Vietnam’s national target program for the socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for 2021–2025 must focus on steadily improving the material and spiritual well-being of ethnic minority and mountain communities, with each year’s progress surpassing the previous, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The 65-day programme aims to mobilise at least VNĐ65 billion (US$2.5 million) to help the Cuban people overcome difficulties and foster the special friendship between the two peoples.

The PM outlined Việt Nam's recent SOE reform efforts, from streamlining enterprise portfolios, advancing equitisation and divesting State capital to refining institutional and policy frameworks to boost operational efficiency.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, left Busan for Hanoi on August 13, concluding their four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse.

Busan Mayor Park Heong Joon stressed that in the context of the robust development of bilateral ties, the establishment is vivid evidence of the deepening linkages between the two nations.

During the visit, General Secretary Tô Lâm held talks with President Lee, witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements, met the press, and held meetings with the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the National Assembly of the RoK.

As Vietnam prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), a series of grand art programs are taking center stage across the nation, connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts.

In the context of the robust development of bilateral ties, the establishment of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan is vivid evidence of the deepening linkages between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, serving as a solid bridge to expand locality-to-locality cooperation in various fields such as economy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Mayor Park, for his part, confirmed Busan’s critical role in advancing economic ties with HCM City and Việt Nam as a whole.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered tougher aviation safety measures, warning that no violation is minor, after recent incidents in the rapidly growing sector, which saw double-digit passenger and cargo growth in early 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam met Busan Mayor Park Hyeong Jun on August 13, calling for stronger ties with Vietnamese provinces and greater investment in science-technology, urban development, logistics, and tourism, affirming both sides’ support for local-to-local cooperation.

Party General Secretary To Lam acknowledged the rapid progress of the Vietnam–RoK partnership in recent years, especially in economics, thanks to the support of both countries, their citizens, and business leaders like former Honorary Consul General of Vietnam in the RoK Park Soo Kwan.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has said that if thoroughly prepared, the draft revised Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments could be submitted for passage at a single session.

The ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies are scheduled for August 19, with the central event to take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Đông Anh District, Hà Nội, and 80 satellite sites linked via live broadcast and on-site ceremonies.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn also said that if thoroughly prepared, the draft could be submitted for passage at a single session.

Under the draft revised rules, the NA and People’s Councils will no longer directly establish thematic supervision missions. Instead, the NA will select annual supervision themes and assign their implementation to the NA Standing Committee or specialized committees.

On his first state visit to the Republic of Korea, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse joined President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for a tea party at Seoul’s Blue House on August 12. The two couples enjoyed traditional music from both nations, highlighting shared cultural values and familiar traditions.

On his first state visit to the Republic of Korea as Party General Secretary, To Lam and his spouse joined President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for tea at Seoul’s Blue House on August 12. The two couples enjoyed traditional music from both nations, highlighting shared cultural values and familiar traditions.

During his state visit to the RoK, Party General Secretary To Lam met RoK National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Sik on August 12, calling for stronger parliamentary cooperation and exchanges, and conveying greetings from Vietnamese leaders.

During a meeting in Hanoi on August 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon to expand investment in core technologies and high-value semiconductor segments, praising the company’s two decades of cooperation with Vietnam and its new AI R&D center in Hanoi.