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 Law | 08/13/2025 06:48 Party chief enjoys tea, traditional music performances at RoK's Blue House 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. 2 Vietnam Law | 08/13/2025 06:36 Vietnamese Party chief meets with RoK’s National Assembly Speaker 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. 3 Vietnam Law | 08/13/2025 06:05 PM urges Qualcomm to deepen investment in core tech, semiconductors 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. 4 Vietnam Law | 08/13/2025 05:12 VNA, Yonhap forge new cooperation centered on digital transformation, AI The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Yonhap News Agency will continue their information exchange while focusing on enhancing Yonhap's Vietnamese-language news service, a specialized product developed with the VNA's support. 5 Vietnam Law | 08/13/2025 04:35 VNA affirms pioneering role in digital transformation at regional media workshop While embracing modern technology, the Vietnam News Agency remains committed to upholding the core values of journalism - providing accurate, reliable, timely, diverse, and well-oriented public information, along with in-depth and strategic reference materials with strong analytical and forecasting value. 6 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 22:27 Australia provides equipment to strengthen Việt Nam’s UN peacekeeping capacity The equipment is intended to enhance training effectiveness and capacity building for Việt Nam’s peacekeeping forces, as well as to support the organisation of training courses, exercises, seminars and exchanges with international experts. 7 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 22:14 Vietnamese Party chief meets with RoK’s National Assembly Speaker During the discussion, they recognised the robust parliamentary cooperation and concurred to promote the roles of the legislative bodies in supporting and urging ministries, sectors and localities to implement the documents signed between the two governments, helping develop the two economies in a substantive, effective and comprehensive manner. 8 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 20:55 Việt Nam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue Partnerships with nations like the Republic of Korea (RoK) are vital to accessing cutting-edge technologies, learning from global best practices and finding “shortcuts” for Việt Nam to catch up with global progress, said Party General Secretary Tô Lâm. 9 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 20:48 Newly elected president steers Việt Nam-Algeria Friendship Association towards growth On behalf of the association's new Executive Committee, Nguyễn Tường Văn, Deputy Minister of Construction pledged to build on the association’s achievements, embracing innovation and creativity to elevate its activities. 10 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 16:13 General Secretary Tô Lâm and spouse attend tea party and traditional arts exhibition As part of his state visit to South Korea, General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse joined South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his spouse for a tea party at the Blue House in Seoul on the morning of August 12. 11 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 15:51 PM urges setting up Vietnam-Japan joint working group to solve outstanding issues At a meeting with Japanese enterprises on August 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for forming a joint working group this month to address issues, ensure balanced benefits, share risks, and promptly resolve matters beyond current regulations. 12 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 15:51 PM urges setting up Vietnam-Japan joint working group to solve outstanding issues At a meeting with Japanese enterprises on August 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for forming a joint working group this month to address issues, ensure balanced benefits, share risks, and promptly resolve matters beyond current regulations. 13 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 15:26 ASEAN’s 58th founding anniversary celebrated in Greece Under the motto of building a united, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN in a turbulent world, ASEAN aims to deepen ties with both the EU and Greece, and foster cooperation between ACAT members and Greece 14 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 15:13 Việt Nam, Cuba sign agreement in judicial sector The effective cooperation between the two ministries has contributed to further reinforcing the special solidarity, friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. 15 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 14:51 Party General Secretary attends Vietnam-RoK Economic Forum in Seoul During his state visit to the RoK, Party General Secretary To Lam attended the Vietnam–RoK Economic Forum in Seoul on August 12, underscoring Vietnam’s drive to improve institutions, enhance the business environment, and advance economic restructuring. The event gathered over 400 top enterprises from both countries. 16 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 14:51 Party chief attends Vietnam-RoK Economic Forum in Seoul During his state visit to the RoK, Party General Secretary To Lam attended the Vietnam–RoK Economic Forum in Seoul on August 12, underscoring Vietnam’s drive to improve institutions, enhance the business environment, and advance economic restructuring. The event gathered over 400 top enterprises from both countries. 17 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 10:59 PM orders faster construction of coastal road network Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, in Official Telegram 131/CD-TTg issued on August 11, urged localities to speed up work on Vietnam’s 2,838-km coastal road network, calling its timely completion a key political task and demanding sufficient lawful resources to keep projects on track. 18 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 10:06 Party leader’s RoK visit garners extensive international media coverage International media spotlighted Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s state visit to the Republic of Korea, with leaders pledging to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through expanded cooperation in economy, technology, energy and security. 19 Vietnam news | 08/12/2025 07:38 Việt Nam chairs 15th consultation meeting of IAI Task Force-ASEAN partners Việt Nam, as Chair of the IAI Task Force, reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to inclusive regional integration at the 15th Consultation Meeting in Jakarta, highlighting progress in narrowing development gaps and welcoming Timor-Leste’s inclusion as a beneficiary. 20 Vietnam Law | 08/12/2025 06:30 Vietnam, RoK issue joint statement on deepening comprehensive strategic partnership The state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 181 182 183 184 185