Policies in Action

Cuba announces state mourning in commemoration of Vietnam’s leader

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on July 19 announced a state mourning in commemoration of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong a witted politician: NA Chairman

Upon hearing the news on the passing away of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his boundless grief and shared his sentiments and thoughts on the leader.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80.

Condolences pour in over passing of Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties; and political organisations of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, and Russia have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the passing away of Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong - an eminent leader who devotes his whole life to the country and people

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully introduces a translation of the article about the Party chief written by Politburo member, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passes away

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80, according to the board of health protection and care for central officials.

Gold Star Order presented to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The Party and State held a solemn ceremony at the Hanoi-based Military Central Hospital 108 on July 18 afternoon to award the Gold Star Order to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Vietnam submission on the limits of the extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the central area of the East Sea

ietnam presented to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in respect of the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) (VNM-C) at the UN headquarters in New York on July 17 morning (local time).

Vietnam presents 3rd submission on limits of continental shelf

Vietnam has officially presented the Submission of its extended continental shelf, in respect of Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea), to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).

Pu Luong Nature Reserve develops three rare plant species

The management board of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Bac Thuoc district, the north-central province Thanh Hoa, has launched a project to preserve three precious and rare plant species in the area.

Total power capacity by 2030

In Decision No 262/QD-TTg dated April 1, 2024, the Prime Minister approved the implementation plan for the National Power Development Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Population policies linked with human rights protection in Vietnam

With every population policy centering on fundamental human rights, the population and family planning work has substantially contributed to national socio-economic development over the past years.

Environmental protection planning project by 2030 adopted

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just signed a decision approving the national environmental protection planning project for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Solar-powered lighting system developed for borders, islands

A local research team has successfully implemented an intelligent lighting system using solar energy, integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, for trial application in border and island areas which have limited infrastructure and no access to the national grid and are in dire need of effective and sustainable lighting solutions.

Poorly objective comments on human rights situation in Vietnam should be ended

At a recent regular press conference by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry’s Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang underlined that although the US Department of State’s 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom recognises some of the progress Vietnam has made in protecting and promoting the freedom of religion and belief, it still gives poorly objective comments based on unverified and inaccurate information about the reality in the country.

Vietnam takes actions towards plastic bag free community

Together with other countries in the world, Vietnam has been taking actions to reduce plastic waste and the use of single-use plastic bags, towards a plastic bag free community.

PM holds talks with RoK counterpart

On the afternoon of July 2, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with host counterpart, Han Duck Soo.

The “eyes” of Truong Sa

When visiting the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, one of the most striking sights is the naval soldiers on duty at the "frontline of wind and waves." Poetically referred to as the "eyes" of Truong Sa, they stand guard day and night, safeguarding sovereignty and upholding peace in the cherished islands and seas.

Fourth World Conference of OVs slated for August

Approximately 600 delegates are expected to attend the 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) and the 2024 forum of OV intellectuals and experts scheduled to take place in Hanoi from August 21-28.

President To Lam meets with voters in Hung Yen city

State President To Lam and a delegation of National Assembly deputies of the northern province of Hung Yen met with voters in Hung Yen city on July 2 to inform them of the outcomes of the just-concluded 15th NA’s seventh session, and listen to and clear up their ideas.