Politics Vietnam–China QR payment expansion boosts tourism, business opportunities The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Ant International - a unit of China-based Ant Group, and Vietcombank, on April 3 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China. 04/03/2026 17:09 | Vietnam Law Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold 04/03/2026 12:17 | Vietnam Law Foreign Ministry highlights efforts to advance energy diplomacy 04/02/2026 22:32 | Vietnam Law NA Standing Committee wraps up 56th session 04/02/2026 22:05 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 21:09 Top Vietnamese legislator, Japanese PM laud substantive development of bilateral ties Việt Nam considers Japan as one of the leading and long-term partners, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn said, proposing strengthened cooperation in the four priority areas of economy, human resources development, people-to-people exchanges, and locality-to-locality collaboration. 2 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 20:56 Spouses of Vietnamese, Japanese PMs explore Việt Nam’s ethnic heritage Madame Lê Thị Bích Trân, spouse of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, and Madame Ishiba Yoshiko, spouse of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru toured the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. 3 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 16:58 Vietnam, Japan issue joint statement on PM Ishiba’s official visit Vietnam and Japan have issued a joint statement on the occasion of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from April 27-29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse. 4 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 16:49 Việt Nam welcomes Lao leader for 50th national reunification anniversary Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Việt Nam to attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of national reunification. 5 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 16:43 President Luong Cuong receives Japanese PM Ishiba Shigeru President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 28 morning for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam. 6 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 16:42 Việt Nam, Japan issue joint statement on PM Ishiba’s official visit The two sides agreed to study the possibility of cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, DX/GX, energy, strategic infrastructure, national disaster response, human resource training, and supply chain. 7 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 16:27 Vietnamese, Japanese PMs conduct productive talks in Hà Nội The two sides also agreed to deepen economic, investment and trade cooperation, particularly through promoting new-generation ODA for strategic infrastructure projects and fast-tracked joint ventures. 8 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 16:20 Local governance organisation law under review, aiming to boost efficiency Under the new proposal, district-level authorities are expected to be removed from the local governance model, leaving only the province and ward levels. 9 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 16:18 State President Lương Cường receives Japanese PM Ishiba Shigeru President Lương Cường affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to the relationship with Japan, supports Japan in promoting an increasingly active role and jointly contributes to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. 10 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 14:44 Vietnamese citizenship applicants may retain current nationality under amended law The applications must meet conditions set by the Government and receive approval from the State President. 11 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 14:33 Vietnamese, Japanese governments signed agreements on semiconductor, nuclear energy cooperation PM Phạm Minh Chính affirmed that Việt Nam is determined to improve the investment and business environment to create favourable conditions for Japanese investors to continue to invest and do business successfully in the Southeast Asian country. 12 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 11:11 Spouses of Vietnamese, Japanese leaders engage in making 'bánh cốm' The spouse of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm welcomed the spouse of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Hà Nội on April 27, sharing cultural exchanges and making traditional 'bánh cốm' to celebrate the growing friendship between Việt Nam and Japan. 13 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 10:30 Leaders attend live-broadcast program celebrating Spring 1975 Victory High-ranking leaders on April 27 evening attended live-broadcast political and art program titled “Vang mai khuc khai hoan” (Echoes of Triumph), held in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and the central province of Quang Tri in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025). 14 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 10:23 Vietnamese Prime Minister hosts official welcome ceremony for Japanese counterpart Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 28 morning for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse who are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam. 15 Vietnam news | 04/28/2025 10:19 PM Chính hosts official welcome ceremony for Japanese PM Ishiba Shigeru, spouse Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hosts Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Hà Nội, as the two sides reaffirm their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new pillars of cooperation in green growth, technology, and human resources. 16 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 08:23 The Youth Volunteer Movement during the resistance against American Imperialism During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975. 17 Vietnam Law | 04/28/2025 08:23 The Youth Volunteer Movement during the resistance against American Imperialism During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975. 18 Vietnam Law | 04/27/2025 22:13 Party chief receives Japanese PM in Hanoi Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on April 27 for visiting Japanese Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party Ishiba Shigeru. 19 Vietnam news | 04/27/2025 21:40 Việt Nam, Japan to deepen political, security, economic ties: Ruling Party leaders Japanese PM Ishiba Shigeru affirmed that Việt Nam is an "indispensable partner" for Japan and stressed that it will continue to accompany and support Việt Nam in building an independent and self-reliant economy, implementing industrialisation and modernisation and achieving its strategic development goals in the new era. 20 Vietnam news | 04/27/2025 21:30 NA Chairman pays tribute to fallen heroes during the war against America Top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed profound gratitude and deep respect for the great sacrifices of the fallen heroes who gave their youth, courageously fought, and sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation and the happiness of the people. 212 213 214 215 216