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Vietnam urged to consider opening consulate general in Kazan

A proposal for Vietnam to open a Consulate General in Kazan emerged during Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's meeting with Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnikhanov as both sides explored new avenues for cooperation.

Russia rolls out traditional welcome for Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Kazan

Russia's Republic of Tatarstan welcomed Prime Minister Le Minh Hung with a traditional bread, salt and sweets ceremony as he began his official visit to Kazan.

Vietnam welcomes US-Iran peace agreement

Vietnam has welcomed the announcement by the United States and Iran that they have reached a peace agreement and expressed appreciation for efforts that helped bring about the breakthrough.

Hanoi passes unprecedented policy package to reshape city governance

Hanoi's latest legislative package is intended to ensure that special mechanisms under the Capital Law are swiftly translated into real-world benefits for residents and businesses.

Vietnam must build world-class universities, says Party Chief & President To Lam

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

Administrative reform enters its most critical phase: execution

One year ago, Vietnam embarked on the most extensive restructuring of its governmental apparatus in decades.

Vietnam, China premiers hold first phone talks after government reshuffle

PM Le Minh Hung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held their first telephone conversation on the morning of June 15, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing agreements reached by the top leaders of both countries.

PM and National Assembly Chairman meet journalists ahead of Press Day

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 14 chaired a meeting with leaders of news agencies, media organizations and journalists to mark the 101st anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day.

Defence minister calls for stronger policies to attract high-tech experts

Vietnam's defence chief says innovation and talent development will be critical to building a modern and technologically advanced military.

Deputy PM receives US archives to support search for missing war martyrs

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has called for deeper cooperation with American partners in the search for missing Vietnamese servicemen.

PM Le Minh Hung heads to Russia for landmark ASEAN-Russia summit

At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of relations between ASEAN and Russia, to be held in Kazan, Russia, on June 17-18.

Party Chief and State President heads new foreign affairs steering committee

On behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed a decision establishing the Central Steering Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Integration.

National Assembly deputies express concern about erosion of minority cultures

Citing models like Tuyen Quang's Lo Lo Chai village, lawmakers have demanded a pivot to livelihood-centric policies that secure stable incomes for aging artisans.

HCM City to submit draft law on ‘special cities’ at National Assembly session

Vice Chair of the HCMC People's Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong says the city plans to present a Draft Law on Special City to the National Assembly at its upcoming session for enactment.

Five provincial leaders share lessons from government reform

After one year under the new model, local administrations across many Central and Central Highlands provinces have mostly operated smoothly.

Vietnam, Laos conduct joint patrol along shared border

The Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province and the Military Command of Laos’ Khammouane province recently conducted a patrol along the border section between markers 527 and 529 in Quang Tri’s Dan Hoa commune.

Vietnam calls for dialogue, mediation to advance lasting peace in Middle East

Vietnam has reaffirmed its support for dialogue, mediation and political solutions as the only viable path toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

New Vietnam–Cambodia friendship monument inaugurated in Pursat province

One more Vietnam–Cambodia friendship monument was inaugurated on June 10 in Pursat province of northern Cambodia, marking a new milestone in the ongoing efforts to preserve symbols of solidarity between the two countries.

Top leader highlights strategic role of foreign affairs in new development era

General Secretary and  President To Lam on June 11 underscored the strategic importance of foreign affairs as a pioneering force in safeguarding national interests and creating favourable international conditions for VN's development in the new era.

PM calls on JICA to support VN's industrialisation through new-generation ODA

Welcoming JICA’s proposal for a new ODA cooperation framework, PM Le Minh Hung said its proposed areas largely match Vietnam’s development priorities as well as the orientations agreed upon by the two PMs.