Politics Vietnam strengthens legal framework to accelerate comprehensive digital transformation Vietnam has taken major steps to strengthen the legal foundation for digital transformation following the implementation of the Law on Digital Transformation, which came into effect on July 1, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology. 07/31/2026 16:54 | Vietnam Law Flag-hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN’s 59th anniversary in Hanoi 07/31/2026 15:32 | Vietnam Law First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly to open on August 3 07/31/2026 10:33 | Vietnam Law Creative labour must become Vietnam’s most important resource in the future: Top leader 07/30/2026 23:19 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 22:10 Party leader’s state visit to RoK produces tangible outcomes: spokesperson Amidst the challenging and unstable global political and economic context, both sides will strive to achieve the goal of reaching US$150 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner. 2 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 22:08 Party General Secretary holds phone talks with Cambodian People’s Party President Party General Secretary To Lam and CPP President Hun Sen informed each other about the situation of each Party and country; exchanged views on regional and international developments, relations between the two Parties and countries, and issues of mutual concern. 3 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 21:05 Lawmakers code new rules to power up Viet tech future Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng has called for urgent measures to build a transparent and attractive legal framework to drive investment and innovation in high-tech and strategic technology fields, while ensuring consistency and avoiding overlaps between laws. 4 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 21:02 Academic dialogue discusses 25 years of Gulf of Tonkin delimitation agreement Participants shared a strong consensus on the historic significance of the agreement for bilateral relations and for ASEAN-China ties, recognising its important contribution to peace, stability, and development in the region and beyond. 5 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 20:56 Party General Secretary holds phone talks with Cambodian People’s Party President They pledged to continue strengthening relations through Party and State channels, consolidating political trust, increasing exchanges of high-level visits as well as those at ministerial, sectoral, and local levels. 6 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 20:54 Việt Nam, Thailand strengthen collaboration in drug control Police Lieutenant General Phanurat Lukboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board and head of the Thai delegation, appreciated the outcomes of this bilateral meeting. 7 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 20:00 Vietnam maintains consistent human rights policy: Spokeswoman The Party and State of Vietnam always strive to improve citizens’ living standards and entitlements, ensuring that no one is left behind, stated Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang. 8 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 17:38 Foreign ministry addresses Japan’s arrest of three Vietnamese in record cannabis smuggling case Việt Nam resolutely handles, in strict accordance with the law, all acts of manufacturing, trafficking, possessing, or transporting narcotics, and stands ready to cooperate both bilaterally and multilaterally in combating crime in general and drug-related crime in particular 9 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 17:36 Tuyên Quang Province urged to define new position on national development map To fully unlock the locality’s potential, General Secretary Lâm stressed the need to step up the building and rectification of the Party and political system, and promote democracy and the strength from the great national solidarity. 10 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 17:27 Việt Nam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea), Việt Nam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws, including the UNCLOS. 11 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 17:20 NA Party Committee's Standing Board discusses personnel affairs The meeting approved the list of official and alternate delegates for the NA’s first Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term 12 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 16:07 Vietnam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws, including the UNCLOS. 13 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 16:04 PM pushes for building of fire prevention culture, orders urgent scheme Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for a coordinated national effort to build a culture of fire prevention, strengthen natural disaster prevention and control, and rescue operations, urging authorities to expedite a scheme to reduce serious fire-related casualties and economic losses. 14 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 15:55 Party chief attends All People's Security Safeguard Festival in Tuyên Quang The Party leader praised Tuyên Quang’s recent launch of the All People’s Security Protection movement, particularly in Tân Trào, a locality rich with revolutionary tradition. 15 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 15:28 ASEAN urged to strengthen cooperation in skills training for workers Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid proposed the establishment of an ASEAN Green and Digital Skills Task Force to strengthen regional unity in implementing concrete strategies. 16 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 14:34 Exhibition highlighting Việt Nam’s 80-year achievements - an anticipated event The exhibition, making the 80th anniversary of the National Day, will not only showcase Việt Nam’s key attainments but also reflect the country’s strategic vision for future development. 17 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 14:26 Party chief pays tribute to revolutionary predecessors in Tuyên Quang The event came ahead of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19), National Day (September 2). 18 Vietnam news | 08/14/2025 13:32 National steering committee for implementation of Việt Nam's COP26 commitments consolidated The steering committee will direct and coordinate to help the Government and the Prime Minister in implementing Việt Nam's COP26 commitments, strengthen inter-ministerial and local climate response efforts, and foster cooperation with international organisations, development partners, and other countries. 19 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 11:10 Vietnam charts new course for consular, citizen protection affairs On the occasion of the diplomatic sector's 80th anniversary (August 28, 1945–2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared key milestones and contributions of consular and citizen protection affairs to Vietnam’s diplomacy, as well as strategic directions for elevating these efforts in the new development phase. 20 Vietnam Law | 08/14/2025 08:35 NA Standing Committee concludes 48th session National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted that the committee had reviewed and given opinions on 17 items through direct discussion, alongside several items considered in writing, preparing key matters for the NA's 10th session. 179 180 181 182 183