VN has called on countries that have yet to sign or ratify the Hanoi Convention to soon complete the procedures so that it can enter into force promptly and deliver practical benefits to the international community in combating cybercrime.

The Border Guard Command of Lao Cai province and the Honghe Border Management Unit, the Hekou Entry-Exit Inspection Station in China’s Yunnan province launched their 2026 joint patrol on January 28.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

Impressed by Vietnam’s economic momentum, Swiss firms welcomed the establishment of the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and voiced readiness to share expertise.

President Antonio Costa’s trip signals Europe’s readiness to recognize Vietnam as a key partner in global and regional stability.

Ho Chi Minh City museum unveils special exhibit marking 53 years since the Paris Peace Accords with a tribute to one of Vietnam’s most iconic women.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and Madam Naly Sisoulith visited cultural sites in Ninh Binh, paying tribute to the shared heritage between Vietnam and Laos.

Representatives from Singapore, the UN, and several embassies commended Vietnam’s strategic direction and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global cooperation, as outlined during the 14th National Party Congress.

The two leaders expressed their satisfaction with the positive progress in bilateral relations across multiple fields and the effective implementation of high-level agreements.

The New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam and World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV), in coordination with the Lang Son Red Cross Society, on January 26 organised a programme to distribute aid to households affected by storms in Trang Dinh commune.

In recent years, the Bay Nui region in An Giang has taken on a brighter outlook, while the living standards of Khmer communities have become increasingly stable.

General Secretary To Lam held talks with visiting General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on January 26 morning.

Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted that the visit by the Lao Party General Secretary and President is a politically significant event of historical importance.

The Homeland Spring 2026 program is set to take place from February 6–9 in Hanoi and Ninh Binh, featuring a wide range of meaningful activities rich in national cultural identity and reflecting Vietnam’s vision and development aspirations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held phone talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on January 26.

Among the 200 members of the 14th Party Central Committee, 87 are first-time appointees - including 71 full members and 16 alternates - with several notable faces born in the 1980s.

This trip reflects the highest level of political trust, the special bond and close coordination between the two Parties and the two countries.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Naly Sisoulith arrived in Hanoi on January 26 morning, beginning a two-day state visit to Vietnam.

UNESCO has announced an emergency assistance package worth approximately 740,000 USD to help Vietnam protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas heavily affected by a series of severe storms that struck the country in November 2025.

Leaders of countries and international organisations have sent their congratulatory messages and letters to To Lam on his re-election as General Secretary of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).