Cambodian NA President’s visit to deepen parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam: AmbassadorThe upcoming official visit to Vietnam by President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary is expected to provide an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation, particularly parliamentary diplomacy, and chart new directions to further deepen bilateral relations, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu has said.
Key Party, State leaders attend live television programme honouring fallen heroesParty General Secretary and State President To Lam and other key Party and State leaders attended a live television programme titled “Sao Sang Dan Duong” (Guiding Star) on July 26 night, held to commemorate the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).
NA Chairman pays tribute to fallen heroes in Ho Chi Minh CityChairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man on July 26 offered flowers and incense in tribute to fallen heroes at memorial sites in Ho Chi Minh City, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).
Top leader calls for swift implementation of newly adopted Party decisionsParty General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the Party and the entire political system to quickly turn major policies adopted at the third plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee into real actions and tangible results, emphasising that every decision must result in implementation.
Vietnamese Party and State leader honoured with international peace prizeGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam has been named the laureate of the 2026 Lev N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to advancing peace and international cooperation.
Caring for revolution contributors reflects Vietnam’s deep humanitarian value: PMPrime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 23 reaffirmed that caring for revolution contributors remains a consistent policy of the Party and State, reflecting the profound humanitarian value of the socialist regime.
National digital governance platform proposed to drive data-led public administrationVietnam is facing a need to study the development of a national digital governance platform to unify public administration, strengthen data governance and improve the delivery of public services, as the country accelerates administrative reform and digital transformation.
Top legislator receives Executive Acting Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic PartyNational Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 22 received Executive Acting Secretary General of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Hagiuda Koichi, who is paying a working visit to Vietnam from July 20–23.
Top leader hails sacrifices, contributions of generations to national developmentParty General Secretary and State President To Lam has expressed boundless gratitude to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, heroes of the people's armed forces, labour heroes, war invalids, sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs, veterans, and all those who rendered services to the nation, saying their sacrifices and contributions laid the foundation for the country’s development and future.
Vietnam considers Japan long-term partnerVietnam consistently regards Japan as one of its leading and long-term partners, backs its development and sustained, active role in fostering peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and globally, said Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
PM issues decision restructuring National Civil Defence Steering CommitteePrime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 21 signed Decision No. 1328/QD-TTg on the organisation of the National Civil Defence Steering Committee.
NA leader calls for shift towards modern urban governanceNational Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for a fundamental shift from administrative urban management to modern and development-faciltating urban governance, stressing that the proposed Law on Urban Development should provide a breakthrough legal framework to unlock the growth potential of Ho Chi Minh City and other urban centres across Vietnam.
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to human rights at AMM-59Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to advancing human rights after its re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term, pledging to pursue priorities, including human rights amid climate change and digital transformation, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable groups.
Top legislator underscores importance of providing better care for revolution contributorsNational Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 19 reaffirmed the Party and State’s enduring commitment to caring for people who rendered service to the nation, stressing that gratitude must be translated into concrete policies and practical support to ensure they enjoy living standards equal to or higher than the average in their communities.
Telling Vietnam’s story to build national soft powerAmid the current digital era, a new mission of Vietnam’s communications on external relations is to build national soft power through telling stories of the nation and people as set in Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 19, 2026.
PM urges stronger development foundations for sustainable growthPrime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a government meeting with the business community in Hanoi on July 18, aimed at removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources and driving growth.
Top leader asks for building stronger, more modern people's police forceParty General Secretary and State President To Lam has requested the People's Police force to make itself more revolutionary, professional, elite and modern, capable of meeting the demands of the country's new development stage.
NA Standing Committee reviews draft law on preventing proliferation of weapons of mass destructionThe National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee continued its fourth session on July 16, reviewing the draft law on the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
EU counts on Vietnam’s coordinating role to advance Strategic Partnership with ASEAN: AmbassadorThe European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are working towards upgrading their current Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Throughout this process of interregional cooperation, the EU would continue to count on Vietnam’s leadership and coordinating role in advancing EU-ASEAN relations, EU Ambassador to ASEAN Sujiro Seam told the press in Hanoi on July 15.
PM urges better care for revolutionary contributors, upholding tradition of gratitudePrime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 16 reaffirmed the Party and State’s commitment to caring for invalids, sick soldiers and people who rendered service to the nation, describing the responsibility as a continuation of Vietnam’s long-standing tradition of gratitude and national solidarity.