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Bui Quang Huy re-elected First Secretary of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

The 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-2031 term on the morning of June 25 announced the newly elected Secretariat of the Youth Union Central Committee.

Vietnam opens 13th National Youth Union Congress

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on June 25.

Vietnam's achievements offer valuable lessons for Venezuela

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung paid an official visit to Venezuela from June 23-24, holding talks with senior leaders and reaffirming both countries' commitment to strengthening their longstanding friendship and Comprehensive Partnership.

Vietnam may extend special flight privileges to senior Party leader

A proposed decree would extend access to state special aircraft services to an additional senior Party leadership position.

La Van Cau, one of Vietnam's first People's Armed Forces Heroes, passes away

National war hero La Van Cau, whose battlefield bravery became part of Vietnam's modern history, has died aged 94.

Vietnam expands DNA campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs

Vietnam has launched a nationwide DNA collection campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs and reunite families.

Vietnam and France join hands to bring history closer to youth

As Vietnam and France deepen museum cooperation, experts are looking at new ways to tell the story of Dien Bien Phu to both local and international audiences.

Vietnam strengthens awareness of emerging belief and religious movements

A conference in Lang Son has brought together local religious representatives and community leaders to discuss emerging belief and religious phenomena and ways to prevent legal violations.

Strategic-level personnel planning crucial to Party’s future: Top leader

Strategic-level personnel planning is a matter of paramount importance that is directly linked to the destiny of the Party, the future of the nation, and public trust, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on June 23.

Vietnam, Canada co-host UN staff officer training course

Vietnam and Canada on June 22 opened a United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) at the headquarters of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of National Defence.

Indian Navy flotilla begins goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City

The Indian Navy flotilla comprising the frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Taragiri, led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, arrived at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi Port today, beginning a 3-day visit to HCM City.

Top leader welcomes Acting US Secretary of the Navy

General Secretary and State President To Lam welcomed Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, who is in Vietnam for the Pacific Partnership - Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF26) mission, during a reception in Hanoi on June 22.

Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 opens in Quang Tri

The Quang Tri provincial People’s Committee and the US Embassy in Vietnam kicked off the Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF 26) mission in Dong Hoi ward on June 22.

Vietnam's top legislator urges media to counter misinformation

Speaking at Vietnam's highest journalism awards, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man urged reporters to embrace innovation while remaining committed to truth and public service.

From battlefield to bridge: Dien Bien and the remarkable Vietnam-France story

More than 70 years after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, a place once defined by conflict has become a powerful symbol of reconciliation and cooperation between Vietnam and France.

The hidden challenge facing Vietnam’s proposed socialist communes

Vietnam’s proposed socialist commune model may promise higher living standards, but its long-term success will depend on managing growth, fairness and public expectations.

Why Vietnam’s first ITLOS judge marks a milestone in global integration

The election of Vietnam’s first judge to ITLOS is being viewed as a recognition of the country’s growing contribution to international law and multilateral cooperation.

Vietnamese, Cambodian localities boost investment cooperation

A bilateral investment promotion conference between Cambodia’s Stung Treng province and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province was held in Stung Treng city on June 18, aiming to strengthen investment and business ties between the two localities.

Palestine confers top state honour on General Vo Nguyen Giap

Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

National Press Festival 2026 opens in Hai Phong city

The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country.