Party chief and President To Lam signs decision ratifying UN cybercrime convention

Party chief and President To Lam signs decision ratifying UN cybercrime convention

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam signed a decision on April 7, 2026 ratifying the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

Senior Party leader's Cambodia visit expected to promote comprehensive cooperation
Senior Party leader's Cambodia visit expected to promote comprehensive cooperation

The upcoming official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member Tran Cam Tu goes beyond a routine diplomatic activity and carries profound strategic value, helping to consolidate ties between the two ruling Parties and promote all-round collaboration.

Senior Party leader's Cambodia visit expected to promote comprehensive cooperation
Lao Ambassador highlights strategic priorities to deepen Laos-Vietnam cooperation
Lao Ambassador highlights strategic priorities to deepen Laos-Vietnam cooperation

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9 will help open up new development opportunities for Laos–Vietnam relations, and contribute to the sustained and long-term growth of their special ties.

Lao Ambassador highlights strategic priorities to deepen Laos-Vietnam cooperation
Vietnam, Laos move to operationalise “strategic cohesion” in bilateral ties
Vietnam, Laos move to operationalise “strategic cohesion” in bilateral ties

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu hightlights the political trust between the two Parties, States and peoples, as well as the Vietnamese Party and State's consistent policy of giving the top strategic priority to ties with Laos.

Vietnam, Laos move to operationalise “strategic cohesion” in bilateral ties
Vietnam, Cambodia set sights on comprehensive breakthrough in bilateral ties
Vietnam, Cambodia set sights on comprehensive breakthrough in bilateral ties

With shared vision and resolve, Vietnam and Cambodia are well positioned to achieve a more comprehensive, substantive and effective breakthrough in their comprehensive cooperation in the time to come, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu.

Vietnam, Cambodia set sights on comprehensive breakthrough in bilateral ties
Middle East tensions: Vietnam issues urgent advisory to citizens in Israel
Middle East tensions: Vietnam issues urgent advisory to citizens in Israel

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 7 released an urgent advisory to the Vietnamese community there, outlining updated civil defence measures issued by the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command.

Middle East tensions: Vietnam issues urgent advisory to citizens in Israel
Congratulations extended to Vietnam's newly elected key leaders
Congratulations extended to Vietnam's newly elected key leaders

Leaders from Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia and India have sent messages of congratulations to Vietnam’s newly elected key leaders, following the elections by the country's National Assembly.

Congratulations extended to Vietnam's newly elected key leaders
Vietnam seeks high-calibre personnel for senior UN peacekeeping positions
Vietnam seeks high-calibre personnel for senior UN peacekeeping positions

The Ministry of National Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and prepare high-quality personnel for senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, as part of its broader strategy to enhance the country’s international engagement and operational effectiveness.

Vietnam seeks high-calibre personnel for senior UN peacekeeping positions
Indian PM congratulates General Secretary To Lam on election as State President
Indian PM congratulates General Secretary To Lam on election as State President

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 7 extended his heartiest congratulations to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam following his election by the 16th National Assembly as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with strong support.

Indian PM congratulates General Secretary To Lam on election as State President
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi and his spouse Le Linh Lan led a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy to visit the Lao Embassy in Russia and extend greetings on the occasion of Bunpimay (traditional New Year of Laos).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia extends traditional New Year greetings to Laos
Lao, Chinese, Cambodian leaders congratulate NA Chairman on re-election
Lao, Chinese, Cambodian leaders congratulate NA Chairman on re-election

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China, and Cambodia on April 6 sent congratulatory messages and letters to Politburo member and Chairman of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on his re-election as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly.

Lao, Chinese, Cambodian leaders congratulate NA Chairman on re-election
Defence Minister praises growing military ties with China
Defence Minister praises growing military ties with China

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang has spotlighted the deep, substantive and effective relationship with China, crediting it with strategic guidance from leaders of the two Parties and countries.

