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Minister calls for shift in leadership mindset across Party units

At a quarterly review conference in Hanoi, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang stressed the need for Party committees to renew leadership thinking to meet rising demands.

Austria ready to cooperate with VN in strengthening UN peacekeeping capacity

Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang held a working session with Tobias Lang, Director of the Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP), in Vienna on April 23.

Vietnam, Russia review progress in archival cooperation

The Archival Committee of Saint Petersburg and the Archives Department of the CPV Central Committee Office held an online mid-term review to assess cooperation results since the signing of their partnership agreement in 2021.

Top leader holds talks with RoK President in Hanoi

General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with visiting President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on April 22, following a State-level welcome ceremony held for the guest.

Vietnamese, RoK leaders meet press in Hanoi

General Secretary and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung met the press in Hanoi on April 22, right after witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements.

Vietnam, RoK promote science, technology cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Bae Kyung Hoon in Hanoi on April 22, on the occasion of the state visit to Vietnam by RoK President Lee Jae Myung.

Top leader hosts banquet for RoK President

General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a state banquet for President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, who are on a state visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on April 22 evening.

Top VN leader’s visit to China propels bilateral ties to higher stage

Mr. To Lam’s state visit to China marked a new milestone, strengthening political trust and expanding cooperation, helping elevate bilateral ties, said He Wei.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Hanoi for state visit

On the afternoon of April 21, a special aircraft carrying South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, and a high-level delegation landed at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the start of an official state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam attends defence services, security exhibitions in Malaysia

A high-ranking military delegation led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang is attending the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference and the National Security Exhibition Asia 2026 in Malaysia.

Hai Phong elects Do Thanh Trung as city chairman

Do Thanh Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee, has been elected chairman of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2026-2031 term.

NA Chairman wraps up successful working visit to Türkiye

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man arrived in Hanoi on April 18 evening, concluding their successful working trip for the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) and bilateral activities in Türkiye.

Hue awards honorary citizenship to RoK business leader for great contributions

The central city of Hue has awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Hue” to a Republic of Korea (RoK) national in recognition of his significant contributions to local development over the past 15 years.

Vietnam deposits instrument of ratification for UN Convention against Cybercrime

The formal deposition makes Vietnam the first country in Southeast Asia and the third globally to ratify the convention.

Top leader lauds unsung contributions by ethnic minority figures to VN culture

Only when culture is nurtured basing on the self-awareness and pride of each individual can it exist and develop sustainably, remarked Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Vietnam, China elevate strategic connectivity in new phase of development

With railway cooperation expected to emerge as a new highlight of bilateral strategic cooperation, China expressed readiness to collaborate with Vietnam on financing, technology, training, and industrial capacity in the railway sector.

France reaffirms support for Vietnam’s new development phase

On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and Vietnam’s recent consolidation of its new-term leadership, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet shared his views on the future of bilateral ties.

Top Vietnamese legislator meets with IPU Secretary-General on IPU-152 sidelines

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has suggested the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) support VN legislature in enhancing its lawmaking and supervision capacity.

Vietnam, China sign 32 cooperation documents

Within the framework of the state visit to China by General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse from April 14-17, the two sides signed 32 cooperation documents, covering a wide range of areas.

Vietnam leader concludes China visit with strengthened ties

On the afternoon of April 17, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation departed Nanning City (Guangxi), successfully concluding their state visit to China from April 14 to 17.