The Embassy of Japan held a formal reception in Hanoi on March 3 evening to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

The National Assembly Standing Committee heard concerns that additional learning fees are now higher than before the new rules took effect.

The 16th National Assembly will elect key state leaders at its inaugural session, with the oath-taking ceremony to be held only once after all positions are consolidated.

Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission Nguyen Thanh Nghi stressed that the new orientation set out in Resolution 79 must be thoroughly grasped: equitization must not weaken the State’s control in key fields.

The Politburo has reassigned Trinh Viet Hung to serve as standing deputy minister of Agriculture and Environment, while naming a new Party Secretary for Lao Cai.

Vietnamese embassies in the Gulf on February 28 issued urgent notices advising Vietnamese citizens there to limit non-essential travel and avoid security-sensitive locations to ensure their safety.

The 2025 Law on AI, comprising eight chapters and 35 articles, marks Vietnam’s first legislation governing the technology.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 55th session in Hanoi on March 2, followed by additional meetings on March 16-17, reported the NA Office.

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the complicated and escalating conflict in the Middle East, which poses a grave threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.

The Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in Vietnam was officially inaugurated at BRG Tower, No. 198 Tran Quang Khai street, Hanoi, on February 27, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has been assigned as Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies.

General Secretary To Lam has signed a decision forming a high-level body to direct the implementation of Resolution 80.

Vietnam is considering inviting international flight teams to perform at the 2026 Vietnam International Defense Expo, expected to take place this December in Hanoi.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh unveils an ambitious programme to train 5,000 professionals to create video games serving Vietnam’s history education.

Vietnam and India seek to deepen collaboration in ethnic and religious policy, as Minister Dao Ngoc Dung meets Indian Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa in Hanoi.

Speaking to voters in Hanoi, General Secretary To Lam shared insights into Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities, education reform, environmental commitments, and his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump.

The third Vietnam International Defence Expo - 2026 will be organised on a larger scale, combining multiple categories of weapons and technical equipment on display.

France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has recently ranked Vietnam among the five most promising export destinations for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, met the Duke of Richmond, Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, and his spouse at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on February 24 as part of their visit to Vietnam.