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Education-training cooperation drives sustainable development in both countries: Lao Ambassador

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the New Year 2026, Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh highlighted the concept of “strategic cohesion” within the architecture of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries

Cuban diplomat praises CPV’s leadership role in Vietnam’s development

ADB Country Director breaks down Vietnam's 2025 success and 2026 prospects

OV community confident in homeland's future: SVEF Secretary-General

OP-ED: Vietnam shapes a new strategic position

Vietnam, Spain eye sustainable, comprehensive strategic partnership: Diplomat

De Lasala said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s official visit to Vietnam in April 2025 - the first by a Spanish prime minister since diplomatic ties were established in 1977 - marked a historic milestone, as leaders of the two countries agreed to work towards upgrading the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a goal reinforced by the inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation held in Madrid two months ago.

OV maintain constructive approach in contributing ideas to homeland's development

Dung stressed that freedom of expression is an important value, but it must go hand in hand with responsibility, objectivity and a constructive spirit. Contributed ideas aimed at improving the country deserve appreciation, while extreme, ill-intentioned or hostile views do not reflect the shared aspiration to build and develop the nation.

Vietnam lays solid groundwork for era of nation's rise: Cuban Ambassador

According to the Cuban diplomat, Vietnam’s drive to reorganise and streamline its political system has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance over the past year.

OVs enjoy diverse channels to contribute expertise to national development

He said OVs are ready to share professional expertise in education, science and technology, and business governance, and facilitate investment connections and trade promotion. They also help preserve Vietnamese culture and language, promote the country’s image abroad, and support social welfare activities at home.

Science, technology drive Vietnam’s rising global profile: expert

Assoc. Prof. Le Duc Anh from Tokyo University held that for fast and sustainable development, Vietnam should prioritise science – technology and innovation as the main driver of productivity, focusing on sectors with high spillover effects such as semiconductors, AI, data, new energy and materials, biomedical technology, automation – robotics, and cybersecurity.

Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership anchored in mutual trust: Ambassador

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries is gaining momentum, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity.

Vietnam – A rising star in Asia: Indian professor

Vietnam’s projected GDP growth of around 8% in 2025 shows that its economy is on an impressive growth trajectory, driven by multiple reinforcing engines, said Professor Reena Marwah from the University of Delhi, and Secretary-General of the Association of Asia Scholars (AAS).

OP-ED: Toward 14th National Party Congress: Vigilance against “soft sabotage” disguised as “concern”

Contributing feedback to the 14th Congress’s documents is the most practical way for every citizen to join Party efforts to shape a prosperous future for Vietnam. Each comment represents a crystallisation of brainpower, dedication, and civic responsibility, helping to formulate policies aligned with the people’s aspirations and the country’s development needs.

Int’l Buddhist Confederation Secretary General hails Vietnam’s imprints in Vesak 2025

The Venerable mentioned that this was the fourth time Vietnam had hosted the Vesak celebrations, and each time has left a significant impact. He emphasised the meticulous attention to detail, which made this year’s Vesak a standout event, leaving a deep impression on Buddhist monks, nuns and followers, and international delegates.

Vietnam – China economic ties record unprecedented expansion

Vietnam has become an “indispensable partner” in China’s production and trade network across Southeast Asia, said a professor from the Academy of Regional and Global Governance at the Beijing Foreign Studies University.

65 years of Vietnam–Cuba relations: A relationship built on heartfelt sincerity

For Cuba, Vietnam’s cooperation in the field of agriculture is currently the foundation for achieving food security. Vietnam is supporting Cuba in the production of rice, maize, soybeans, and other crops, and Vietnamese companies in the Mariel Special Development Zone are producing essential consumer goods for the Cuban people.

Party leader’s visit to further deepen Vietnam-Laos special ties: Ambassador

With their tradition of special solidarity, strong political trust, and the shared will of their people, Vietnam and Laos will continue to stand side by side, advance toward prosperity, and further nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.

Party chief’s Laos visit to create new momentum for bilateral ties: Lao diplomat

Laos always cherishes and deeply values the special solidarity with Vietnam that generations of both countries' people have nurtured, said Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh.

OP-ED Click wisely: When online actions help or hurt in a crisis

Even minor digital gestures - a Facebook “like”, a “sad” reaction, or a share on YouTube and TikTok, now carry weight, reflecting netizens’ attitude toward the entire Party, people, and army’s unified response to natural disasters that have struck Vietnam.

OP-ED: Disaster prevention efforts by two-tier administration: Practical realities debunk distortions

Since the, the responsibilities of authorities from the central level to the local level in disaster prevention and control have been increasingly defined in a more detailed and stringent manner.

International media praises Vietnamese Government’s urgent response to severe floods

The have commended Vietnam’s timely response, strong direction and well-coordinated rescue operations, considering them clear evidence of the country’s disaster-response capacity, solidarity and commitment to safeguarding its people amid increasingly complex climate-related challenges.

Ovs hail visionary directions in draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

These contributions from the Vietnamese community abroad have reflected their expectations for Vietnam’s next breakthroughs following the 14th National Party Congress, along with their readiness to join hands in the country’s development in the new era.

Awakening the strength of the Vietnamese community abroad

The Party and State have always valued and listened to the heartfelt contributions of overseas Vietnamese, particularly intellectuals, experts, and entrepreneurs who possess modern knowledge, international experience, and deep patriotism, representing an important resource contributing to national development and sustainable international integration.

Vietnam will continue to be a voice for dialogue, peace, and creativity: UNESCO Representative

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker said Vietnam’s election as Vice-President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference reinforces its image as a bridge between the Global South and the wider international community.

Vietnam shaping new global standing with comprehensive foreign policy: Scholar

The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress reflect a significant shift in Vietnam’s foreign policy, from a “proactive and positive” approach focused mainly on economic affairs to a more comprehensive strategy encompassing defence, security, and technology.