Tô Lâm hailed the force for its crucial role in firmly protecting national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintaining an environment of peace and stability for national development, and elevating Việt Nam's stature and reputation on the global stage.

During the six-month span, investigations were launched into 2,836 cases involving 5,975 suspects for corruption, economy, and position-related charges, up 841 and 1,487 from the same period of 2023, respectively. They include 475 corruption cases with 1,094 suspects.

Việt Nam and Australia complement each other's markets, ensuring a reliable supply chain for trade

Party chief and President Tô Lâm stressed that all levels of the Party and authorities must stay focused in the future to relentlessly pursue comprehensive measures against corruption and misconduct.

Vietnamese defence official suggested boosting bilateral cooperation in defence industry, military medicine, search and rescue, and participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions

The conference, themed 'Comprehensive Security, Strengthening Connectivity, and Moving Towards the Future' shows the ever-closer cooperation among ASEAN countries, reflecting a shared commitment to building a united, strong, and prosperous ASEAN community.

The bilateral trade increased nearly 17-fold to $3.45 billion in 2023 from $204 million in 2004.

The proposed changes include a broader definition of human trafficking, increased support for victims and a new prohibition on the sale of fetuses.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People's Army Huỳnh Chiến Thắng said the two military-defence strategy research agencies of the two sides should continue effectively implementing their memorandum of understanding on research cooperation.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoàng Xuân Chiến suggested the two sides continue to coordinate to effectively implement the signed agreement on the three-level law enforcement coordination mechanism in border control at border gates and land border management.

PM Chính expressed his hope that New Zealand will continue supporting Việt Nam in teaching English and provide training to Vietnamese officials.

Authorised by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hà Kim Ngọc, who heads the steering committee for the protection of Vietnamese citizens abroad, the Consular Department, acting as the committee's standing body, chaired a meeting on Tuesday. This meeting involved heads of Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, and Egypt—which concurrently oversees Lebanon—and functional units within the ministry to discuss measures for safeguarding Vietnamese citizens amidst the tensions in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asked the ambassador to help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, and expand the cooperation to new areas.

Pursuant to the Constitution, the Law on NA Organisation and relevant legal regulations; according to the opinions of competent agencies; pursuant to the proposals of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs; and considering Khánh's and Lâm's applications for resignation from the duties of NA deputies, the NA Standing Committee discussed and casted secret votes and issued a resolution on relieving Khánh and Lâm of their duties as deputies to the 15th NA.

Minister of National Defence Gen Phan Văn Giang affirmed that Việt Nam has always been consistent in its foreign policy of "independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship and development cooperation, multilateralisation and diversification of relations; being a friend, a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community".

The remaining works are mostly in the central provinces of Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh, which are expected to be finished by August 18.

Princess Maha Chakri affirmed that she will continue to expand the project for children and youth in Việt Nam, and contribute to the development of the friendship relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm said the Political report of the 14th National Party Congress must be a product of intellectual heights which crystallises the collective brainpower of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army.

Five former employees of the Nội Bài International Airport were sentenced to a maximum of nine years in prison by the Hà Nội People's Court on Tuesday, for violating regulations on the protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.

The two sides have also worked together in crime combat, conducted joint patrols, coordinated in border gate management, and played a role in strengthening solidarity, friendship, and mutual trust and understanding between border authorities and residents of the two countries.