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PM urges expanded Japanese investment, technology transfer to Vietnam

The PM called on Japanese partners to further expand cooperation with Vietnam, helping deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the development and well-being of both nations.

RoK’s ruling party expels county head over remarks insulting Vietnamese women

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DP) announced on February 9 that it kicked out Kim Hee Soo, head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province, for his remarks deemed disrespectful towards Sri Lankan and Vietnamese women.

Young people from VN-China border provinces join hands to build green future

The forum provided an opportunity for young participants from both countries to meet, strengthen friendship, and exchange ideas, united by a shared goal of sustainable development and environmental protection.

Foreign missions urged to help develop future industries in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City urges foreign offices to serve as trusted bridges for boosting trade, investment, tech transfer, human resources, and emerging industries.

PM, spouse host banquet for diplomatic corps in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran hosted a banquet in Hanoi on February 9 evening for the diplomatic corps, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnam’s UN peacekeeping police reach top readiness level

Vietnam’s first police peacekeeping unit under the Ministry of Public Security has officially been upgraded to Level 3 readiness by the United Nations, marking a strategic breakthrough in the country’s evolving role in global peacekeeping.

Foreign diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City join Tet celebrations

On February 7, the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations hosted the programme “Diplomatic Families Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse” for consuls general families, showcasing a range of traditional Vietnamese cultural activities.

Homeland Spring 2026: OVs connect with roots, advance with nation

On the sidelines of the Homeland Spring 2026, overseas Vietnamese shared heartfelt reflections on the sacred moments of the Lunar New Year (Tet) that draws them back to the homeland with deep affection and hope.

Cao Bang aspires to become international trade hub on Vietnam-China border

Party Secretary Phan Thang An said Cao Bang will aim to make breakthroughs in infrastructure, institutions, and human resources, targeting  an average GRDP growth rate of about 10 percent per year.

Vietnamese Embassy in RoK urges review of remarks insulting Vietnamese women

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 6 sent an official note expressing its position regarding remarks deemed disrespectful towards Vietnamese women made by the head of Jindo county in South Jeolla province.

Party chiefs of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia meet in Phnom Penh

The meeting of the leaders of the CPV, CPC and LPRP achieved very positive outcomes, covering all areas of cooperation among the three Parties and countries.

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian PMs map measures to implement Party leaders’ outcomes

The three PMs agreed to continue adopting policies and measures to facilitate trade, investment and cooperation on a complementary and win-win basis, shifting from expansion in scale to improvement in quality and efficiency.

Party leader attends Cambodia–Vietnam friendship school groundbreaking

With support from the Government and people of Vietnam, the establishment will be upgraded and added with new facilities to improve infrastructure, modernise the learning environment, and increase student admission capacity.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on February 6 to review Vietnam-Cambodia cooperation and discuss measures to further advance bilateral relations.

Vietnam, China open “green lane” for ambulance transfer on humanitarian grounds

On February 5, the Mong Cai international border gate border guard station said it had coordinated with China’s Dongxing Border Station to open a “green lane” for ambulances carrying emergency patients.

Party General Secretary begins state visit to Cambodia

General Secretary To Lam arrived in Phnom Penh on the morning of February 6, beginning a one-day state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.

A powerful political message from General Secretary To Lam’s Laos visit

On Thursday morning in Vientiane, immediately after a solemn official welcome ceremony, General Secretary To Lam held talks with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Historic first as Vietnam’s key leaders visit Laos together

Within the framework of the visit, General Secretary To Lam on Thursday afternoon held meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane.

Ceremonial welcome for Vietnamese party chief in Vientiane

A solemn welcome ceremony was held this morning at the Presidential Palace in Vientiane, Laos, for General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.

Women leaders receive unanimous support to run for National Assembly

A number of senior female officials have received full voter support to run for the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.