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Vietnam reaffirms commitment to global peace, nuclear disarmament

At the conference's official opening session, Duong Thi Nga, VPC Deputy Secretary-General, presented a message from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and State President To Lam to the organisers. The message was formally read before delegates at the international plenary session, while Japanese and English translations were distributed throughout the conference.

Cybersecurity protection must centre on both information systems, people: PM

Every citizen must improve digital literacy, strengthen self-protection skills and behave responsibly online. The collective efforts of 100 million people would form the nation’s strongest “digital fortress," said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Party Statutes must be practical, future-ready: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said the current Party Statutes remain fundamentally valid but must also respond to emerging issues such as administrative apparatus restructuring, the two-tier local administration model, decentralisation, control over the exercise of power and digital transformation.

Vietnam promotes science - technology diplomacy to enhance national development capacity

Through two discussions, participants focused on identifying Vietnam’s international cooperation needs in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, as well as opportunities, priority partners and measures to enhance the role of the diplomatic sector and Vietnamese representative missions abroad.

Vietnamese, Thai parliamentary leaders pledge closer legislative cooperation

Welcoming the Thai parliamentary leader, Chairman Man said the visit will inject fresh momentum into parliamentary cooperation and held special significance as it coincides with the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (August 6, 1976–2026), following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May last year.

Manufacturing, engineering drive hiring growth in H1: report

Manufacturing and engineering posted the strongest recruitment growth, with hiring demand surging 70% year-on-year, driven by production expansion, supply chain restructuring and sustained investment inflows in high-tech manufacturing.

Vietnamese students shine at AIMO 2026 international finals

The Vietnamese team won one Champion title, four First Runner-up awards, three Second Runner-up awards, 42 gold medals, 83 silver medals, 70 bronze medals and two consolation prizes at the 2026 International Finals of the Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest (AIMO) held in Hanoi on August 2-5.

“Socialist communes/wards” concretise Vietnam’s new development orientation: Chinese scholar

With a comprehensive approach combining stronger grassroots governance, socio-economic development, improved living conditions, sustainable poverty reduction and a people-centred orientation, the “socialist communes/wards” model could become a meaningful direction in Vietnam’s development process.

Vietnam's diplomacy shows resilience, self-reliance, responsibility: Ambassadors

Speaking on the occasion of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, ambassadors from Laos, Japan, the Philippines, China and South Africa highlighted Vietnam's growing international standing, its foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, and its commitment to peace, cooperation and sustainable development.

Four orientations demonstrate shift in Vietnam’s development thinking: Chinese scholar

The most notable change is Vietnam’s transition from “organisational restructuring” to “improving governance effectiveness.” Previously, reforms focused on streamlining the apparatus and reducing intermediary levels. With organisational reforms largely completed, the more important task is now to ensure the new system operates more effectively, according to Professor Qu Qiang from Minzu University of China.

Vietnam rout Indonesia to put one foot in ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals

The emphatic away win at Pakansari Stadium lifted Vietnam to the top of Group A with seven points from three matches.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 13.9 million foreign visitors in seven months

The country has achieved about 56% of this year's target of 25 million foreign arrivals.

Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global 2026 as Asia’s first, crown unveiled

Vo An Nguyen, who leads the committee and serves as CEO of Future Star World, called the pageant an international contest built around heritage, where beauty is measured alongside knowledge, community responsibility and the preservation of each country's cultural treasures.

33rd Diplomatic Conference: Foreign affairs to help shape new era of national development

The 33rd Diplomatic Conference officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with presentations from ministries, central agencies and local authorities offering in-depth analysis of practical developments and proposing breakthrough solutions across a wide range of sectors, contributing to the country's diplomatic agenda in a new era of development.

Overseas Vietnamese serve as bridge promoting Vietnam's image in new development era

The community of more than six million overseas Vietnamese is increasingly recognised as an inseparable part of the nation and an important resource for strengthening Vietnam's friendship and cooperation with countries around the world, said Pham Khanh Nam, Editor-in-Chief of the Huong Viet magazine.

Vietnamese missions in Japan step up citizen protection efforts after earthquake

Vietnam’s representative offices in Japan immediately contacted local authorities through the international affairs divisions of Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, as well as Vietnamese community associations in the affected areas, to assess the situation and stand ready to provide timely assistance for Vietnamese citizens impacted by the disaster.

Vietnam always gives top priority to strengthening relations with Laos: Top leader

General Secretary and President Lam reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently gives top priority to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion with Laos, describing the relationship as an invaluable asset shared by the two nations and their revolutionary causes.

Vietnam ready to work with Canada towards early upgrade of bilateral ties: FM

Affirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada, Trung welcomed Canada’s strategic orientations towards the Indo-Pacific, including its support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s centrality and its recognition of Vietnam’s role as a gateway for trade with the region.

Vietnam's 31-year ASEAN journey: From newcomer to rule shaper

According to former Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh, Vietnam's 31-year journey has seen it transform from a newcomer into a responsible, proactive and increasingly influential member. Its growing role reflects not only deeper regional economic and foreign integration but also its emergence as a key driver of ASEAN's development, resilience and global standing.

Top Cambodian lawmaker’s Vietnam visit further institutionalises legislative ties: Scholar

Talking with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Phnom Penh, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neak Chandarith, Director of the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy (IISPP) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), underscored the visit’s profound political and strategic significance for the two Southeast Asian neighbours’ traditional friendship, particularly in further institutionalising ties between their legislative bodies.