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Deputy FM highlights parliamentary diplomacy gains from IPU-152, European trips

Deputy FM highlights parliamentary diplomacy gains from IPU-152, European trips

Regarding bilateral engagements in Italy and Türkiye, the deputy minister said the trips marked a meaningful step in implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy following the 14th National Party Congress, helping deepen relations with European and Middle Eastern partners while mobilising external resources for national development.
Vietnam–China partnership advances towards deeper trust and connectivity: Chinese scholar

Vietnam–China partnership advances towards deeper trust and connectivity: Chinese scholar

On the visit’s key agenda, Professor Qu Qiang of the Minzu University of China highlighted the need to effectively implement common perceptions and overarching directions reached by senior leaders, particularly the “six major orientations” guiding bilateral ties, including more substantive cooperation, stronger security, closer coordination, and higher political trust.
Lao Party, State attach great importance to visit by CPV Secretariat permanent member: Lao official

Lao Party, State attach great importance to visit by CPV Secretariat permanent member: Lao official

According to the Lao official, Tran Cam Tu's decision to choose Laos as the first destination following the National Congresses of the LPRP and CPV, parliamentary sessions and the formation of new governments in both countries reflects the high level of political trust, the great friendship, special solidarity and mutual respect between the two nations. It also demonstrates the priority both sides consistently accord to the Laos–Vietnam special relationship.
Gac Ma

Gac Ma "Immortal Circle" lives on as epic in Vietnamese hearts

The “Immortal Circle” formed by the brave soldiers at Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago on March 14, 1988 has become an eternal symbol in the hearts of the Vietnamese people, inspiring resilience and resolve to safeguard the nation’s sacred seas and islands.
General election marks renewal in building modern Vietnamese state

General election marks renewal in building modern Vietnamese state

The decision to hold the election two months earlier than usual represents not merely a technical adjustment but a historic and well-considered step, reflecting long-term vision in building, consolidating and operating the state apparatus, said Tran Thang, an aeronautical engineer and commentator in the US.
Party leadership key to ensuring State power belongs to people in election

Party leadership key to ensuring State power belongs to people in election

Ensuring that State power truly belongs to the people, with the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam serving as the decisive factor, remains the guiding principle for organising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.
Ballots and civic responsibility

Ballots and civic responsibility

All these efforts converge to create the significance of the national election day. Though small, each ballot carries the weight of civic responsibility. By selecting the right representatives and placing trust wisely, voters contribute to building a National Assembly and People’s Councils capable of making important decisions for the country and localities in the new tenure.
Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election

Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election

The Lao Ambassador voiced her confidence that Vietnam’s new-tenure National Assembly and People’s Councils would continue to deepen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, while enhancing policy oversight and creating favourable conditions for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
OP-ED: Resolutely removing discordant voices ahead of national election day

OP-ED: Resolutely removing discordant voices ahead of national election day

When March 15 arrives, one will see elderly voters approaching a hundred years old making their way to the polls, young voters casting their ballots with enthusiasm, and multi-generational families going together to fulfil their civic duty. Together, these moments will create a vibrant atmosphere, resembling a national celebration.
OP-ED: Streamlining state apparatus: A foundation for rapid, sustainable development

OP-ED: Streamlining state apparatus: A foundation for rapid, sustainable development

The election is unfolding as Vietnam presses ahead with sweeping administrative reforms, including efforts to streamline the state apparatus and implement a two-tier local government model from the central level to grassroots authorities. Amendments to key laws are also aimed at strengthening decentralisation, improving the management of public assets and accelerating digital transformation, enabling citizens to access information more easily while fostering a leaner, more transparent governance system that better upholds people’s rights.
OP-ED: Vietnam stays vigilant to indirect incitement

OP-ED: Vietnam stays vigilant to indirect incitement

The surge of baseless rumors and fake news ahead of March 15 reflects deliberate attempts by hostile actors to sow confusion, erode public interest in citizens’ electoral rights and obligations, and cast Election Day in a negative light.
Vietnam reaches new height in organ transplantation

Vietnam reaches new height in organ transplantation

From demanding cross-country transplants to highly specialised procedures nearing regional and international standards, the sector has created new chances of survival for thousands of patients. However, persistent bottlenecks in organ donation and the legal framework highlight the urgent need to further perfect the national donation–transplantation system. In the era of advanced medicine, progress is measured not only by surgical mastery, but also by the ability to turn loss into hope and sustain life.