the agreements reached by the two countries' high-ranking leaders, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said while receiving President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram in Hanoi on August 7.
Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership set for new breakthrough after top leader’s Australia visit
The upcoming State visit to Australia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to give fresh impetus to the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening up new opportunities for deeper, more substantive and effective collaboration.
NA reviews special mechanisms to keep APEC 2027 projects on schedule
The National Assembly (NA) on August 7 is set to discuss a draft resolution introducing special mechanisms and policies to remove bottlenecks in projects serving the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in the Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang province, aiming to ensure construction stays on schedule for the international event.
Cybersecurity protection must centre on both information systems, people: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that cybersecurity must combine the protection of information systems with the protection of people, describing citizens’ safety, security and well-being as the ultimate measure of all cyber policies.