Defence Minister praises growing military ties with China
Vietnam, UK look to expand all-around cooperation
Vietnam, UK look to expand all-around cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the UK are looking to expand cooperation across a variety of fields, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on April 6.

Vietnam, UK look to expand all-around cooperation
PCC’s Secretariat member to visit Laos and Cambodia
PCC’s Secretariat member to visit Laos and Cambodia

VOV.VN - Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation on official visits to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on April 9 and to the Kingdom of Cambodia on April 10.

PCC’s Secretariat member to visit Laos and Cambodia
Vietnam–Ireland relations gain strong momentum after 30 years
Vietnam–Ireland relations gain strong momentum after 30 years

April 5, 2026 marks the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Ireland, which have evolved into a dynamic and substantive partnership across multiple fields.

Vietnam–Ireland relations gain strong momentum after 30 years
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at the Government Headquarters in Hanoi on April 5, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation across key sectors.

PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion
Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, led by Ambassador Pham Viet Hung and his spouse Ho Thi Thu Trang, on April 2 paid a visit to the Lao Embassy to extend greetings on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year Bunpimay.

Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion
Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh
Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia hosted a gathering in Phnom Penh on April 2 with the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee, marking the traditional Chol Chhnam Thmey New Year and the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh
ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields
ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia agreed to step up trade and investment exchanges, capitalising on existing potential to expand investment in strategic sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure and high technology, at the 24th meeting of the ASEAN–Russia Joint Cooperation Committee.

ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields
Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations
Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations

VOV.VN - Vietnam backs dialogue between Cuba and the US on the basis of international law and hopes the two sides will soon improve relations for regional peace and stability.

Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations
Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination
Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang, held talks with Chairman of the Belarusian State Forensic Examination Committee Volkov Alexei Aleksandrovich on April 2 in Hanoi.

Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination
Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work
Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work

A memorandum of understanding on promoting cooperation between the veterans’ associations of Ho Chi Minh City and Laos’ Champasak province for the 2026-2030 period was signed at a meeting between their leaders in the southern metropolis on the afternoon of April 1.

Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work
France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation
France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session with Michel Criaud, Chair of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group, and its members on April 1, at the French National Assembly headquarters.

France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation
PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation
PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko on April 1 to discuss the implementation of outcomes from his recent official visit to Russia, with a focus on advancing cooperation agreements on energy security.

PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation
PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security
PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 1 received Choi Young Sam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam, proposing a series of measures to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade expansion and energy security cooperation.

PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed expanding and deepening cooperation with Australia and India in leadership training, policy research and green transition, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and support long-term development goals.

Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition
Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training
Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Singapore are actively strengthening cooperation in training and developing strategic-level officials, as part of broader efforts to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training
Mekong–Lancang cooperation: A decade of joint efforts toward sustainable future
Mekong–Lancang cooperation: A decade of joint efforts toward sustainable future

Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has authored an article highlighting one decade of the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism, in which six riparian countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Vietnam, have worked together towards a sustainable future.

Mekong–Lancang cooperation: A decade of joint efforts toward sustainable future
Vietnam affirms responsible role at UN Human Rights Council
Vietnam affirms responsible role at UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam has reaffirmed its active and responsible role at the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which concluded in Geneva on March 31 after six weeks of meetings amid increasingly complex global developments.

Vietnam affirms responsible role at UN Human Rights Council
Vietnam, France bolster Party ties
Vietnam, France bolster Party ties

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai met with Taylan Coskun, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF) overseeing relations with Vietnam, on March 30 to explore ways to further consolidate traditional Party-to-Party ties and support the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam, France bolster Party ties
Laos attaches highest priority to strengthening ties with Vietnam
Laos attaches highest priority to strengthening ties with Vietnam

Laos consistently attaches great importance and gives top priority to developing its relationship with Vietnam, senior Lao leaders affirmed in meetings with Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong during his working visit to Laos on March 31.

Laos attaches highest priority to strengthening ties with Vietnam
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