Resolution and Life

The activities included a Vietnam-China people’s friendly meeting, the launch of the “Red Journey: Youth’s researches and studies,” the inauguration of a new Vietnam–China railway cooperation mechanism, and a photo exhibition celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and the high-ranking delegation of the Chinese Party and State laid wreaths and paid respects to President Ho Chi Minh, a national liberation hero, an outstanding man of culture, a genius leader of the Party and people of Vietnam, a steadfast revolutionary soldier and a close friend of the peoples of the world.

During the resistance war against the US, a strategic route played a significant role in the Great 1975 Spring Victory, which liberated the South and reunified the country. That legendary route was Truong Son Trail – also known as Ho Chi Minh Trail, a symbol of Vietnam’s unwavering determination, extraordinary courage, and remarkable ingenuity.

Vietnam plans to have 34 provincial-level units (28 provinces and six centrally-run cities), down from the current 63.

Vietnam and China are two close neighbours, connected by mountains and rivers, and the people of the two countries have shared many similarities in culture and customs, and together cultivated a long-standing traditional friendship that has lasted for thousands of years, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has written in an article.

Member states of UNESCO adopted a decision recommending the UNESCO General Conference, scheduled for this November, endorse the commemoration of the birth anniversaries of several eminent persons worldwide, including a joint celebration with Vietnam marking the 300th birth of scholar Le Quy Don (1726–2026).

The 11th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on April 10.

The Party Central Committee will also review key decisions made by the Politburo and Secretariat since the 10th plenum, alongside thematic reports on institutional perfection and strategic breakthroughs in science-technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement should include arrangements on tariffs and proposed that technical-level representatives from both countries start discussions immediately.

Party General Secretary To Lam expressed confidence that veterans, wherever they may be, will continue to contribute through their love, responsibility, wisdom, and creativity.

The Vietnamese team successfully rescued seven victims independently and coordinated with rescue forces from Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore to locate and assist in rescuing seven others.

According to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, as of March 28, 2025, Vietnam had supported the removal of 168,027 temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide. They include 81,607 completed houses, and 86,420 under construction. To date, localities nationwide have received some 110 million USD, allocated from the program "Join hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses", reaching nearly 82% of the target set by the Central Steering Committee for eradication of temporary and dilapidated houses.

April 7th is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as World Health Day. Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme to raise awareness and encourage global action on health challenges. This year's theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," aiming to strengthen maternal and child health protection to minimise disease and mortality risks. Vietnam has made significant efforts to protect the rights of women and children, particularly in maternal and child healthcare, aligning with sustainable development goals.

This is the highest-ever number so far and represents a 134% surge from the figure in Q1 of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

The Hung Kings’ Commemoration and the Cultural and Tourism Week of the Ancestral Land 2025 will take place from March 29 to April 7 (the 1st to the 10th day of the third lunar month), featuring around 30 activities at the Hung Kings Temple Complex.

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasised that no country or society can achieve sustainable development without placing people at the centre of all policies.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that Vietnam will not change its target of achieving economic growth of 8% or higher this year, while simultaneously maintaining macroeconomic stability, ensuring social welfare, and improving people's livelihoods.

The task force has been assigned with assisting the PM in closely monitoring global and regional developments, particularly the adjustments in the US’s economic and trade policies.

Vietnam will continue to coordinate and engage in discussions with the US in a constructive and cooperative spirit to find practical solutions that contribute to the stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic relations, ensuring the interests of businesses and people in both countries