The conference, themed 'Comprehensive Security, Strengthening Connectivity, and Moving Towards the Future' shows the ever-closer cooperation among ASEAN countries, reflecting a shared commitment to building a united, strong, and prosperous ASEAN community.

The bilateral trade increased nearly 17-fold to $3.45 billion in 2023 from $204 million in 2004.

The proposed changes include a broader definition of human trafficking, increased support for victims and a new prohibition on the sale of fetuses.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People's Army Huỳnh Chiến Thắng said the two military-defence strategy research agencies of the two sides should continue effectively implementing their memorandum of understanding on research cooperation.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoàng Xuân Chiến suggested the two sides continue to coordinate to effectively implement the signed agreement on the three-level law enforcement coordination mechanism in border control at border gates and land border management.

PM Chính expressed his hope that New Zealand will continue supporting Việt Nam in teaching English and provide training to Vietnamese officials.

Authorised by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hà Kim Ngọc, who heads the steering committee for the protection of Vietnamese citizens abroad, the Consular Department, acting as the committee's standing body, chaired a meeting on Tuesday. This meeting involved heads of Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, and Egypt—which concurrently oversees Lebanon—and functional units within the ministry to discuss measures for safeguarding Vietnamese citizens amidst the tensions in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asked the ambassador to help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, and expand the cooperation to new areas.

Pursuant to the Constitution, the Law on NA Organisation and relevant legal regulations; according to the opinions of competent agencies; pursuant to the proposals of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs; and considering Khánh's and Lâm's applications for resignation from the duties of NA deputies, the NA Standing Committee discussed and casted secret votes and issued a resolution on relieving Khánh and Lâm of their duties as deputies to the 15th NA.

Minister of National Defence Gen Phan Văn Giang affirmed that Việt Nam has always been consistent in its foreign policy of "independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship and development cooperation, multilateralisation and diversification of relations; being a friend, a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community".

The remaining works are mostly in the central provinces of Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh, which are expected to be finished by August 18.

Princess Maha Chakri affirmed that she will continue to expand the project for children and youth in Việt Nam, and contribute to the development of the friendship relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm said the Political report of the 14th National Party Congress must be a product of intellectual heights which crystallises the collective brainpower of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army.

Five former employees of the Nội Bài International Airport were sentenced to a maximum of nine years in prison by the Hà Nội People's Court on Tuesday, for violating regulations on the protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.

The two sides have also worked together in crime combat, conducted joint patrols, coordinated in border gate management, and played a role in strengthening solidarity, friendship, and mutual trust and understanding between border authorities and residents of the two countries.

The monument, titled “Allies – Vietnamese soldiers”, was sculpted by Alexey Chebanenko, depicting three Vietnamese soldiers in the Soviet Union’s Red Army uniform standing guard in a defensive position to protect Moscow.

Official military delegations from 83 countries are present at the three-day event, where more than 1,000 businesses and organisations from Russia and other countries are showcasing military and dual-use products, models, marketing documents, and related information.

They also gave recommendations in terms of protocol, logistics, transport, security and safety, and health care towards the best preparation to make the programme a success.

The 8.5-km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line, running from Nhon to Cau Giay, started commercial operation on August 8. This is a significant event that instills confidence in investors regarding the potential for infrastructure development in the capital city, attracting investment for future projects.

The article named “Resolving to build a strong Party, and a prosperous, powerful, democratic, equal and civilised Việt Nam” by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm is a strong vision statement that highlights the core priorities of the Party and State of Việt Nam today, according to an Indian professor.