Vietnam always considers the US a partner of strategic importance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while receiving US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper in Hanoi on March 13.

With the reopening of the Financial Times' Vietnam bureau, the number of foreign news agencies with a permanent presence in the country has now risen to 30.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung has called for increased Japanese investment and development initiatives in Vietnam’s most disadvantaged regions, emphasizing the need for greater cooperation in workforce training and economic empowerment.

During a policy speech at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that Vietnam’s path to prosperity lies in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Vietnam and Singapore have officially elevated their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), marking a historic milestone in their nearly 50-year relationship.

This is the first visit to Singapore by Lam in his position as the CPV General Secretary, marking a new milestone in the bilateral relations, and demonstrating Vietnam’s special attention to elevating relations with Singapore to new heights.

Accordingly, an unnamed square on Prosveshcheniya Avenue, near building No. 15 in Vyborg district, will now be called "Ho Chi Minh Square" in honour of the great Vietnamese revolutionary leader.

The Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) international border gate pair will be developed into a smart border gate pair.

During his official visit to Singapore from March 11 to 13, General Secretary To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with Vietnamese intellectuals working in the country.

General Secretary To Lam and his delegation arrived in Singapore on the afternoon of March 11, marking the start of his official visit to the country.

Ministers from Vietnam and Indonesia have signed a Letter of Intent to foster collaboration in science and technology, marking a new chapter in bilateral innovation partnerships.

The National Assembly is set to review a government proposal to consolidate thousands of communes across the country. The restructuring aims to simplify administrative processes and improve public service delivery.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Railway Law (amended) at its ongoing 43rd session on March 10, during which its members agreed on the necessity of a comprehensive revision of the law.

The Vietnamese Party chief highlighted ASEAN’s achievements over the past six decades, emphasising the bloc’s important contributions to and its central role in maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.

Party General Secretary To Lam praised the ASEAN Secretariat's role in facilitating cooperation within ASEAN and between the bloc and its partners, acknowledging the contributions of ASEAN Secretaries-General throughout various periods.

Party General Secretary To Lam underlined that Vietnam always attaches great importance to and gives top priority to relations with Indonesia, a leading important country in the region.

The upcoming ninth session of the National Assembly may begin earlier than expected, right after the April 30 – May 1 holiday, with key discussions on amending the 2013 Constitution and related laws.

Vietnam is committed to creating the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including Indonesian enterprises, to invest and operate stably and sustainably in the country, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

The concert was a special event within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Indonesia and official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.

Vietnam and Singapore aim to elevate the bilateral relations, particularly in the domains of technology, digital partnerships, and renewable energy which are critical issues not only for the two ASEAN nations but also for the whole region.