The following is the biography of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong.

Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, passed away at 1:38 PM on July 19, 2024, at the 108 Military Central Hospital.

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is set to organise the second friendship dialogue and the fifth economic forum with a focus on industrial transformation this September, expecting to welcome a large number of international delegates.

To show its goodwill and sense of responsibility, Vietnam has informed relevant countries about its submission on the limits of the extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the central area of the East Sea.

On the afternoon of July 18, 2024, the Party and State held a ceremony to award the Gold Star Order to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the 108 Central Military Hospital in Hanoi.

Recently, following the recommendations of the Expert Council for Health Care of Central Officials, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been concurrently managing his duties and undergoing medical treatment and care.

Vietnam submitted a dossier for the Extended Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the central area of the East Sea to the United Nations, in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.

The Politburo has appointed Ms. Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Head of the Central Mass Mobilization Commission, as Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term.

VN always treasures international support and solidarity to its glorious struggle for independence, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has expressed his deep appreciation as the country will mark 70 years of 1954 Geneva Agreement in the next few days.

The ongoing Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will enable young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to witness the country's modern and dynamic development, helping deepen their understanding of the nation, and encouraging them to contribute to its future development.

Google will continue supporting programmes and projects in a bid to promote tourism and preserve traditional Vietnamese culture.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56VNth regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by VN, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

The cooperation between Japan and Việt Nam is spotlighted in Japan’s new defense white paper 2024 released on July 12.

Vietnamese President To Lam’s state visits to Laos and Cambodia from July 11-13 have contributed to enhancing the traditional and effective cooperation among the three countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said.

The Politburo has mandated the establishment of preferential, breakthrough mechanisms and policies, particularly in recruitment and salaries, to attract and retain talented and highly skilled artists with strong reputations.

Vietnamese President To Lam met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on July 11 as part of his ongoing State visit to Laos.

The Police Agency of Thai Binh Province has decided to prosecute and temporarily detain Le Thanh Van to investigate charges of abusing his position and power to influence others for personal gain.

Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Vientiane on July 11 morning, beginning a State visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

The National Assembly Standing Committee has agreed to prosecute, temporarily detain, and search the residence and workplace of deputy Le Thanh Van.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly that comprise key lawmakers of Vietnam will convene their 35th session in Hanoi on July 10-11.