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Vietnam’s top leaders meet Kyrgyzstan’s PM to enhance bilateral cooperation

Vietnam’s General Secretary, President, and National Assembly Chairman met with Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister to discuss trade, security, and diplomatic cooperation. The visit marks a new phase in Vietnam-Kyrgyzstan relations.

General Secretary To Lam to make first official overseas visit of 2025

General Secretary To Lam will visit Indonesia, the ASEAN Secretariat, and Singapore from March 9 to 13, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen Vietnam’s diplomatic, economic, and regional cooperation with its key partners.

Eliminating districts and merging provinces: How Vietnam’s governance may evolve

Vietnam’s government is considering fundamental administrative changes, including removing the district level and redefining local governance. Legal experts propose a two-tier system with provincial and local authority for a more efficient structure.

Vietnam-South Korea partnership: Driving tech self-sufficiency and innovation

South Korean Ambassador Choi Young Sam discusses trade, investment, and technology cooperation, highlighting South Korea’s role in Vietnam’s economic growth.

Vietnam welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister in historic visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a formal welcome ceremony for Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Adylbek Kasimalyev at the Presidential Palace on March 6.

Vietnam chairs 75th meeting of Initiative for ASEAN Integration Task Force

This was the first meeting presided over by Vietnam as the Chair of the IAI Task Force in 2025. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of IAI projects and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of the IAI Work Plan.

Commune police can handle up to 35 administrative procedures

Eligible commune-level police units can now process up to 35 administrative procedures and online public services across various domains.

Five factors to consider when merging provinces

National Assembly Deputy Pham Trong Nghia believes that to abolish district-level administration, amendments to the Constitution must be studied, and the merger of provinces must be based on clear criteria.

Vietnam, Cuba eye joint ventures in manufacturing and trade

Cuban Minister of Domestic Trade Betsy Díaz Velázquez has expressed a strong interest in fostering joint ventures with Vietnamese partners in manufacturing and trade within Cuba's domestic market.

Vietnam co-sponsors UN resolution on 80th anniversary of end of WWII

Established to prevent future conflicts, the UN has set key principles governing international relations and advanced the global decolonisation process.

National Assembly to review constitutional amendments in March

The National Assembly is set to review and amend key constitutional provisions concerning Vietnam’s political system, with reports due by March 15.

Vietnam, RoK bolster digital transformation cooperation in judicial sector

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Le Minh Tri has called on the Republic of Korea (RoK) to enhance support, exchanges, and training in electronic investigation and evidence, and in the fight against high-tech and transnational crimes.

Vietnam, UK strengthen cooperation in combating human trafficking

Vietnam considers combating human trafficking a crucial task to protect human rights in accordance with international law, including international conventions on human rights to which Vietnam is a signatory.

Vietnam-Singapore relations poised for new heights

With economic collaboration on the rise, Vietnam-Singapore trade is projected to grow by around 10% annually over the next three years, while increased investment from Singaporean enterprises is anticipated.

PM holds dialogue with businesses from ASEAN

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue in Hanoi on March 4 with businesses from ASEAN member countries that are operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam People’s Air Force and mission to protect national skies

Following this direction, on March 3, 1955, the Ministry of National Defence decided to establish the Airport Research Department, marking the formation of Vietnam's air force.

Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasimalyev to visit Vietnam on March 6-7

As Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasimalyev visits Vietnam, both nations seek to enhance collaboration in key sectors, including agriculture and aviation.

Vietnam, Sweden promote parliamentary cooperation

A delegation of the Swedish parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs is on a working visit to VN from March 2 to 5 to enhance dialogues on issues of mutual concern, promote parliamentary cooperation and share experiences in policy development.

Vietnam nominated as Chair of 35th meeting of State Parties to UNCLOS

The Group of Asia-Pacific states at the United Nations (UN) last weekend agreed to nominate Vietnam for the position of Chair of the 35th meeting of the States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (SPLOS).

PM Pham Minh Chinh awarded honorary professor title by Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University honors Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with an honorary professor title, recognizing his contributions to Vietnam’s economic and diplomatic progress.