Lieutenant General Dinh Van Noi, Deputy Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, has been appointed Party Secretary of the Phu Quoc Special Zone for the 2025–2030 term.

Amid the current digital era, a new mission of Vietnam’s communications on external relations is to build national soft power through telling stories of the nation and people as set in Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 19, 2026.

Continuing its fourth session, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 17 discussed the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste inaugurated its office in the capital city of Dili on July 15, marking its transition to fully functional, centralised operations just over three months after its establishment.

India's Ambassador to Vietnam, Tshering Sherpa, has thanked the Vietnamese government and people for their swift assistance and support following the tourist boat accident off Phu Quoc that claimed 15 lives.

In a video marking the start of her tenure, US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks outlined her priorities for US - Vietnam relations while reflecting on her first days in the country.

As France marks Bastille Day on July 14, French Ambassador to VN Olivier Brochet spoke with VietNamNet about the achievements of France-VN relations during his three-year tenure, the milestones reached by the 2 countries & the opportunities ahead.

Provincial authorities have been urged to strengthen anti-corruption oversight while making the fight against waste a central priority.

Vietnam and Chile have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as the two countries marked 55 years of diplomatic ties, highlighting expanding cooperation and growing opportunities for trade and investment.

The Special Task Committees of An Giang and Takeo provinces on July 14 signed a handover record for the remains of 14 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during wartime and were recovered in Cambodia during the 2025–2026 dry season.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to extend the implementation of their bilateral Road Transport Agreement and related protocols to the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh, Vietnam) –Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) border gate pair.

Vietnam and the UN Development Programme convened an international workshop to strengthen data collection for the country's sixth national report under the UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Vietnam is seeking to turn cultural heritage into a source of innovation, intellectual property and economic growth while building a healthier digital cultural environment.

Senior defense officials from Vietnam and Japan met in Tokyo to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening regional security ties.

Newly appointed US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks delivered a message from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirming Washington's commitment to its partnership with Vietnam.

Vietnam will accelerate efforts to connect its VNeID digital identity platform with Singapore and other ASEAN countries as part of a broader push to strengthen digital transformation and cross-border digital services.

On the 10th anniversary of the East Sea arbitration award, Vietnam reiterated its longstanding support for resolving maritime disputes peacefully and in accordance with international law.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung reaffirmed Vietnam's support for ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar while pledging closer cooperation to promote peace, stability and economic recovery.

Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is drafting a new decree on ethnic affairs to replace Decree No. 05/2011/ND-CP, updating the country's legal framework to reflect recent constitutional, legislative and administrative reforms.

Vietnam will accelerate science, technology and digital transformation while maintaining national security, according to new conclusions issued by General Secretary and President To Lam.