Politics Việt Nam, Russia seek stronger maritime cooperation Highlighting the importance of ensuring peace and maritime safety in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), the President called on Russia to continue voicing support for resolving disputes in the sea through peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 09/16/2025 21:56 | Vietnam news Việt Nam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties 09/16/2025 21:36 | Vietnam news Politburo’s Resolution No. 72 underscore Party, State’s strong commitment to public health care 09/16/2025 15:50 | Vietnam Law Top legislator’s attendance at AIPA-46 helps enhance ASEAN’s inclusive development 09/16/2025 10:50 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 21:48 PM’s Malaysia visit to strengthen bilateral ties, ASEAN solidarity: Ambassador PM Chính is scheduled to hold talks and meetings with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and other high-ranking leaders. They will share views on their respective national developments and engage in in-depth discussions on strategic visions to advance bilateral relations. 2 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 20:56 Prime Minister to pay official visit to Malaysia, attend 46th ASEAN Summit Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam will pay an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events there from May 24-28. 3 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 18:40 It’s time for Việt Nam, Mexico to consider lifting bilateral relations to new height: Ambassador Mexico is currently Việt Nam's second largest trading partner in Latin America, while Việt Nam is Mexico's second largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 4 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 15:39 Top legislator stresses importance of institutional reforms to alleviate economic challenges The NA Chairman pointed out that in the first four months, the global situation remained challenging, with declining purchasing and selling power in several major economies. 5 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 15:16 Cuba declares official mourning for former Vietnamese State President During the official mourning period, Cuba's national flags will be flown at half-mast at public buildings and military facilities across the country. 6 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 13:44 Hungarian President to visit Việt Nam next week The visit comes at the invitation of President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam Lương Cường. 7 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 12:04 Entertainment suspended, mourning for former President's State funeral A State funeral will be held on May 24 and 25 to pay tribute to former Ppresident Trần Đức Lương, who made significant contributions to the nation. 8 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 11:46 Deputy PM requires decentralisation in construction and transport Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has requested that regulations on decentralisation in construction and transport must be in line with financial and investment mechanisms and policies. 9 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 11:30 PM orders all business procedures to go fully online by end of 2025 Under the directive, authorities are required to cut at least 30 per cent of the time it takes to process administrative procedures, reduce business compliance costs by 30 per cent, and eliminate 30 per cent of unnecessary business conditions this year. 10 Vietnam news | 05/23/2025 11:26 Legislators review implementation of socio-economic development tasks Lawmakers joined group discussions on the supplementary assessment of the implementation of socio-economic development and state budget plan last year, as well as progress in early this year, as part of the ongoing 9th session of the 15th National Assembly on Friday. 11 Vietnam Law | 05/23/2025 09:00 "The four pillars" driving Vietnam’s ascent The Politburo and the Secretariat convened a national conference in Hanoi on May 18, 2025 to disseminate and implement two key resolutions: Resolution 66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement to meet the country’s development needs in the new era, and Resolution 68-NQ/TW on advancing the development of the private sector. Speaking at the conference, General Secretary To Lam emphasized that four major resolutions can now be seen as the “four foundational pillars” driving Vietnam’s rise 12 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 23:13 Rwanda treasures traditional friendship with Việt Nam: President President Paul Kagame expressed his impression with the positive outcomes of bilateral cooperation in recent years, as well as his belief that the new ambassador will make meaningful contributions to further strengthening and deepening the relationship in the coming time. 13 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 22:22 Top leader works with Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission At the meeting, Party chief Tô Lâm urged the commission to focus on implementing the outlined directions and tasks, with priority given to five major orientations and six urgent tasks from now until the 14th National Party Congress 14 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 21:21 Special communiqué on former State President Trần Đức Lương’s passing Throughout his over 50 years of revolutionary activities, Trần Đức Lương had made great and exceptionally outstanding contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. 15 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 20:47 Internal affairs must serve stability maintenance for national development: Party chief Internal affairs must ensure both effective prevention of corruption and misconduct to effectively meet the current and future requirements of the country's socio-economic development, said Party General Secretary Tô Lâm 16 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 19:46 Explainer: how Việt Nam streamlines local government to boost efficiency By mid-2025, Việt Nam will scrap its administrative district level, shifting to a streamlined two-tier system that hands sweeping new powers to provinces and communes. 17 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 18:18 Conduct at sea must comply with international law: Ambassador Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and continuing to work with other countries to accelerate negotiations on an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the waters (COC) that is in line with international law 18 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:44 PM calls for shift in law-building mindset to ease development The Prime Minister emphasised that the process of drafting and improving legislation must institutionalise the Party's policies and directives. 19 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 16:25 Mexico - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group paves way for stronger ties Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyễn Văn Hải reiterated Việt Nam’s strong commitment to deepening its friendship and cooperation with Mexico. 20 Vietnam news | 05/22/2025 15:27 Remembering Trần Đức Lương: A devoted leader in the Party’s revolutionary path The late Trần Đức Lương, former President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, devoted himself wholeheartedly to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation, fulfilling every responsibility entrusted to him with distinction, and earning the deep trust of the Party, the State, and the People. 75 76 77 78 79