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 | 08/07/2025 09:13 President Luong Cuong begins state visit to Angola President Luong Cuong's state visit to Angola is an occasion for the two sides to discuss orientations and measures for elevating their ties to a new level in a more substantive, effective, and sustainable manner, thereby meeting each country’s development and international integration demand in the new context. 2 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 08:59 PM requests urgent actions to support residents affected by natural disasters PM Phạm Minh Chính urged by the end of September 2025, all households whose homes were destroyed or who had to be evacuated must be allocated land and provided with safe, culturally appropriate new houses. 3 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 08:05 Deputy PM Hà urges standardised designs for social housing Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà stressed that while model housing designs should be flexible and updated regularly, they must also ensure quality, enable replication on a broader scale and allow room for creativity among architects and developers. 4 Vietnam news | 08/07/2025 07:48 Việt Nam raises 2025 growth target, launches ambitious economic roadmap Việt Nam has revised its 2025 GDP growth target upwards to 8.3–8.5 per cent, replacing an earlier goal of 8 per cent, under a sweeping new resolution that outlines immediate action across all sectors and regions. 5 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 23:24 President Lương Cường begins state visit to Angola During the visit, President Lương Cường is scheduled to engage in high-level talks with his counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, meet with Speaker of the National Assembly Carolina Cerqueira, and have a working session with leaders of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola 6 Vietnam Law | 08/06/2025 22:03 NA forum wraps up, setting priorities for stronger oversight The National Assembly’s forum on oversight for national development featured two overview reports, two short documentaries, eight presentations, nearly 50 written contributions from experts and organisations, and about 20 in-depth discussions across two thematic sessions. 7 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 21:49 Japan values Việt Nam’s contributions to nuclear disarmament As of July 1, the movement had gathered 8,497 cities from 166 countries and territories, including seven from Việt Nam namely Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, Đà Lạt, Huế, and Bắc Ninh. 8 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 21:41 Ambassador visits Japan to prepare for 11th NPT RevCon At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the situation of and some measures for further enhancing the countries’ relations in the time ahead. 9 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 21:38 Việt Nam, Australia hold 10th strategic diplomacy-defence dialogue The two sides agreed that defence and security cooperation is a pillar of the Việt Nam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying it is progressing comprehensively through regular dialogue and consultation at all levels, information sharing, joint training, and capacity building. 10 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 20:53 Party chief calls for stronger Việt Nam–India cooperation in various areas Party General Secretary Tô Lâm highly valued the sound development of bilateral relations across fields, affirming that India is one of Việt Nam’s leading comprehensive strategic partners in the region. 11 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 20:52 NA forum wraps up, setting priorities for stronger oversight The event featured two overview reports, two short documentaries, eight presentations, nearly 50 written contributions from experts and organisations, and about 20 in-depth discussions across two thematic sessions. 12 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 17:48 President Lương Cường discusses enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Egyptian leaders During a meeting with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy El Gebaly, President Lương Cường highlighted the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership and the signing of multiple cooperation documents across important sectors. 13 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 17:05 Party chief praises contributions of intellectuals in national freedom, growth Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that intellectuals, scientists and artists, with their patriotism and progressive, revolutionary ideas, laid the foundation for the national movement for independence. 14 Vietnam Law | 08/06/2025 17:04 Extra efforts needed to guarantee success of UN Convention against Cybercrime signing event The signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime holds significant importance as it affirms the international community’s trust in Vietnam’s capacity, commitment, and responsibility in addressing global non-traditional security challenges. 15 Vietnam Law | 08/06/2025 16:44 Party chief lauds intellectuals, scientists, artists as pioneers in innovation Addressing a gathering of 80 distinguished intellectuals, artists, and scientists in Hanoi on August 6, Party General Secretary To Lam said that Vietnam’s revolutionary stages over the past 80 years have seen great contributions of intellectuals, artists, and scientists. 16 Vietnam Law | 08/06/2025 15:55 State President meets Speaker of Egyptian House of Representatives in Cairo During the meeting, State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation, and called on Egypt’s House of Representatives to support major initiatives aimed at boosting bilateral ties in a more practical, effective, and comprehensive manner. 17 Vietnam Law | 08/06/2025 15:55 State President meets Speaker of Egyptian House of Representatives in Cairo Duủing the meeting, State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation, and called on Egypt’s House of Representatives to support major initiatives aimed at boosting bilateral ties in a more practical, effective, and comprehensive manner. 18 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 10:16 Vietnamese State President’s visit to Egypt signals bright prospects for bilateral ties The Egyptian media flagged renewable energy as a key growth area, with Việt Nam’s solar and wind power expertise complementing Egypt’s green hydrogen and Red Sea wind projects. Both nations’ sustainability goals make clean energy a strategic pillar. 19 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 10:13 Việt Nam seeks stronger ties with Grenada Governor-General La Grenade expressed her admiration for Việt Nam’s past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as the country’s notable achievements in the renewal process under the leadership of the Communist Party of Việt Nam. 20 Vietnam news | 08/06/2025 08:12 State President Lương Cường meets with Egyptian Prime Minister Việt Nam always attaches importance to developing the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Egypt and hopes to bring the bilateral cooperation to a new level - more solid, substantive and effective, said State President Lương Cường. 185 186 187 188 189