Preliminary investigations showed that the majority showed signs of illegal border crossings or unauthorised employment in Cambodia.

Key charity activities included delivering emergency relief for people affected by natural disasters, granting scholarships, constructing houses for disadvantaged people, presenting bicycles and wheelchairs for those in need, as well as building bridges, wells and rural roads.

Initial investigations showed that most of those handed over showed signs of illegal exit or working without permits in Cambodia. They were detained by Cambodian authorities and subsequently transferred to Vietnamese law enforcement agencies.

The identities of all five martyrs have yet to be determined, according to the Quảng Ngãi Military Command.

An article in The New York Times described the 14th National Congress as the most consequential in decades, taking place at a time when Việt Nam – an emerging middle power and one of Asia’s most dynamic countries – is facing its best and last chance to “get rich before getting old.”

According to Andrey Klimov, member of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party, amid today’s challenges, which increasingly relate to technological development and global issues, Việt Nam needs to safeguard its position not only within the region but also to assert itself as a rapidly developing country on the world map.

Wennys Díaz Ballaga, a special correspondent of Granma - the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba - has highly praised the professional organisation of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, affirming that Việt Nam’s socio-economic development model serves as an important reference for Cuba and other socialist countries.

Nguyễn Huy Thắng, the only overseas Vietnamese (OV) journalist from Germany invited to Việt Nam to cover the 14th National Party Congress, expressed his confidence that the 14th National Party Congress will be a resounding success, opening a new phase of development marked by significant breakthroughs and helping Việt Nam move forward steadily in the era of the nation’s rise.

Earlier last Sunday, a northbound high-speed train carrying over 300 passengers traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and was struck by another high-speed service traveling in the opposite direction.

The communication plan will enhance consensus among authorities, sectors and the public, promote a culture of nuclear safety and security and facilitate the effective implementation of nuclear energy-related programmes and projects in the new development phase.

Referring to the new priorities outlined in the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress, Director-General of the International Bureau of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Yamaguchi Tsuyoshi highlighted education as the most fundamental foundation, as human development is integral to nation-building.

Although HCM City's first metro line started commercial operation in late 2024, the timeline adjustment is intended to address certain technical defects and fully resolve contractors’ complaints.

Participation in the global quantum race offers an opportunity not only to catch up with advanced countries, but also to create new value and establish a solid foundation for applying quantum technologies in areas such as cybersecurity, high-performance computing, advanced materials, biomedicine and sensing.

In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New Delhi, former Indian Deputy National Security Adviser S.D. Pradhan said that making the theory of Đổi mới (Renewal) an integral part of the Party’s ideological foundation underscores flexibility in thinking and high pragmatic governance approach.

After entering the transaction counter area of a bank in southern Việt Nam, two suspects drew black objects suspected to be handguns, shouting loudly: “Stay still, or I'll shoot.”

Alongside media efforts, extensive preparations were made to ensure that the congress takes place safely. Security, transportation, healthcare, communications, logistics and technical services were carefully reviewed and rehearsed, with personnel working diligently and discreetly to provide a solid support framework for the congress.

The international media stressed that the 14th National Congress of the CPV is not only a major political event for the country but also marks the beginning of a new development period, shaping Việt Nam’s vision and motivation for the decades ahead.

Ivo Sieber, a member of the Swiss–Vietnamese Economic Forum (SVEF) and former Swiss Ambassador to the country, voiced confidence that the forum will continue to make practical contributions to bilateral relations in the time ahead.

Đắk Lắk province has identified key goals, priority tasks and breakthrough areas for implementation, guided by the consistent viewpoint of avoiding dispersion and quantity-driven approaches, instead focusing on pivotal sectors with strong spillover effects, pursuing them thoroughly to create clear and substantive development breakthroughs.

HCM City is strengthening data-driven urban governance through its upgraded Digital Citizen application and the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including smart kiosks and service robots, to improve public administration and responsiveness to citizens.