A delegation of the Party Central Committee, the State President, the National Assembly, the Government, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee on May 19 paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum on the occasion of the late President’s 135th birthday (May 19, 1890-2025).

President Ho Chi Minh was an exemplary communist, living a life of benevolence. An extraordinary national hero, he dedicated his entire life to the struggle for the Vietnamese nation and its people.

The innovations and reforms in the new era are centered on four breakthrough Resolutions of the Political Bureau, namely Resolution 57 on promoting science, technology, and innovation and Resolution 59 on proactive and comprehensive international integration – both of which have already been disseminated, and Resolution 66 and Resolution 68, said the Party chief.

Substantial and effective support will be provided to small, micro and household businesses to formalise their status, enhance operational efficiency and contribute more significantly to the national economy.

The common breakthrough of all four Resolutions lies in a new development mindset: from 'management' to 'service'; from 'protection' to 'creative competition'; from 'passive' to 'proactive integration'; and from 'fragmented reform' to 'comprehensive, coordinated, and profound breakthroughs'.

More than half a century since Uncle Hồ passed away, his thought and example have continued to light the way, leading our nation to reap many great achievements of historical significance.

The Party chief underlined the need to create laws that mobilise the public’s contribution, open pathways, encourage innovation, and offer long-term vision for development – an area that has been relatively neglected.

The draft resolution on public health care sets out goals and a roadmap for waiving hospital fees for the public, conducting regular health check-ups, ensuring access to vaccines and immunisation, improving the quality of healthcare services, securing medical supplies, and applying science and technology effectively.

A total of 471 Vietnamese citizens from Myanmar were brought home safely after three deployments on April 8, April 28 and May 14, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has ordered the drafting of decrees to accelerate decentralisation and empower local governments, emphasising the principle: 'localities decide, implement, and take responsibility.'

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for a nationwide review of bank accounts and SIM cards to tighten state oversight and combat online fraud, as part of broader efforts to strengthen digital governance.

The National Assembly on Saturday approved a resolution introducing special policies to boost private sector development, including tax breaks, inspection reform, and green loan subsidies.

The National Assembly is reviewing draft amendments to Việt Nam’s nationality law that would simplify the process for overseas Vietnamese and foreign professionals to acquire or regain citizenship.

As part of the ongoing 9th session of the 15th National Assembly, lawmakers on May 17 heard a proposal and a verification report on the draft Law Revising the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, which aims to make it easier for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to naturalize in Vietnam or to have their Vietnamese citizenship restored.

During the two-day visit, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had meetings with Việt Nam's top leaders, including General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm, State President Lương Cường, and National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.

President Lương Cường invited the King of Thailand to visit Việt Nam. PM Paetongtarn said she will convey the invitation to the King and also invited her host to visit Thailand in the near future.

Both sides agreed to promote cooperation in science, technology and innovation, including the sharing of information and experience in developing innovation ecosystems and connecting the innovative startup networks between the two countries

Việt Nam and Thailand need to boost connecting their economies and view this as an important pillar of bilateral cooperation, push ahead with the implementation of the “Three Connections” strategy, expand partnerships in the fields of green economy, digital economy and innovation, and encourage their investors to do business in each other’s countries

Ambassador Trần Quốc Khánh reaffirmed that the embassy will continue to serve as a bridge, supporting the development of a unified, professional, and internationally recognised Vovinam ecosystem in the West African nation.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên urged the WTO to reinforce its central role in upholding global trade order, and highlighted the importance of strict adherence to international commitments.