Resolution and Life

The revisions must be based on a thorough review and practical assessment of the implementation of the Constitution and related laws, particularly those governing the structure of the state apparatus.

The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) opened on May 5 and is scheduled to close on June 30. Lawmakers will review and decide on 54 items related to constitutional and legislative work, including amendments to the 2013 Constitution and a resolution on merging provincial administrative units. They will also consider 14 groups of issues on socio-economic matters, the state budget, oversight, and other key topics.

The Party and State of Vietnam highly value and create favourable conditions for religions, including Buddhism, to operate within the framework of the law, said State President Luong Cuong.

Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, the Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), wished that all Buddhists around the world will unite and actively join hands with the entire humanity to create a truly peaceful and happy world.

President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, is paying a state visit to Vietnam and participating in the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations from May 4 to 6, at the invitation of his counterpart, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. The visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In his remarks, Party General Secretary To Lam said that this session is addressing numerous crucial issues. Among them, he stressed that any constitutional amendments must strictly adhere to legal procedures and ensure broad public consultation.

Looking ahead, PM Chinh reiterated the 2025 target of 8% GDP growth, an economic size exceeding 500 billion USD, and per capita GDP above 5,000 USD.

It can be affirmed that over the past 80 years, since the establishment of the worker-peasant state, under the leadership of the Party, our country has achieved independence, reunification, freedom, democracy, peace, stability, and development because we have had the Constitution and have successfully implemented the Constitution and laws.

The red-crowned crane has long been a symbol of Tram Chim National Park and the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. Listed as critically endangered on the world’s Red List, the species is in urgent need of protection. To help bring the cranes back, Dong Thap is actively implementing a conservation and development project for the 2022-2032 period.

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4, 2024. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively. Once focused on small-scale trade, many OV entrepreneurs now own major retail centres and operate extensive wholesale networks, boosting the availability of Vietnamese products abroad.

According to official figures, a total of 8,056 inmates have been granted early release under this year’s amnesty.

World leaders have flooded Vietnam with congratulatory messages as the country is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) leader expressed deep gratitude to international friends for their enduring friendship, wholehearted support, and noble international solidarity extended to Vietnam during its two resistance wars, as well as its ongoing process of national renewal, development, and safeguarding.

Before, during and after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, socialist countries, and peace-loving, justice-loving and progressive people around the world gave effective support, assistance and aid for, and stood side by side with the Vietnamese people in this just struggle.

Across continents, millions of overseas Vietnamese are marking the occasion with pride, emotion, and a sense of connection to their homeland.

A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.

The April 30, 1975 victory was a symbol of ardent patriotism, the strength of great national unity, the indomitable and heroic fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people, and the strong aspiration of the Vietnamese people for independence, freedom, peace and happiness.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam delivered an address at the national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

Party General Secretary To Lam said with a burning desire to safeguard national independence and reunification, and with the spirit of "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom", the entire Vietnamese people, from Nam Quan Pass to Ca Mau Cape, united to repel the invaders and everywhere marked the bravery, sacrifices and glorious feats of the army and people.