State President Luong Cuong on May 5 morning presided over an official welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, who is paying a state visit to Vietnam from May 4 – 6.

The European Commission (EC) has delayed its fifth inspection of Vietnam's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

ROKS Kang Gam Chan begins a goodwill visit aimed at deepening Vietnam-South Korea naval relations.

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens a historic session focused on constitutional reform and merging provinces to streamline governance.

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen trust and cohesion between the two countries and their ruling parties.

The trip is the first to Vietnam by a Sri Lankan head of state in 16 years, since 2009, and it is also the first visit to the Southeast Asian nation by President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka since he took office in September 2024.

Dozens of soldiers from Vietnam’s People’s Army received a warm welcome from overseas Vietnamese ahead of Victory Day parade.

Vietnam has officially lodged diplomatic protests against both China and the Philippines over recent activities that violate its sovereignty in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, specifically concerning Hoai An Reef and other related maritime features.

Key amendments proposed to modernize local and national governance and clarify roles within the political system.

Vietnam’s top leader will visit Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia during a key diplomatic tour.

Vietnam has submitted its baseline system for the Gulf of Tonkin to the UN, reinforcing its maritime sovereignty under international law.

Vietnam’s two major cities will gain 30 more council seats each under a proposed administrative reform law.

Vietnam forms a high-level committee led by General Secretary To Lam to drive institutional and legal reform.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed the Prime Minister issue an action plan to address the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning and prepare for the fifth EC inspection.

The celebration, held at the iconic Pesti Vigadó on the picturesque banks of the Danube, reaffirmed the strong and evolving traditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary.

Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to the European Union (EU) and the President of the European Council himself for their warm congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Themed “Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development,” Vesak 2025 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8.

At the parade, the military formations of China, Laos and Cambodia left a strong impression.

World leaders and political party heads send messages of support and admiration on the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s national reunification.

"The past is for remembrance, for gratitude, and for lessons learned. The future is for us to build, create, and develop together. That is the solemn promise of today's generation to those who have fallen," wrote General Secretary To Lam