Vietnam is considering adjustments to its Criminal Code, aiming to differentiate between profit-driven crimes and those committed without personal gain.

At the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse, General Secretary and President To Lam, together with his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.

Vietnam’s early ratification highlights its commitment to global governance and international law in cyberspace.

Leaders of many countries and political parties have sent telegrams, letters and messages of congratulations to General Secretary and President To Lam, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached on April 7 between the US and Iran, describing it as an important step toward easing tensions.

NA Chair Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye, while also conducting bilateral activities in Türkiye and paying an official visit to Italy from April 11 to 17.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has reaffirmed strong support for global political commitments on the “One Health” approach and international initiatives spearheaded by France.

Foreign leaders reaffirm strong ties and cooperation following Vietnam’s latest leadership appointments.

Mrs. Vo Thi Anh Xuan is re-elected Vice President of Vietnam with unanimous support from the National Assembly for the 2026-2031 term.

Since May 2014, more than 1,300 Vietnamese officers and professional soldiers have participated in UN peacekeeping activities in both individual and unit-based deployments, all of whom have performed effectively and maintained high discipline.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, a deputy to the 16th legislature, as State President for the 2026–2031 term at its first session on April 7.

On the afternoon of April 7, the National Assembly passed a resolution appointing Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission, Le Minh Hung, as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China and Cambodia have extended congratulations to Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man following his re-election.

On the afternoon of April 6, the National Assembly elected nine officials to serve as heads of its committees and agencies.

The National Assembly has elected six new Vice Chairpersons, including Do Van Chien, Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Hong, Nguyen Hong Dien, and Nguyen Doan Anh.

On the morning of April 7, with 495 out of 495 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly passed a resolution electing General Secretary To Lam as State President for the 2026-2031 term.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat, will pay official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9 to 10.

April 5, 2026 marks the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Ireland, which have evolved into a dynamic and substantive partnership across multiple fields.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, a member of the Party Central Committee across four terms, has been awarded the third-class Independence Order.

Senior leaders were recognized for their outstanding contributions to national development and defense.