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 | 07/31/2025 16:58 Vietnamese community in earthquake, tsunami-affected areas remain safe Following the tsunami warnings, Vietnamese representative missions in Russia, Japan and the US has been proactively contacting the contact points of local Vietnamese communities to review the situation of Vietnamese nationals in these areas. 2 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 11:42 NA Chairman returns to Hà Nội, concluding trip to Switzerland With a wide range of substantive and meaningful activities, the top legislator’s working visit to Switzerland was a resounding success in all aspects, leaving a strong impression of Việt Nam's and its parliament's active and practical contributions 3 Vietnam Law | 07/31/2025 11:00 Prime Minister requests completing 3,000km of expressways by year-end PM Pham Minh Chinh on July 31 urged ministries, sectors and localities to intensify efforts to complete 3,000km of expressways by the end of 2025, highlighting infrastructure as key to economic growth and national development goals. 4 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 10:10 Việt Nam committed to contributing to two-state solution implementation At the UN conference held between July 28 and 30 in New York, Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt reaffirmed Việt Nam’s unwavering support for the two-state solution and full Palestinian membership in the UN. 5 Vietnam news | 07/31/2025 09:20 NA Chairman meets with foreign parliamentary leaders on WCSP 6 sidelines NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met with parliamentary leaders from Russia, Japan, Singapore and others to reaffirm Việt Nam’s diplomatic momentum and inter-parliamentary cooperation. 6 Vietnam Law | 07/31/2025 07:00 Party chief urges swift finalization of draft documents for 14th National Party Congress On July 30, Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session to discuss draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, including a political report, a report summarizing 40 years of Doi moi, and a report reviewing 15 years of implementing the Party Regulations. 7 Vietnam Law | 07/31/2025 07:00 Party chief urges swift finalization of draft documents for 14th National Party Congress On July 30, Party General Secretary To Lam chaired a working session to discuss draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, including a political report, a report summarizing 40 years of Doi moi, and a report reviewing 15 years of implementing the Party Regulations. 8 Vietnam Law | 07/30/2025 23:00 NA Chairman meets with foreign parliamentary leaders on WCSP 6 sidelines Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has held brief meetings with heads of delegations from several countries on the sidelines of the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP 6) in Geneva, Switzerland. 9 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 22:11 NA Chairman meets leaders of German, Canadian senates The top legislators were in Geneva, Switzerland for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament at the UN headquarters. 10 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 21:29 Vietnamese, Lao legislature leaders meet on WCSP 6 sidelines in Geneva Both Vietnamese and Lao sides agreed to promote meaningful joint activities in 2025, and are committed to enhancing bilateral and multilateral parliamentary cooperation. 11 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 20:44 Việt Nam continues to support ASEAN’s efforts, solidarity: PM During the phone talks on Wednesday, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính praised the efforts of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, in promoting the peaceful settlement of the Cambodia–Thailand border tensions. 12 Vietnam Law | 07/30/2025 20:06 Vietnam steps up international cooperation in climate and migration fields Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long affirmed that Vietnam remains an active and responsible member in implementing strategic initiatives and global policies led by the World Meteorological Organization. 13 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 19:28 Việt Nam steps up international cooperation in climate, migration Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long meets with leaders of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Geneva, Switzerland, while accompanying National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn to the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. 14 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 18:02 PM urges State broadcaster VTV to lead digital shift, bolster global presence While boldly renewing its mindset, approach and operations, VTV has been asked to launch a professional, modern news channel delivering national news to international audiences, which would amplify Việt Nam's global and regional reach. 15 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 17:34 Party chief urges swift finalisation of draft documents for 14th National Party Congress Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that following the acquisition of feedback from the meeting, the draft documents are now ready to be submitted to Party congresses at all levels for further comments 16 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 16:14 Việt Nam, Indonesia defence ministers discuss strengthening substantive cooperation General Phan Văn Giang, Minister of National Defence, noted that the upgrading of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025 marked a historic milestone, opening a new chapter in the two countries’ relations, in which political, defence and security cooperation areas are key pillars. 17 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 15:04 Việt Nam sets 2025 gender targets, deepens peacekeeping ties with Australia Việt Nam is aiming for up to 20 per cent female participation in UN peacekeeping missions by the end of 2025, reinforcing its role as a responsible UN member. 18 Vietnam Law | 07/30/2025 11:14 NA Chairman calls for parliaments to build future of peace, justice, prosperity for all Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has called on all parliaments to seek common ground, overcome differences, and join hands in building a future where all people can live in peace, justice, and prosperity. 19 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 10:24 Hồ Chí Minh Square inaugurated in St. Petersburg Hồ Chí Minh Square stands as a reminder of the historical bond between the two nations and also a source of inspiration for future collaboration. 20 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 07:59 Việt Nam, UK look to boost railway, aviation collaboration Infrastructure, digital transformation, and green growth hold ample potential for expanded collaboration. 189 190 191 192 193