Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính was chairing the first meeting of the steering committee for international financial centres (IFCs) in Việt Nam on Thursday.

Armenia and Việt Nam will broaden collaboration in various areas, especially economy, health care, tourism, infrastructure, and transport connectivity, thereby maximising the potential of each nation.

All members of the Federation Council and parties in the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation share a deep fondness for Việt Nam and a firm commitment to strengthening the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Public entertainment and celebratory events will be suspended.

Belgium reiterated steadfast support for Việt Nam. One of the key demonstrations of this commitment is the Belgian Chamber of Representatives' adoption of a resolution in support of the AO/dioxin victims in Việt Nam.

The chairwoman of the Armenia-Việt Nam parliamentary friendship group voiced her hope that Việt Nam will soon open an embassy in Armenia, and that the two countries will reach an agreement on visa exemptions to facilitate people-to-people exchanges

Expressing sorrow over Khamtay's passing, Party leader Tô Lâm extended his heartfelt condolences to the high-ranking leaders and people of Laos, and the late leader’s family.

During the talks between Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and Armenian counterparts, both parliamentary leaders agreed that bilateral relations had witnessed positive developments across multiple fields, yet there remained untapped potential for further cooperation.

Japan continues to be Việt Nam's top economic partner, and cooperation in new fields such as green transition and digital transformation has progressed with many specific projects.

Several cases involve exceptionally large monetary values and thousands of stakeholders.

The Ordinance on the Management and Protection of the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum Historical Site prioritises recruiting highly qualified professionals, including experts with deep technical knowledge and top-performing graduates, into the management and protection force.

The proposal, reported by the CMC's Standing Committee, aims to reorganise local military commands to align with national resolutions on trimming the state apparatus, streamlining administrative units, and building a two-tier local governance model.

The Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee, the President, the Government, the National Assembly, and the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee late Wednesday has sent a message of condolences to their Lao counterparts

The top legislator of Việt Nam required Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà to direct the consideration of establishing similar creative technology centres in Việt Nam

The ministers agreed upon promoting the role of the free trade agreement between Việt Nam and the Eurasian Economic Union, focusing on implementing key projects and developing new initiatives

The two countries should promote cooperation in other areas, including security, defence, information technology, digital transformation, clean energy, industry, agriculture, education and culture.

Hosting the royal guests, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyễn Văn Tùng highlighted the flourishing friendship and cooperation between the city and the Belgian Embassy, as well as Belgian organisations and enterprises.

The two countries should also identify new directions, measures, and cooperation projects in areas such as defence and security, high technology, energy, nuclear power, basic sciences, and culture and arts.

The ceremony will feature a 30-minute art performance, flag-saluting, speeches by top leaders and representatives of war veterans and young people. It will be followed by the parade and a symbolic release of balloons and doves.

The King urged Quảng Ninh to create favourable conditions for Belgian businesses to explore cooperation and investment opportunities, particularly in logistics and port development.