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OP-ED: Boosting

OP-ED: Boosting "ideological immunity" to counter harmful information

A single post can reach millions of people within minutes. A short video can influence public sentiments on a broad scale. When the speed of dissemination far exceeds the speed of verification, safeguarding social trust in cyberspace becomes a matter of primary importance. That is why ideological work must adapt, move ahead of developments, take the initiative and provide guidance.
Bangkok’s green urban regeneration offers a model for Southeast Asian cities

Bangkok’s green urban regeneration offers a model for Southeast Asian cities

Today’s podcast episode takes you to Bangkok, Thailand, and its story of green urban regeneration. From revitalising green spaces and restoring canals to developing clean transportation, these experiences offer useful insights for cities across Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, on their journey toward sustainable development.
Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to Sri Lanka to generate new impetus

Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to Sri Lanka to generate new impetus

Taking place as both economies undergo profound transitions, the visit is anticipated to reinforce political trust and serve as a platform to discuss ways for stronger economic, trade, and investment ties. It will also aim to expand collaboration in such potential areas as agriculture, high technology, fisheries, education and training, tourism, and logistics, with new agreements likely to be signed or advanced.
Vietnam values growing ties with Japan: diplomat

Vietnam values growing ties with Japan: diplomat

Vietnam attaches great importance to the increasingly close and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan, as well as the close and foundational ties between their Communist Parties, Ambassador Do Hung Viet has said.
Vietnam makes imprints in human rights protection, promotion

Vietnam makes imprints in human rights protection, promotion

As a UNHRC member during 2026–2028, Vietnam has been acting in accordance with some main orientations, including actively and proactively contributing to the UNHRC’s activities, enhancing the council’s efficiency; and fully participating in all regular and special sessions of the council.
North-South high-speed railway must ensure optimal early operation: Deputy PM

North-South high-speed railway must ensure optimal early operation: Deputy PM

Chairing a working session with several ministries, agencies and authorities from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Hanoi on April 22, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc underscored railway projects’ significance, saying that they will deliver substantial contributions to Vietnam’s long-term double-digit growth targets and unlock numerous development opportunities.
Fishermen keep pace with digital technology

Fishermen keep pace with digital technology

Across central coastal provinces, authorities have introduced policies to restructure fleets, reduce vessel numbers, and support fishermen in transitioning to more sustainable livelihoods. Provinces such as Dak Lak and Gia Lai have earmarked nearly 1 trillion VND to support occupational changes and decommission inefficient vessels, while others including Nghe An, Quang Tri, Hue, and Quang Ngai are implementing roadmaps to phase out thousands of underqualified boats.
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.
Promoting traditional friendship, enhancing strategic connectivity between Vietnam and China: Top leader

Promoting traditional friendship, enhancing strategic connectivity between Vietnam and China: Top leader

Building on the foundation of friendship carefully nurtured by previous generations of leaders of the two countries, on the high-level common perceptions that have been established, on the determination of agencies, sectors and localities, and on the support of the people of both countries, Vietnam–China relations will certainly continue to develop in a stable, healthy and long-term sustainable manner, bringing more tangible benefits to the two Parties, States and peoples, and making increasingly positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
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.