Politics Việt Nam sees climate adaptation in delta regions as a historic mission, PM tells global summit PM Phạm Minh Chính affirmed Việt Nam’s 'three readiness commitments': readiness to share management experiences and development initiatives; readiness to join regional and international cooperation mechanisms for delta regions; and readiness to contribute to global efforts in climate adaptation and tackling related challenges. 06/09/2025 23:10 | Vietnam news PM Phạm Minh Chính meets Chinese Vice President in Nice 06/09/2025 22:25 | Vietnam news Vietnamese NA Chairman receives new Australian Ambassador 06/09/2025 22:23 | Vietnam news Digital transformation in banking sector in 2024: Cashless payment value 25 times higher than GDP 06/07/2025 10:49 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 05/23/2025 09:00 "The four pillars" driving Vietnam’s ascent The Politburo and the Secretariat convened a national conference in Hanoi on May 18, 2025 to disseminate and implement two key resolutions: Resolution 66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the country’s development needs in the new era, and Resolution 68-NQ/TW on advancing the development of the private sector. Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that four major resolutions can now be seen as the “four foundational pillars” driving Vietnam’s rise 2 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 23:13 Rwanda treasures traditional friendship with Việt Nam: President President Paul Kagame expressed his impression with the positive outcomes of bilateral cooperation in recent years, as well as his belief that the new ambassador will make meaningful contributions to further strengthening and deepening the relationship in the coming time. 3 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 22:22 Top leader works with Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission At the meeting, Party chief Tô Lâm urged the commission to focus on implementing the outlined directions and tasks, with priority given to five major orientations and six urgent tasks from now until the 14th National Party Congress 4 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 21:21 Special communiqué on former State President Trần Đức Lương’s passing Throughout his over 50 years of revolutionary activities, Trần Đức Lương had made great and exceptionally outstanding contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. 5 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 20:47 Internal affairs must serve stability maintenance for national development: Party chief Internal affairs must ensure both effective prevention of corruption and misconduct to effectively meet the current and future requirements of the country's socio-economic development, said Party General Secretary Tô Lâm 6 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:46 Explainer: how Việt Nam streamlines local government to boost efficiency By mid-2025, Việt Nam will scrap its administrative district level, shifting to a streamlined two-tier system that hands sweeping new powers to provinces and communes. 7 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 18:18 Conduct at sea must comply with international law: Ambassador Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and continuing to work with other countries to accelerate negotiations on an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the waters (COC) that is in line with international law 8 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:44 PM calls for shift in law-building mindset to ease development The Prime Minister emphasised that the process of drafting and improving legislation must institutionalise the Party's policies and directives. 9 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:25 Mexico - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group paves way for stronger ties Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyễn Văn Hải reiterated Việt Nam’s strong commitment to deepening its friendship and cooperation with Mexico. 10 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 15:27 Remembering Trần Đức Lương: A devoted leader in the Party’s revolutionary path The late Trần Đức Lương, former President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, devoted himself wholeheartedly to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, fulfilling every responsibility entrusted to him with distinction, and earning the deep trust of the Party, the State, and the People. 11 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 14:17 'Significant progress' made in second round of Việt Nam-US trade agreement talks The negotiations were characterised by goodwill, frank and respectful dialogue, and a shared commitment to institutional integrity, mutual benefit, and alignment with each country's development level and international commitments. 12 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 23:28 Successful hosting of P4G Summit shows Việt Nam's organisational capacity: Deputy PM For the first time in hosting a large-scale multilateral event, Việt Nam skipped setting up a national steering committee or a national secretariat. Instead, tasks were assigned directly to ministries and agencies basing on their functions, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs serving as coordinator. 13 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 21:12 Việt Nam attends Japan's defence and security expo Held biennially, DSEI Japan is co-organised by Japan’s Crisis Intelligence and the UK’s Clarion Events, with the support of relevant Japanese ministries and agencies. 14 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 20:39 Việt Nam reaffirms support for UN efficiency improvement UN80 Initiative should be pursued in a comprehensive and integrated manner, with other concurrent reform efforts within the organisation taken into account. 15 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 19:27 Former President Trần Đức Lương passes away Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing. 16 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 18:28 Remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, experts repatriated from Laos The remains will be re-buried at the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery on Thursday. 17 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 16:21 Lawmakers raise concerns over polling areas delineation Nguyễn Thanh Hải, Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Deputies' Affairs, noted that prior group discussions recorded eight opinions favouring provincial approval of polling areas and 21 opposing it, favouring commune-level autonomy. 18 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 16:17 NA deputies support special policy pilot to accelerate social housing projects Lawmakers agreed that the proposed resolution would provide a comprehensive, consistent and unified legal framework for social housing development. It would also introduce stronger incentives to attract businesses to invest in social housing, contributing to the national goal of building at least one million housing units for low-income earners and industrial park workers by 2030. 19 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 16:09 Israel to facilitate recruitment of more skilled workers from Việt Nam: Minister Israel is currently facing a shortage of workers, particularly in the construction sector, and highly values the quality and suitability of Vietnamese labour 20 Vietnam news | 05/21/2025 11:06 NA approves shortened term, sets 2026 election date The resolution shorten the term of the 15th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, and also sets March 15, 2026 as the date for the next election, which will select deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure. 8 9 10 11 12