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Vietnam to complete province-level restructuring by August 15

Conclusion No. 157 outlines the timeline for Vietnam's administrative reorganization and strictly prohibits interference in personnel decisions.

Vietnam’s PM joins ASEAN leaders for key regional summit in Malaysia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh begins a full day of diplomacy at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, with major multilateral and trilateral engagements.

President Macron: Vietnam-France ties rooted in trust, respect, and history

This afternoon, General Secretary To Lam and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Hanoi.

Guanyin to Little Thuy: French First Lady visits Vietnam’s artistic icons

Madame Brigitte Macron joins Madame Ngo Phuong Ly in a cultural tour at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, highlighting timeless Vietnamese artistry.

French President honors President Ho Chi Minh with visit to historic Hanoi site

French President Emmanuel Macron toured the historic stilt house and joined Party leader To Lam in a tree-planting ceremony of friendship.

Madam Nguyen Thi Binh at 98: A life shaped by peace, love, and revolution

At the age of 98, former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh sat down with us to reflect on her years of revolutionary activity, her thoughts on the future of the country, and her hopes for younger generations.

Vietnam welcomes French President Macron with full honors

President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a state welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron this morning in Hanoi, marking a key moment in the Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership.

President Macron and his wife explore Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake by night

Just hours after landing at Noi Bai International Airport and checking in at the Metropole Hotel in Hoan Kiem District, French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron stepped out for an evening walk to Hoan Kiem Lake.

PM engages with leading Malaysian companies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with prominent Malaysian corporations and business associations in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, to promote related investment and collaboration in Vietnam.

PM Pham Minh Chinh honoured as distinguished ASEAN leader for 2025

The Government leader of Vietnam highlighted the pioneering role of the business community in building a resilient ASEAN of fast and sustainable development, aiming to bring prosperity and happiness to its people.

Burial ceremony held for former President Tran Duc Luong in Quang Ngai

In deep mourning, participants and members of the bereaved family observed a minute of silence to bid farewell to the former President as he was laid to rest in his final resting place.

Vietnamese, Malaysian PMs hold joint press conference

The two sides agreed to quickly finalise the action plan for implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership for 2025–2030 and establish a meeting mechanism between the two PMs.

French President begins state visit to Vietnam

French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Vietnam aims to once again affirm the vigorous growth of bilateral relations as well as the newly established comprehensive strategic partnership.

PM attends Vietnam–Malaysia Business Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on foreign enterprises, including those from Malaysia, to continue cooperating and investing in Vietnam, and pledged to facilitate their operations.

Int'l friends pay final respects to former President Tran Duc Luong

Vietnamese embassies in many countries have organised respect-paying ceremonies in commemoration of former President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20 at the age of 88.

Welcome ceremony for Vietnamese PM held in Kuala Lumpur

This is the first visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in 10 years and also the first by a key leader of Vietnam after the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024.

Macron’s Southeast Asia tour begins in Vietnam to reaffirm strategic ties

President Emmanuel Macron prioritizes Vietnam in his Indo-Pacific strategy, reinforcing a special bond and a growing partnership.

PM arrives in Malaysia for official visit, attendance at 46th ASEAN Summit

This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.

PM urges continued efforts to finalize trade pact with US

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Vietnam’s negotiation team to intensify efforts and move swiftly toward finalizing a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement with the United States.

Tributes pour in for Vietnam’s former President Tran Duc Luong

From Asia to Europe, global leaders and diplomats pay tribute to the late President Tran Duc Luong for his contributions to peace, friendship, and national development.