In his message, President Biden emphasised the importance of continued collaboration between Việt Nam and the United States, considering the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the foundation of their bilateral relationship. 

HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến and Permanent Secretary of State at the Cambodian Defence Ministry General Chay Saing Yun have compared notes on defence cooperation orientations between the two countries while co-chairing a dialogue in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

With direction as the strategic vision, solidarity as the fulcrum, centrality as the foundation, and specific programmes as the tools, ASEAN will be able to harmoniously adapt to possible volatilities, and grow further in the next decade

They committed to continuing the exchange of all-level delegations, aiming for at least one high-level delegation visit annually, and collaborating closely in diplomatic activities, major celebrations, significant events, and at global and regional forums.

From the initial population of about 260 million, ASEAN is now home to more than 650 million people and a highly potential market. It is forecast to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2050. The association is about to enter a new development stage after completing the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.

The ministers agreed to further strengthen the connection between the two economies through promoting cooperation in Official Development Assistance (ODA), investment, trade and labour.

The VAST delegation and the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce explored the scientific foundation and development potential of several key areas, including the establishment of a food safety lab in Laos.

Lee Hsien Loong, Secretary-General of the People's Action Party (PAP) of Singapore, also affirmed that the country always stands ready to work together with Vietnam to tap economic opportunities and strategies in the region, while expanding and deepening the relations between the two Parties, and advancing the Việt Nam-Singapore ties to a new height.

Ngô Ngọc Đức, 50, former Secretary of the Hòa Bình City Party Committee, was prosecuted and temporarily detained for allegedly gambling.

Top legislator Mẫn highly appreciated the efforts of the committees and requested they prepare content for the NA and the NA Standing Committee, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions, especially reviewing and assessing draft laws presented at the upcoming plenary session.

The training course to assess the capabilities of Engineering Unit Rotation 3 and Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 aims to ensure they meet the requirements before deploying to the Abyei Interim Security Force and the UN Mission in South Sudan.

Host and guest agreed that 2025 will be a significant year marking the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam's national reunification and the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of the Việt Nam-US relations. This milestone offers an opportunity for both countries to acknowledge the substantial progress made from history to present and towards the future.

The leader tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with compiling a report on international experiences regarding Government apparatus models while the Ministry of Home Affairs will lead the project.

Leaders from various political parties and countries continue to send congratulatory messages to Party General Secretary, President Tô Lâm following his election to the top position in the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV).

After the passing of General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the CPV quickly consolidated its leadership, demonstrating Việt Nam's political stability and order, as well as the strong, steadfast Party leadership, said the expert.

The Việt Nam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership has been unceasingly consolidated and developed robustly, with regular exchanges of delegations at all levels, said NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.

This was the first key leadership meeting since President Tô Lâm was elected as Party General Secretary.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said Việt Nam values and seeks to effectively implement the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World with Japan.

Minister of National Defence Phan Văn Giang proposed the two sides work together to advance cooperation to a new and effective phase, consistent with the existing strategic partnership.

Vietnamese citizens were also advised to follow the security and safety guidelines and regulations set by the local authorities, and regularly check the warnings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs