Politics Poland, Đà Nẵng to expand co-operation and growth Poland has officially opened its honorary consul office in Đà Nẵng, with a new headquarters set to begin operations. Honorary Consul Piotr Frieske shared with Việt Nam News plans to strengthen co-operation in industry, the economy and culture, and to build closer links between central Việt Nam and Europe. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Draft Political Report reflects breakthrough in development thinking: NA deputy 6 hours ago | Vietnam news NA deputy suggests strong growth model transformation to create breakthroughs for 2026–2030 6 hours ago | Vietnam Law Mock trial raises public awareness of IUU fishing in Dong Thap 10 hours ago | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 09/19/2025 19:55 Permanent member of Secretariat now among key Party, State leaders On behalf of the Politburo, Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has signed off Regulation 368-QD/TW on the list of leadership positions and groups of leadership positions in the political system. 2 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 17:27 Permanent member of Secretariat now among key Party, State leaders The new regulation is expected to greatly help strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the political system while addressing shortcomings in personnel affairs. 3 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 16:46 Việt Nam's Nation Day celebrated in Washington D.C. Today, Việt Nam is the US’s eighth-largest trading partner, while the US ranks as Việt Nam's second-largest. American investors are among the top ten sources of foreign direct investment in Việt Nam, while Vietnamese companies are expanding operations in the US, contributing to job creation and supply chain resilience. 4 Vietnam Law | 09/19/2025 16:29 Vietnam wants to effectively deploy comprehensive strategic partnership with Malaysia: NA Chairman Vietnam treasures and wants to effectively deploy its comprehensive strategic partnership with Malaysia, serving the interests of the people of both countries, and contributing to the building of a united and cohesive ASEAN, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man told President of the Malaysian Senate Dato Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah. 5 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 16:06 Việt Nam wants to effectively deploy comprehensive strategic partnership with Malaysia: NA Chairman The two sides agreed to work with ASEAN countries to build a united, inclusive, and resilient ASEAN, uphold the bloc’s central role, particularly on the East Sea issue, and contribute to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world. 6 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 15:29 Top Vietnamese legislator holds talks with Speaker of Malaysian House of Representatives Both leaders agreed to closely coordinate and support each other at multilateral forums such as AIPA, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), among others, thus contributing to maintaining a peaceful, stable, and developing environment in the region and the world. 7 Vietnam Law | 09/19/2025 15:14 President’s attendance at UNGA 80 affirms Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism: Diplomat President Luong Cuong’s upcoming attendance at the high-level General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly and the High-level Week to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the UN in the US reaffirms Vietnam’s strong commitment to multilateralism and the UN’s core values. 8 Vietnam Law | 09/19/2025 11:13 Training workshop on skills for providing legal aid to minors held in Lam Dong In line with the 2025 work plan approved by the Minister of Justice under Decision No. 1133/QD-BTP, the Department of Law Dissemination and Education and Legal Aid on September 18, 2025, launched a specialized training workshop on skills for providing legal aid to minors in Lam Dong province. 9 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 09:57 Việt Nam, Indonesia commit to deeper parliamentary cooperation Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs Phan Văn Mãi stressed that Việt Nam and Indonesia enjoy a long-standing friendship, shared interests, and similar viewpoints as members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 10 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 09:54 Malaysia’s close ties with Việt Nam help to strengthen ASEAN In a Facebook post on Thursday following his meeting with Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, PM Anwar Ibrahim noted that the talks reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and the Halal industry. 11 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 08:07 Top Vietnamese legislator meets with Lao NA Vice President in Kuala Lumpur NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn congratulated Laos on its great and comprehensive achievements in recent times, affirming that Việt Nam consistently gives the highest priority to its special solidarity with Laos. 12 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 08:07 NA Vice Chairman receives France – Việt Nam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Khắc Định urged France to continue to serve as an active bridge between Việt Nam and the EU, and expressed hope that the delegation’s visit would help translate high-level agreements into concrete substantive outcomes. 13 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 08:06 NA Chairman's spouse visits autism education centre in Malaysia The visit took place during NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn’s trip to Malaysia to attend the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter‑Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and pay an official visit to the country. 14 Vietnam news | 09/19/2025 08:05 Senior Vietnamese Party official pays working visit to Australia Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa, Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee, congratulated Australia on its recent achievements, welcomed the positive results of Governor-General Sam Mostyn’s recent state visit to Việt Nam. 15 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 21:49 Minister of National Defence holds bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts in Beijing The two sides agreed to continue close coordination to effectively carry out annual cooperation mechanisms such as border defence friendship exchanges, joint patrols on land and at sea, enhanced joint training and exercises, and defence industry collaboration. 16 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 20:48 Việt Nam, Indonesia forge defence cooperation Việt Nam praised Indonesia’s initiative to send naval and coast guard vessels to Việt Nam for visits in 2024. 17 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 20:47 Party chief calls for careful review of four draft laws to avoid overlaps As for the draft Law on Urban and Rural Planning, which intersects with the revised Land Law and other laws, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed the need for an initial review to amend provisions, clear real-world obstacles, and ensure consistency and connectivity across the legal system. 18 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 20:46 Top Vietnamese legislator attends opening session of AIPA-46 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the important role of AIPA, together with the parliaments of member states, in making positive contributions to the common efforts to strengthen solidarity, foster economic integration, and consolidate ASEAN’s central role in addressing regional and global challenges. 19 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 20:46 Việt Nam ensures funding and investment sources grow in safe, healthy, effective manner: PM In the coming time, Việt Nam will continue to focus on large-scale infrastructure projects such as standard-gauge railways connecting with China, Central Asia, and Europe. 20 Vietnam news | 09/18/2025 18:27 Elections of deputies to 16th NA, all-level People’s Councils scheduled for March 15, 2026 These are major political events of great significance for the country and each locality as they will be organised 40 years after “Đổi mới” (renewal), achieving important accomplishments across all fields, leaving remarkable imprints, and enhancing the country’s position in the region and the world. 39 40 41 42 43