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Vietnam strengthens awareness of emerging belief and religious movements

A conference in Lang Son has brought together local religious representatives and community leaders to discuss emerging belief and religious phenomena and ways to prevent legal violations.

Strategic-level personnel planning crucial to Party’s future: Top leader

Strategic-level personnel planning is a matter of paramount importance that is directly linked to the destiny of the Party, the future of the nation, and public trust, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on June 23.

Vietnam, Canada co-host UN staff officer training course

Vietnam and Canada on June 22 opened a United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) at the headquarters of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of National Defence.

Indian Navy flotilla begins goodwill visit to Ho Chi Minh City

The Indian Navy flotilla comprising the frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Taragiri, led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, arrived at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi Port today, beginning a 3-day visit to HCM City.

Top leader welcomes Acting US Secretary of the Navy

General Secretary and State President To Lam welcomed Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, who is in Vietnam for the Pacific Partnership - Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF26) mission, during a reception in Hanoi on June 22.

Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 opens in Quang Tri

The Quang Tri provincial People’s Committee and the US Embassy in Vietnam kicked off the Pacific Partnership – Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF 26) mission in Dong Hoi ward on June 22.

Vietnam's top legislator urges media to counter misinformation

Speaking at Vietnam's highest journalism awards, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man urged reporters to embrace innovation while remaining committed to truth and public service.

The hidden challenge facing Vietnam’s proposed socialist communes

Vietnam’s proposed socialist commune model may promise higher living standards, but its long-term success will depend on managing growth, fairness and public expectations.

From battlefield to bridge: Dien Bien and the remarkable Vietnam-France story

More than 70 years after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, a place once defined by conflict has become a powerful symbol of reconciliation and cooperation between Vietnam and France.

Why Vietnam’s first ITLOS judge marks a milestone in global integration

The election of Vietnam’s first judge to ITLOS is being viewed as a recognition of the country’s growing contribution to international law and multilateral cooperation.

Vietnamese, Cambodian localities boost investment cooperation

A bilateral investment promotion conference between Cambodia’s Stung Treng province and Vietnam’s Gia Lai province was held in Stung Treng city on June 18, aiming to strengthen investment and business ties between the two localities.

Palestine confers top state honour on General Vo Nguyen Giap

Vietnam and Palestine on June 19 held a ceremony to posthumously award the Grand Collar Medal of the State of Palestine to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

National Press Festival 2026 opens in Hai Phong city

The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country.

Vietnam, WB strengthen cooperation in water security, sustainable development

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung on June 19 received Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director for the WB Group's Water Department, and Mariam Sherman, WB Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

German Bundestag Vice President visits Da Nang to strengthen cooperation

Bodo Ramelow, Vice President of the German Bundestag, led a delegation to the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 19 to work with local authorities on expanding bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam continues to promote role as active, responsible member of UNESCO

Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van, Chairman of VN National Commission for UNESCO, led a delegation to attend the 11th Session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Nguyen Duy Ngoc: Cadres who ‘dare to think and dare to do’ must be protected

The head of the Central Organizing Committee, Nguyen Duy Ngoc, has said that innovative and creative cadres need to be protected and provided with favorable conditions to develop.

Vietnam peacekeepers receive Australia-backed medevac training

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence on June 18 organised practical aeromedical evacuation (AME) training for Level-2 Field Hospital No. 8, with support from Australia.

Vietnam has first judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

Vietnam Coast Guard vessel visits RoK

Vietnam Coast Guard vessel CSB 8001 paid a visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from June 15–19, reinforcing cooperation between the two countries' maritime law enforcement agencies and contributing to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.