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Vietnamese Party leader meets with Chairperson of Kazakh Senate in Astana

Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Senate of Kazakhstan and Vietnam’s National Assembly, the two leaders agreed to promote collaboration, increase delegation exchanges via parliamentary channels.

Party leader arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation.

PM meets with Sri Lankan President in Hanoi

Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery, said President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.

Politburo calls for reform to unleash Vietnam’s private sector potential

Politburo’s Resolution 68 declares private enterprise central to national growth and sets ambitious goals for 2030.

Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Presidents hold talks in Hanoi

President Cuong thanked Sri Lanka for supporting Vietnam in the past struggle for national independence and for cooperating closely with Vietnam in the current process of national construction.

Party leader leaves for visits to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus

The visits from May 5 to 12 are made at the invitation of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi

State President Luong Cuong on May 5 morning presided over an official welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, who is paying a state visit to Vietnam from May 4 – 6.

EC postpones Vietnam’s seafood inspection until year end

The European Commission (EC) has delayed its fifth inspection of Vietnam's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

ROKS Kang Gam Chan makes friendly port call to Da Nang

ROKS Kang Gam Chan begins a goodwill visit aimed at deepening Vietnam-South Korea naval relations.

National Assembly begins transformative session, targets merger of provinces

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens a historic session focused on constitutional reform and merging provinces to streamline governance.

Vietnamese Party leader receives Sri Lankan President

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen trust and cohesion between the two countries and their ruling parties.

President of Sri Lanka begins state visit to Vietnam

The trip is the first to Vietnam by a Sri Lankan head of state in 16 years, since 2009, and it is also the first visit to the Southeast Asian nation by President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka since he took office in September 2024.

Vietnamese expats in Russia cheer military parade unit at Moscow’s Red Square

Dozens of soldiers from Vietnam’s People’s Army received a warm welcome from overseas Vietnamese ahead of Victory Day parade.

Vietnam lodges protest over China and Philippines' actions in Spratlys

Vietnam has officially lodged diplomatic protests against both China and the Philippines over recent activities that violate its sovereignty in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, specifically concerning Hoai An Reef and other related maritime features.

Vietnam considers constitutional changes to streamline government structure

Key amendments proposed to modernize local and national governance and clarify roles within the political system.

General Secretary To Lam embarks on state visits to four strategic partners

Vietnam’s top leader will visit Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia during a key diplomatic tour.

Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline declaration cements maritime jurisdiction

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to elect 125 council deputies after merger

Vietnam’s two major cities will gain 30 more council seats each under a proposed administrative reform law.

General Secretary To Lam to head national legal reform committee

Vietnam forms a high-level committee led by General Secretary To Lam to drive institutional and legal reform.

Vietnam races against time to have EC’s "yellow card" lifted before Sept. 15

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed the Prime Minister issue an action plan to address the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning and prepare for the fifth EC inspection.