Politics Lithuanian President begins official visit to Việt Nam A highlight of the visit is the Lithuania–Việt Nam Business Forum, where President Nausėda will deliver an opening address and convey important messages. 06/11/2025 21:29 | Vietnam news Amendments to population ordinance 06/11/2025 09:05 | Vietnam Law Digital transformation in banking sector in 2024: Cashless payment value 25 times higher than GDP 06/07/2025 10:49 | Vietnam Law NA Standing Committee’s 46th session opens 06/03/2025 14:25 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 20:15 Vietnamese, Malaysian PMs hail fruitful talks to boost cooperation Việt Nam's Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính is in Malaysia for an official state visit and to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events. 2 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 18:14 PM Phạm Minh Chính honoured as distinguished ASEAN leader for 2025 At the ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum, the Vietnamese PM underscored the need for stronger solidarity among nations and businesses, as well as the importance of multilateralism as a foundation for jointly addressing global and national challenges. 3 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 17:13 Vietnamese President hosts delegation from Cambodian People's Party The Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders underscored the importance of the traditional solidarity, close bonds, and mutual support between Việt Nam and Cambodia, as well as among Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, especially amid current regional and global uncertainties. 4 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 16:44 PM meets with Vietnamese community in Malaysia Nearly 40,000 Vietnamese are currently living, studying and working in Malaysia, serving as a strong bridge for fostering friendship between the two countries. 5 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 15:54 Official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese PM held in Kuala Lumpur This is the first visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese Prime Minister in 10 years, and the first by a key leader of Việt Nam after the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024. 6 Vietnam Law | 05/25/2025 14:27 PM attends Vietnam–Malaysia Business Meeting in Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on foreign enterprises, including those from Malaysia, to continue cooperating and investing in Vietnam, and pledged to facilitate their operations. 7 Vietnam Law | 05/25/2025 09:30 Memorial service held for former State President Tran Duc Luong Over the two days of national mourning, 830 delegations with about 10,500 people came to the National Funeral Hall, the Reunification Hall, and Hall T50 to pay homage to the late leader. 8 Vietnam news | 05/25/2025 07:05 PM arrives in Malaysia for official visit, attendance at 46th ASEAN Summit This marks the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year. 9 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 21:53 Foreign leaders extend condolences over former State President’s passing Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba and Russia have sent messages and letters of condolences to Việt Nam. 10 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 21:28 Respect-paying ceremony held in Cambodia for former State President Trần Đức Lương Offering their heartfelt condolences, Cambodian officials described comrade Trần Đức Lương as a cherished friend of Cambodia, who made significant contributions to the time-honoured friendship, cooperation, solidarity, and respect between the two countries. 11 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 19:17 Reciprocal trade negotiations with US must ensure Việt Nam's core interests: PM He called for effective plans and measures to continue negotiations and strive to declare the conclusion of negotiations as soon as possible. 12 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:46 French President’s upcoming Việt Nam visit affirms robust ties: Ambassador French President Emmanuel Macron's visit is intended to foster the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the fields of politics, economy, scientific research, education, culture, national defence, and pressing global challenges like climate change. 13 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:35 PM requests stronger crackdown on smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods Despite initial progress in efforts against the illegal practices, with the detection and disruption of multiple operations involving counterfeit milk, pharmaceuticals, and food items, the situation remains extremely complicated. 14 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 17:13 Việt Nam commits to building sustainable, inclusive ASEAN Community: Diplomat Việt Nam seeks to collaborate with other ASEAN member states to shape up strategic orientations and concrete measures to solidify regional cooperation foundation while elevating the bloc’s stature in the coming time 15 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 14:38 Việt Nam warns of personal data 'black market', urges tough penalties Việt Nam’s Ministry of Public Security has called for strong legal sanctions to prevent a black market for personal data, warning that treating such information as a commodity could fuel widespread cybercrime. 16 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 13:24 Việt Nam plans to shift extradition authority to security ministry A draft law proposes transferring the power to apply the reciprocity principle in extradition cases from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Public Security to streamline decisions in treaty-free situations. 17 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 12:17 NA deliberates special mechanisms for social housing development Lawmakers are reviewing a draft resolution to accelerate social housing construction and easing investment conditions for private developers. 18 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 11:13 French President’s state visit to Việt Nam aims to expand bilateral ties The state visit to Việt Nam by French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse from May 25 - 27 demonstrates strong commitments by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders to develop bilateral relations, as well as the comprehensive strategic partnership in a substantive and effective manner. 19 Vietnam news | 05/24/2025 08:37 The silent witness of reconciliation After John McCain's passing in 2018, as both countries' relations flourish, the little memorial on the side of Trúc Bạch Lake has become an essential pilgrimage site for US delegations, as high-level as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. 20 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 21:58 Ambassador anticipates Vietnamese PM’s fruitful visit to Malaysia As for PM Chính’s attendance at the ASEAN Summit, he said it is a strong signal of Việt Nam's commitment to the shared objective of building an ASEAN that is united, forward-looking, and central to regional peace. 8 9 10 11 12