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Global press highlights Party Chief and President To Lam’s visit to China

International media outlets, including China's Xinhua News Agency and the UK's BBC, have published reports on the state visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to China.

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam leaves for state visit to China

This morning, General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking delegation, departed Hanoi for a three-day state visit to China.

Party Central Committee discusses personnel affairs

Based on the committee’s proposal, the Politburo will nominate candidates for leadership positions of state agencies for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Vietnamese top leader's visit to China to further consolidate political trust

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo granted an interview to the press before Party General Secretary and President Lam and his spouse make a state visit to China from August 18-20

New momentum from anti-corruption message by General Secretary To Lam

In a potent reaffirmation of Vietnam's commitment to combat corruption, General Secretary and President To Lam's recent address has set a resolute course for the nation's ongoing efforts.

Pakistan offers visa-free entry to Vietnamese tourists and businessmen

Pakistan has recently announced changes to its visa policies, including a significant waiver of visa fees for visitors from 126 countries, including Vietnam.

Party chief To Lam chairs meeting with incumbent and former Party, State leaders

Party General Secretary and President To Lam hosted a meeting with incumbent and former Party and State leaders in Hanoi on August 15.

Armies of Vietnam and Cambodia launch hotline

The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the General Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) launched their hotline on August 15 to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

Royal Canadian Navy’s ship visits Vietnam

The Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigate HMCS Montréal arrived at Nha Rong wharf in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15, beginning a five-day visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam expects to promote realization of high-level agreements with China

Vietnam expects to promote the realization of high-level agreements with China to strengthen and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries.

Studying India's policy towards West Asia helpful for Vietnam: Experts

Vietnam can learn from India's balanced and comprehensive strategy in establishing international relations, especially in the cultural and economic fields, said experts at a Hanoi conference on India's policy towards West Asia and lessons for VN.

Thai Princess helps improve schoolchildren's lives in Quang Tri

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and her entourage visited Quang Tri on August 15 to examine a project she is funding to enhance the life quality of children and adolescents in Asia-Pacific underway at Nguyen Tat Thanh Primary school in Dong Ha.

VN-China relationship at deepest, most comprehensive and substantive level ever

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to China from August 18 – 20.

Top leader chairs gathering with incumbent, former Party and State officials

The Politburo held a gathering with former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front in Hanoi on August 15 on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day (September 2).

General Secretary and State President To Lam to make first state visit to China

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his wife, will undertake a state visit to China from August 18th to 20th.

5 Politburo members, 1 secretariat member, 4 central committee members resign

In the first half of 2024, 14 high-ranking officials, including five Politburo members, one Secretariat member, and four Party Central Committee members, have resigned.

Chief of Malaysia’s Defence Force pays official visit to Vietnam

Vietnamese defence official suggested boosting bilateral cooperation in defence industry, military medicine, search and rescue, and participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions

Vietnam drastically stamps out corruption, negative phenomena: official

Bold steps were made to handle serious corruption cases during the first half of the year, including many related to ministries, sectors and localities, in line with the motto of “no off-limits zones and no exceptions”.

Vietnamese citizens advised not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, Israel amid tension

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 13 continued to warn Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel at this time as tensions are escalating in the Middle East.

Vietnam hosts Japanese Defense Minister: Strengthening strategic partnership

On the morning of August 6, General Phan Van Giang, Vietnam's Minister of Defense, hosted a welcoming ceremony for Japan's Defense Minister Kihara Minoru, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.