Politics

The 14th Party Central Committee looked into a number of regulations and proposals during the second working day of its third plenum on July 21.

VOV.VN - Establishing a new growth model, restructuring the economy, and boosting industrialization and modernization on the foundation of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation represent core, key tasks for the 14th National Party Congress tenure, aiming toward double-digit annual GDP growth during the 2026-2030 period.

Pathet Lao, the newspaper of the Lao News Agency, has published an editorial tracing the development of the of great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two Parties, States and peoples of Laos and Vietnam, on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the signing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.

Vietnam and the United States have discussed measures to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with a focus on building a stable, predictable and mutually beneficial trade framework, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to advancing human rights after its re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term, pledging to pursue priorities, including human rights amid climate change and digital transformation, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable groups.

VOV.VN - One year after Vietnam introduced its nationwide three-tier government model, officials and governance experts say early implementation results have validated the reform despite transitional challenges during the restructuring process.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam called for four strategic shifts to reshape governance, unlock new growth drivers and strengthen the country's long-term resilience, in his opening remarks at the third plenum of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on July 20.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam has sent a message of congratulations to Daniel Ortega, General Secretary of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and President of the Republic of Nicaragua, and Co-President Rosario Murillo.

VOV.VN - On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs Day, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a delegation offer incense and flowers at the Long Dien - Dat Do Martyrs Cemetery and the Vo Thi Sau Heroic Martyr commemoratives site in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of July 19.

The Vietnam–Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation has remained the political and legal foundation underpinning the two countries’ special relationship over the past 49 years, according to Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdala, President of the Laos–Vietnam Friendship Association.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 19 reaffirmed the Party, State’s enduring commitment to caring for people who rendered service to the nation, stressing gratitude must be translated into concrete policies to ensure they enjoy living standards equal to or higher than the average in their communities.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam’s foreign affairs continue to chart new paths, its expanding bilateral and multilateral relations actively contribute to maintaining a peaceful environment, broadening market access, attracting development resources, and elevating the nation’s global standing.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has requested the People's Police force to make itself more revolutionary, professional, elite and modern, capable of meeting the demands of the country's new development stage.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has affirmed that all practical bottlenecks and difficulties accurately reported by businesses will receive dedicated attention, monitoring, and guidance to ensure they are resolved to the absolute end.

VOV.VN - Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship with Greece, a relationship rooted in deep people-to-people ties, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung asserted during talks with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis on July 17.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Le Minh Tri on July 17 held a meeting with Yuan Jiajun, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the Chongqing municipal Party Committee.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 17 sent a congratulatory message to Mindaugas Sinkevičius on his election as Prime Minister of Lithuania.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, former head of the Steering Committee for the Central Highlands, attended a gathering of former officials and civil servants of the committee’s standing body in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17, marking the 24th anniversary of its establishment (July 17, 2002–2026).

Continuing its fourth session, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 17 discussed the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Hanoi on the afternoon of July 17, calling for both nations to strengthen business connections and expand cooperation in maritime economy and shipping.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam has affirmed that the Party, State, and people will never forget those who sacrificed their lives for the nation, while demanding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), DNA technology, and digital transformation to speed up the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations on July 17 held a gathering to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack, the event that marked the beginning of Cuba's national liberation revolution, while reaffirming the special friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Cuba.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang had working sessions with Vietnamese associations in Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand, on July 16, and visited several historical sites associated with President Ho Chi Minh, highlighting their key role in enhancing Vietnam-Thailand friendship.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang said he expects Mauritania to act as a bridge for substantive cooperation between Vietnam and the African Union (AU).

French magazine L'Automobile has highlighted VinFast's strong growth in the Vietnamese market, as the the sales of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's electric vehicle maker surged 72% year on year in the first half of 2026 and exceeded 100,000 vehicles for the first time in a six-month period.

Vietnam treasures its traditional friendship with African countries, including Mauritania, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung told the Minister in charge of the General Secretariat of the Mauritanian Government, Moctar Al Housseynou Lam, at their meeting in Hanoi on July 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia are looking to deepen energy cooperation by modernising aging hydropower facilities, expanding the use of advanced technologies and exploring new areas such as energy storage, as Vietnam seeks to strengthen energy security and support long-term economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos will strengthen cooperation on diaspora affairs by sharing policy experience, expanding engagement with overseas communities and mobilising their resources to support national development while reinforcing the two countries' special bilateral ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is drafting its first standalone law on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), aiming to strengthen national security, fulfill international commitments and establish a modern legal framework that supports secure trade, investment and emerging high-tech industries.