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Party Central Committee approves plan for new-term state leadership

Vietnam’s Party Central Committee approves a plan for nominating key state leadership positions for the 2026-2031 term.

Putin calls nuclear project a new symbol of Vietnam-Russia ties

Russia is set to accelerate the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project, with President Vladimir Putin describing it as a new symbol of bilateral friendship.

Vietnam to move major state media under Party administration

Key media and scientific institutions will transition from government oversight to Party-affiliated public service units.

Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh receives Cambodia’s Minister of Cult and Religion

On the afternoon of March 25, 2026, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh received Chay Borin, Minister of Cult and Religion of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who is on an official working visit to Vietnam.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung: Elevating VN-Cambodia ethnic and religious cooperation

On the afternoon of March 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung held talks with Chay Borin, Minister of Cult and Religion of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Foreign Minister holds talks with European Commissioner for Int'l Partnerships

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held talks with Jozef Sikela, European Commissioner for Int'l Partnerships, in Hanoi on March 24, expressing his hope for the VN-EU cooperation to be elevated in a more substantive and effective manner.

PM attends Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow on March 24, as part of his ongoing official visit to the European country.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Chairman of Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin and representatives of many political parties in the State Duma in Moscow on March 24 as part of his official visit to the European country.

PM visits, works with Vietnam’s leading oil and gas partner in Russia

PM Pham Minh Chinh on March 24 afternoon (local time) visited and held a working session with leading officials of Zarubezhneft, a long-standing and leading partner of Vietnam in the oil and gas sector, as part of his official visit to Russia.

VN Government leader meets with Secretary of Russian Security Council in Moscow

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoigu in Moscow on March 24, as part of his official visit to the European country.

Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion pays working visit to Ninh Binh

On the morning of March 25, Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin led a delegation on an official visit and working session in Ninh Binh province.

Vietnamese PM meets with Chairwoman of Federation Council of Russia

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow on March 23 (local time) as part of his official visit to the country.

Prime minister visits Russia’s Novatek, pushes major LNG projects

As part of his official visit to the Russian Federation, on the morning of March 23 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and held a working session with Novatek, one of Russia’s and the world’s leading natural gas corporations.

Phan Chau Trinh’s legacy and the granddaughter he never met

A century after his passing, the ideals of Phan Chau Trinh continue to shape history through the life of Nguyen Thi Binh.

Vietnam and Russia sign nuclear power plant agreement

On March 23 local time in Moscow, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Vietnamese, Australian navies strengthen friendship, cooperation

Ship 016–Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4 of the Vietnam People’s Navy stood out at HMAS Kuttabul naval base with a proudly flying red flag with a yellow star, attracting the attention of many local residents and international visitors.

Senior military and police generals elected to new National Assembly

Several high-ranking generals from the military and police have secured seats in Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly, following the official announcement of election results.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh begins official visit to Russia

The official welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was held solemnly at Vnukovo-2 International Airport in Moscow, chaired by Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Yurevich Rudenko.

76 ethnic minority deputies elected to 16th National Assembly

The newly-elected legislature reflects Vietnam’s diversity, with representatives from many ethnic communities across the country.

Resolution announcing results of 16th National Assembly election adopted

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its fifth meeting on March 21 to adopt a resolution announcing the official results of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and the list of elected deputies.