The King and Queen offered candles and flowers, after which monks and Buddhists chanted prayers for their peace and well-being, and deeper progress in the Vietnam-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well, timed to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

The thematic presentation combines theoretical and practical perspectives to help shape a modern, development-oriented national governance model, remove bottlenecks and unlock all resources to achieve double-digit growth during the 2026-2031 period and beyond.

In the first eight months of 2026, total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached USD 40.63 billion, up 55.4 per cent year on year. Disbursed FDI was estimated at USD 17.25 billion, up 12 per cent year on year and the highest eight-month figure in the past five years.

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Thai King said the two countries share many similarities in history, culture and social life, and have favourable conditions for strengthening exchanges and sharing experience.

Director General of the Lao News Agency (KPL) Vannasin Simmavong said over its 81-year history, VNA has not only fulfilled its role as a national news agency by providing timely and reliable information, but also accompanied the Party, State and people through important periods of the country’s revolutionary history.

Welcoming the Thai King and Queen and the Royal delegation to Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that the visit was an important event long anticipated and prepared by both sides, contributing to consolidating and deepening Vietnam-Thailand friendship and cooperation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation with Thailand, expressing his hope that the two nations will continue to work together, support each other's development, and contribute to regional peace, stability, and growth.

The National Defence Academy must track global and regional developments closely, accurately size up partners and rivals, and stay ahead of changes in the international security environment. It should produce practical output, such as strategic forecasts, early warning and policy proposals, and absorb global military advances and technology without copying foreign models outright.

Organisational restructuring presents an opportunity to review personnel standards, procedures and working methods. If gender considerations are integrated into the process, it can help remove long-standing barriers, make better use of female talent and build a fairer and more accountable working environment.

General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his confidence that VUFO will truly become a sharp and effective spearhead, proactively building trust, turning trust into resources and, through concrete actions, contributing to the country’s breakthrough development in the new era of national rise.

A 21-gun salute was fired from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to welcome the Thai King and Queen, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16.

A 21-gun salute was fired from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to welcome the Thai King and Queen, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16.

Through this MOU, the US Department of State, working with Congress, plans to provide USD 98.75 million in life-saving global health assistance over the next five years, including USD 21.385 million in dedicated Global Health Security funding, to support Vietnam’s transition to full country ownership of its HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis programmes while strengthening its capacity to detect and respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats.

Culture is now regarded as a spiritual foundation, an internal strength, a resource and a key driver of sustainable development, not merely a field to be preserved and upheld.

Digital technology may change how journalism is practiced, but the core mission of journalists at a news agency remains unchanged: serving the nation and the people while ensuring a flow of official and reliable information that helps build public trust in the Party’s leadership.

Ready-built factories attracted 73 per cent of new manufacturing FDI in northern Viet Nam over the past two quarters, as foreign investment continued to surge at the region's industrial hubs during the first eight months of 2026. The trend points to growing demand for premises that can be put into operation quickly.

Eligible children will be entitled to tuition exemptions, reductions or support, assistance with learning costs and other benefits in accordance with laws on education, children, people with disabilities, ethnic affairs and social assistance.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida are paying a State visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16. The visit is being made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse.

The new regulations should retain principles that remain valid while addressing new issues related to ownership, production organisation, distribution and the responsibilities of Party members in a socialist-oriented market economy.

Over the past five years, Viet Nam has stepped up mine action, clearing an average of 40,000 hectares a year, supporting victims and expanding risk education programmes in affected communities.