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 | 07/30/2025 07:48 Việt Nam’s top legislator meets with UN Office Director-General in Geneva National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said Việt Nam is running for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term and, if re-elected, will implement various activities and initiatives to promote the role of the council in the current volatile and challenging global context. 2 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 07:44 NA Chairman calls for parliaments to build future of peace, justice, prosperity for all Stating that these challenges transcend national borders, wealth, race, and religion and require collective action, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasised that now more than ever, as representatives of the people's voice, parliaments have a responsibility for pioneering in promoting multilateralism and contributing to ensuring peace, justice, and prosperity for all. 3 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 07:40 Việt Nam values friendship, multifaceted cooperation with Ireland: top legislator Stressing the importance of the EU-Việt Nam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn urged the Irish Parliament to early ratify the EU-Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to bolster trade and investment collaboration between the two nations. 4 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 07:25 Prime Minister hosts Special Envoy of RoK President Việt Nam consistently values its relationship with the RoK, PM Phạm Minh Chính affirmed, hoping that bilateral cooperation will continue to develop in a more substantive, effective, diverse, and sustainable manner in the time ahead. 5 Vietnam news | 07/30/2025 07:19 Agriculture ministry seeks feedback on 2024 Land Law revisions Land pricing must reflect the State’s role as the representative of land ownership and its decision-making authority on land prices, according to the revisions. 6 Vietnam Law | 07/29/2025 23:09 NA Chairman attends opening of 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the opening ceremony of the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland on July 29 afternoon (local time). 7 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 22:54 NA Chairman attends opening of 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva Vietnamese NA Chairman Trân Thanh Mẫn is scheduled to deliver a speech at the plenary session. 8 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 22:50 Vietnamese, Cambodian NA chairpersons meet in Geneva Highlighting the recent progress in relations between the Vietnamese and Cambodian parties, states, and legislatures, NA Chairman Mẫn said bilateral cooperation in areas such as national defence, security, investment, and trade has been strengthened. 9 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 22:24 Quảng Ninh must address challenges to local administration system's operations: President Reporting to the State leader, the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board said that after restructuring, Quảng Ninh now has 54 commune-level administrative units (including 30 wards, 22 communes, and two special zones), with 1,452 hamlets, villages, and residential quarters, serving a population of over 1.4 million. 10 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 22:18 RoK President considers Việt Nam top priority partner: special envoy Special envoy of South Korean President Park Chang-dal affirmed that the RoK will cooperate closely with Việt Nam to successfully organise the APEC Summit in the former in 2025 and in the latter in 2027. 11 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 22:11 Việt Nam, Thailand to draft action plan for implementing new partnership The two ministers also agreed to adopt new measures to boost tourism cooperation, including initiatives to enhance regional tourism connectivity within ASEAN. 12 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 21:03 Việt Nam, Switzerland vow to strengthen legislative cooperation NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called for speedy negotiations and signing of the Việt Nam–Switzerland Investment Protection Agreement and a bilateral tax agreement, as well as resuming talks for a free trade agreement between Việt Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). 13 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 16:32 Việt Nam welcomes Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire, calling for 'lasting solution' Việt Nam emphasised the importance of ASEAN solidarity and peaceful cooperation for the benefit of both nations and the region as a whole. 14 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 15:22 State President attends Party cell’s thematic meeting in Quảng Ninh State President Lương Cường stated that the implementation of the policy to reorganise administrative units received strong consensus and unity within the Party, along with broad agreement and support from the people. 15 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 14:16 Diplomacy plays pivotal role in Việt Nam's independence and development Hosted by Việt Nam's foreign ministry, the conference 'Diplomacy in the Hồ Chí Minh era: 80 years of devoted service to the nation and people' on Monday gathered generations of diplomats to discuss the role of Việt Nam's diplomacy during the country's rise onto the global stage. 16 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 14:16 Party chief calls for overhaul in safeguarding internal political security Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that unity within the Party and the strength of the internal system has been vital to the successful implementation of key policies, noting that the internal political security force has made significant contributions to preserving that cohesion. 17 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 11:10 Russia–Việt Nam Cultural Centre opens in Saint-Petersburg The centre’s activities focus on developing joint educational projects, conducting scientific research and conferences, as well as organising events related to the promotion of the culture, history, and traditions of both countries. 18 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 10:34 Seminar raises awareness about new trends in human trafficking Việt Nam has more than 22 million young people aged 16-30, many of whom have considered leaving their homeland for better work and education opportunities. 19 Vietnam Law | 07/29/2025 10:03 Vietnam takes steps to realize 8.3–8.5 percent growth target in 2025 A range of solutions will continue to be implemented to boost growth drivers such as investment, consumption and exports so as to achieve an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5 percent this year. 20 Vietnam news | 07/29/2025 09:56 NA Chairman visits Swiss friend with strong ties to Cần Thơ City In 1995, together with a group of doctors and nurses from the Việt Nam Medical Aids (VMA) Foundation, Savary - biomedical engineer - and his wife, a nurse, chose Cần Thơ as their destination, bringing with them a spirit of volunteerism and a deep commitment to supporting a still-struggling healthcare system. 190 191 192 193 194