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International partners praise Vietnam Trade Union ahead of new term

Ahead of the 14th Congress of the VN Trade Union (VTU), trade union organizations and int'l partners from around the world have sent messages of congratulations, expressing confidence in and expectations for VTU's new phase of development.

National leaders gather for 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress

General Secretary and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress for the 2026-2031 term at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on June 4.

Timor-Leste Prime Minister to visit Vietnam, attend ASEAN Future Forum

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the third ASEAN Future Forum from June 7 to 10.

Vietnam formalizes mechanism for international disaster response missions

Vietnam has introduced new regulations governing overseas humanitarian and disaster relief operations, with the Standing Secretariat given authority over key deployment decisions.

Leaner apparatus must mean better governance: Top leader

The reform has already covered an enormous volume of work across a vast scope under demanding conditions but success in restructuring doesn’t automatically mean success in operations.

Economic growth should not come at cost of social harmony: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 3 chaired a working session with the Central Public Security Party Committee and relevant agencies on a project to build an orderly, safe, civilised and developed society in the new era.

Vietnam, Philippines boost defence ties after partnership upgrade

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to deepen their comprehensive and practical defence cooperation and effectively implement the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation between the two countries' defence ministries.

Defending national solidarity in Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions

In an era of rapidly evolving online disinformation, protecting social cohesion has become a priority across Southwest Vietnam’s diverse communities.

Strategic meaning behind Vietnam's top leader's Shangri-La Dialogue address

In a world facing profound transformation, Party Chief and President To Lam’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue offered both a diagnosis of global challenges and a framework for navigating them.

Minister urges decisive action to remove bottlenecks in ethnic policies

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang has urged Lang Son Province to remove obstacles hindering the implementation of policies affecting ethnic minority communities.

Ethnic Affairs Minister visits border communities in Lang Son

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited ethnic minority communities, schools and religious sites across Lang Son Province on June 2, encouraging local residents and students to continue striving for a better future.

Buddhist leaders and officials mark Vesak 2570 in Hanoi

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs recently visited Hanoi’s Buddhist Sangha, highlighting the religion’s role in building a modern and civilized capital.

Vietnam’s message from the Shangri-La Dialogue

Vietnam is evolving from an active participant into a nation that proactively contributes ideas, initiatives and responsibility to peace, security and development in the region and around the world.

Vietnam, Netherlands hold second deputy minister-level political consultation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and her Dutch counterpart Marcel de Vink co-chaired the second deputy foreign ministerial-level political consultation between the two countries in Hanoi on June 1.

Vietnam promotes global participation in UN Convention against Cybercrime

VN has called for broader international participation in the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), highlighting the need for stronger global cooperation to address increasingly sophisticated cross-border cyber threats.

VN top leader's recent trips a great success: FM

Party Chief, President To Lam's official visit to Thailand, state visits to Singapore and the Philippines, and participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue were of special significance and achieved their objectives, said Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

VN-Philippines economic ties should be elevated to new height: Top leader

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on June 1 called for fresh breakthroughs to turn trade, investment and tourism into important drivers of Vietnam-Philippines relations.

General Secretary and President To Lam concludes state visit to Philippines

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Manila on June 1, concluding their two-day state visit to the Philippines.

Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and the Philippines on June 1 issued a Joint Statement on the Enhanced Strategic Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit to the Philippines.

Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Party Chief, President To Lam and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. today witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents between agencies of the 2 countries and met with the press to announce the results of their talks.