General Secretary Tô Lâm, General Sectary Kim Jong Un, together with other foreign delegations attended a music show celebrating the WPK’s 80th founding anniversary.

For Asia, strengthening the role of international law means not only upholding its core principles but also actively shaping the region’s progressive development

Việt Nam's insurance systems have expanded significantly, with more than 95 million people now covered by health insurance. The Government has also lowered the age for monthly allowances for the elderly from 80 to 75 years and expanded the number of beneficiaries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam held talks with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un right after the solemn welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese leader in Pyongyang on October 9 morning.

The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and the DPRK (1950-2025).

The congress will be attended by 453 delegates. Party General Secretary Tô Lâm is expected to attend and deliver a speech at the event.

General Secretary Tô Lâm’s state visit to the DPRK takes place as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the Friendship Year 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 9 chaired a nationwide teleconference to launch the National Target Program on Drug Prevention and Control to 2030, with connections to 34 provinces and cities and 3,321 communes, wards, and special zones.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday, beginning a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the invitation of WPK General Secretary and State Affairs President Kim Jong Un.

Seventy-five years ago, on January 31, 1950, the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam (now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam) and the DPRK officially established diplomatic relations.

With a motto of solidarity, cooperation, responsibility, and sustainable development, Vietnam stands ready to be a reliable partner and an attractive, safe destination for the global logistics business community, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 8.

Lieutenant Colonel Koh Zhi Chao, head of the delegation of the Singapore Armed Forces’ young officers, said the exchange provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen friendship among young officers, building on the longstanding ties between the two nations and their militaries.

The high-level conference for the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hà Nội includes a signing ceremony for the convention, a high-level plenary, roundtable discussions and side events over two days (October 25-26). 

A consultation workshop was held in Hue city on October 7 to collect feedback on a research report for developing a mobile legal aid application, as part of a World Bank–funded project aimed at enhancing legal aid for the poor and vulnerable groups in Vietnam.

A training workshop was held in Hue city on October 7 to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of local officials and reputable community representatives, helping them better assist citizens in accessing free legal aid services.

The current challenging international context presents many difficulties but also opens opportunities to advance cooperation in this critical field, he noted, urging countries to embrace the spirit of construction, cooperation, compromise and creativity to achieve a successful and substantive review conference.

Preliminary reports showed that floods killed four people, left two missing, and injured two others. More than 5,450 houses were damaged or inundated, of which 490 households were evacuated urgently.

Housing and real estate prices in several localities have surged continuously, beyond the affordability of most people. The problem is partly attributed to market information shortages, price gouging, limited supply of affordable commercial housing, and an insufficient number of social housing projects, according to the Prime Minister’s official telegram.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm underscored that personnel must be selected based on their virtue, capacity, and prestige, with no tolerance for corruption and negative phenomena, adding the emphasis remains on placing the right people in the right positions and at the right time.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will consider and give opinions on many laws and resolutions at its 50th session, which is scheduled to last for six days, according to the NA Office.