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Top Vietnamese leader’s Thailand visit hoped to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, the upcoming visit carries special significance as it is General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s first visit to an ASEAN country in his new capacity and comes shortly after the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Dispatch urges completion of 100 border boarding schools before new academic year

Local authorities were instructed to mobilise the entire political system and launch a “100-day peak campaign”, closely monitoring progress on a daily and weekly basis to ensure all 100 schools are completed before August 30 this year.

Vietnam ranks among Top 8 teams at 26th Asian Physics Olympiad

The Vietnamese national team secured six silver medals and two bronze medals, achieving a 100% medal rate and placing Vietnam among the five delegations whose entire teams received medals, alongside the RoK, China, Taiwan (China) and Russia.

Vietnam named guest of honour at 21st St. Petersburg International Book Fair

Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association Nguyen Quang Thieu said Vietnam’s selection as the guest of honour for the first time reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries and Russia’s high regard for Vietnamese culture.

11th NPT Review Conference under Vietnam’s Presidency concludes

In a statement issued after the conference, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres particularly commended Vietnam, in its role as President of the Conference, for its tireless efforts to promote substantive outcomes aimed at strengthening the NPT and advancing the treaty’s objectives.

WHO acknowledges Vietnam’s proactive Ebola preparedness efforts

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the Ebola virus outbreak.

Vietnam in international MVs: From visual appeal to tourism potential

The growing presence of Vietnam in international music videos is therefore more than a story of beautiful imagery. It is also a test of how the country positions itself within the global cultural landscape.

Vietnam–Thailand partnership set for stronger momentum: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung said the upcoming official visit to Thailand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will provide an opportunity for leaders of both countries to review achievements over the past five decades while opening up new directions for cooperation, helping elevate bilateral ties to a deeper and more effective level in line with the interests of both peoples and the goals of regional peace, cooperation and development.

Halal standards key to boosting Vietnamese products’ global competitiveness

Vietnam holds various advantages for developing the Halal industry, including abundant agricultural resources, improved production capacity, an extensive export business network and a favourable position within regional supply chains.

Vesak celebrations promote Vietnam’s humanitarian traditions

The main Vesak ceremony is scheduled for May 31 and will feature a flower-adorned vehicle parade and a floating lantern festival at the Nghinh Luong Dinh relic site along the northern bank of the Huong River.

Happy Vietnam 2026 human rights media awards launched

The awards will continue to be organised nationwide with two categories: photo and video. Eligible participants include Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above.

Fitch Ratings gives positive assessment of Vietnam’s economic fundamentals

Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Phuong stressed that Fitch’s credit assessments have enhanced Vietnam’s image and credibility in international financial markets, and provided additional motivation for the country to continue improving institutions, strengthening policy management efficiency and increasing economic transparency.

All six Vietnamese students win medals at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad

The official results showed that the Vietnamese team secured two gold medals and four silver medals at the competition, which was hosted online by Taiwan (China).

Editorial team meets to begin review of 100-year Party leadership

Politburo member Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang described the review as a major strategic political task, adding that the process must deliver historical depth, theoretical vision, and strategic foresight to guide Vietnam toward fast and sustainable development in the decades ahead.

Top leader orders decisive action to unlock idle resources for growth

Public resources must lead and activate private resources, while public investment should stimulate broader social investment. FDI, meanwhile, should move from quantity-based attraction toward quality-based absorption linked with technology transfer and stronger domestic linkages, said top leader To Lam.

OP-ED: Vietnam’s tax reform: Fair play, not revenue squeeze

At a time when social media disinformation grows more sophisticated, transparency and public disclosure are the most potent counter to distortions. Facts, data and real-world results deliver the strongest rebuttal to attempts that twist reality and erode trust in tax administration reform.

Software launched to streamline temporary residence declarations for foreigners

Under the new system, accommodation establishments will no longer need to use multiple platforms as before. Instead, they can use a single unified software platform to declare temporary residence for foreigners and notify lodging information for Vietnamese citizens.

Vietnam performs first awake brain surgery on child patient

The hospital announced on May 19 that the patient, a 12-year-old boy, recovered well after surgery, remained fully conscious and showed no new focal neurological deficits. Post-operative imaging indicated that the tumour had been almost completely removed. Doctors are continuing close monitoring and preparing further treatment plans to support the child’s full recovery.

Young Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand promote innovation cooperation

Vietnamese students and intellectuals in Thailand could contribute to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally by actively organising and participating in Vietnamese cultural festivals and exchange activities.

Japan hosts first standardised Vietnamese language proficiency test

As bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan continue to expand, demand for Vietnamese language learning in Japan has also grown rapidly among OVs, educational institutions, businesses and Japanese people interested in Vietnam. Against this backdrop, the introduction of a standardised proficiency test is expected to provide an official and widely recognised benchmark for Vietnamese language skills.