Politics Mock trial raises public awareness of IUU fishing in Dong Thap A mock trial and law dissemination seminar held on November 4 in Dong Thap province aimed to help fishermen better understand the serious consequences of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing – not only the risk of prosecution but also the damage it causes to Vietnam’s reputation and seafood exports. 3 hours ago | Vietnam Law State steering committee for key energy programmes, projects set up 5 hours ago | Vietnam news NA to scrutinize draft law on corruption prevention, control 5 hours ago | Vietnam Law 13th Party Central Committee’s 14th plenum opens 6 hours ago | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 09/28/2025 14:05 Vietnamese coffee wins over French consumers Amid global cold-coffee-drink trends like the Espresso tonic, Vietnamese coffee has proved its enduring allure. 2 Vietnam Law | 09/28/2025 11:23 Vietnam puts forward green energy vision at World Atomic Week The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) suggested the establishment of a multilateral research organization on green energy that engages such partners as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Russia’s Rosatom, and institutions worldwide like the VAST. 3 Vietnam Law | 09/28/2025 08:30 PM urges stronger sci-tech application to boost defense industry Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged stronger research and application of science and technology to advance the defense industry, contributing to nation-building and safeguarding. 4 Vietnam Law | 09/28/2025 07:30 Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 completes peacekeeping mission in South Sudan During its term in South Sudan, the hospital treated 2,650 patients, higher than previous rotations, according to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duc Hung, its deputy director. 5 Vietnam news | 09/27/2025 22:59 Hải Phòng asked to contribute more to realisation of centenary goals As there will be more difficulties and challenges than opportunities and advantages, Hải Phòng should have a good grasp of the situation and make timely, flexible, and effective response to stay strategically proactive in every circumstance, the PM said. 6 Vietnam news | 09/27/2025 20:23 PM urges stronger science-tech application to boost defence industry Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged stronger research and application of science and technology to advance the defence industry, contributing to nation-building and safeguarding. 7 Vietnam news | 09/27/2025 18:04 Việt Nam, Russia strengthen parliamentary collaboration Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly Vyacheslav Volodin's official visit reflects the determination of both sides to preserve their traditional friendship while elevating their comprehensive strategic partnership to a new phase of development on the foundation of high political trust. 8 Vietnam Law | 09/27/2025 14:02 Vietnam ranks 44th in Global Innovation Index 2025 Vietnam has been ranked 44th out of 139 economies with an overall score of 37.1 in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), maintaining the same position as last year. 9 Vietnam Law | 09/27/2025 13:54 Hanoi to launch store on Shopee to boost capital’s e-commerce Hanoi will open an official store on e-commerce platform Shopee this year, as part of the effort to boost the capital's digital economy. 10 Vietnam Law | 09/26/2025 23:54 Vietnam moves towards comprehensive legal framework for AI Vietnam is moving closer to becoming one of the few countries with a comprehensive legal framework on artificial intelligence (AI) as the draft AI law is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of 2025. 11 Vietnam Law | 09/26/2025 23:47 Politburo adopts conclusion on performance of two-tier local administration The Politburo and the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on September 26 issued Conclusion 195-KL/TW on the performance of the political system and two-tier local administration since July 1, 2025. 12 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 20:18 Deputy PM lauds tangible progress in Việt Nam-EU cooperation Collaboration in trade, investment, science and technology, defence and security, climate change response, education, culture, tourism, and development has continued to advance substantively. 13 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 20:10 NA Vice Chairman pushes for deeper ties with Japan’s Oita Prefecture Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Sen. 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Gen Trần Quang Phương lauded the 52-year relationship between Việt Nam and Japan and especially the progress since the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership nearly two years ago. 14 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 19:45 Việt Nam, Cambodia strengthen coordination in repatriation of remains for volunteer Vietnamese soldiers Both sides expressed their belief that building on the traditional friendship, good neighbourliness, and long-term sustainable cooperation between Việt Nam and Cambodia, the specialised committees of the two governments will continue to organise the repatriation mission with the highest possible results in the future. 15 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 19:22 Politburo, Secretariat impose disciplinary measures on Thanh Hoá leaders The Politburo and Secretariat on Friday announced disciplinary action against the Standing Board of the Thanh Hoá Provincial Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term and several senior officials after finding serious violations of Party regulations and State laws. 16 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 18:15 International drug trafficking ring discovered Police arrested two suspects and seized 21kg of ketamine along with related evidence. 17 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 16:48 Russian State Duma Chairman’s official visit to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Việt Nam: official Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Vyacheslav Volodin’s trip to Việt Nam, to be made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, is a bold step in deepening the parliamentary cooperation, an indispensable pillar in the Việt Nam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he underscored. 18 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 16:40 NA Standing Committee stresses IT use in consultation, nomination of deputies Nguyễn Thanh Hải, Chairwoman of the Committee for Deputy Affairs, stated that the resolution plays an important role in concretising the provisions of the Law on the Election of National Assembly Deputies and People’s Council Deputies (amended in 2025), ensuring a unified and consistent election process, while addressing legal gaps as well as shortcomings from previous terms. 19 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 10:29 State President returns to Hà Nội, concluding trip for UNGA 80, bilateral activities in US State President Lương Cường, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation returned to Hà Nội on September 26 morning, concluding their four-day trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and conduct bilateral activities in the US. 20 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 10:28 Việt Nam attends inaugural World Atomic Week in Moscow Việt Nam is taking part in the first-ever World Atomic Week (WAW), which opened on September 25 at the VDNKh Exhibition Centre in Moscow, bringing together global leaders, experts, and youth to chart the future of nuclear energy and green technologies. 32 33 34 35 36