Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation
Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for stronger and more decisive implementation of policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to support the country’s long-term development.

Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation
Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges
Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) will continue promoting people-to-people diplomacy to help deepen the special friendship between Vietnam and Russia through the effective implementation of high-level agreements, VFF Vice President and General Secretary Ha Thi Nga has said.

Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges
Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations
Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai underscored the significant role of the Mexico–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group in promoting exchanges between the two legislatures, reaffirming that Vietnam highly values its relationship with Mexico and aims to further advance cooperation via parliamentary channel.

Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations
Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15
Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15

VOV.VN - Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Council, chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 12 to review preparations for the nationwide elections scheduled for March 15.

Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15
Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed
Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed

VOV.VN - Vietnam has largely completed preparations for the upcoming nationwide elections for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, according to the National Election Council.

Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed
PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology
PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the military to accelerate development of the national defence industry and master key weapons technologies, stressing innovation, digital transformation and high-quality human resources to support modernisation of the armed forces.

PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology
Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development
Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development

Vietnam’s upcoming election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term represents a crucial step in realising the strategic objectives outlined at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, helping the country move confidently into a new era of growth.

Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development
OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election
OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election

As Vietnam is gearing up for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, overseas Vietnamese (OV) in Japan have voiced hopes that the country’s legislative bodies will will continue refining policies to promote national development.

OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election
Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum
Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum

The upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term will play a significant role in further consolidating Vietnam’s political system, advancing reform and creating new momentum for national development amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum
Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections
Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections

VOV.VN - With Vietnam’s elections for deputies to the National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term approaching, authorities and society are stepping up efforts to address online disinformation that could distort public perception and undermine confidence in the electoral process.

Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections
14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar
14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) opened a new stage in Vietnam’s renewal and development process, according to Professor Mi Liang, Director of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University of China.

14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 opened in Hanoi on March 11, marking the start of a series of activities during Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship this year.

First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi
Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange
Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang on March 11 presented a letter of appreciation from the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee to Günther Hopfgartner, leader of the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ), at the party’s headquarters.

Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety

Improving mechanisms and policies on food safety must aim to best protect public health, helping people feel more secure when using daily food products while creating a transparent and favourable environment for legitimate food producers and traders, said Party General Secretary To Lam on March 11.

Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety
Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor
Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Nhan Dan (People) newspaper to serve as a “vanguard”, a “shield,” and a sharp, agile “sensor station” for capturing, disseminating, and guiding public information.

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor
HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections
HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections

Nearly 9.7 million voters in Ho Chi Minh City have been registered to take part in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure, according to the municipal Election Committee.

HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections
Vietnam chairs consultations ahead of 11th NPT Review Conference
Vietnam chairs consultations ahead of 11th NPT Review Conference

VOV.VN - Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, chaired consultations with regional groups and member states at UN offices in Geneva on March 9–10 in his capacity as President-designate of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nucle

Vietnam chairs consultations ahead of 11th NPT Review Conference
Ambassador reaffirms Vietnam's stronger cooperation with UNESCO
Ambassador reaffirms Vietnam's stronger cooperation with UNESCO

VOV.VN - Vietnam attaches importance to its participation in and cooperation with UNESCO and is an active and responsible member of the organization.

Ambassador reaffirms Vietnam's stronger cooperation with UNESCO
Parliamentary cooperation forms foundation of Vietnam – Japan relations
Parliamentary cooperation forms foundation of Vietnam – Japan relations

Chairwoman of the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Obuchi Yuko has highlighted the importance of the rule of law, the bridging role of parliamentary friendship groups, and the significant contributions by Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) to national development and international cooperation.

Parliamentary cooperation forms foundation of Vietnam – Japan relations
PM Chinh highlights silver economy as new development driver
PM Chinh highlights silver economy as new development driver

VOV.VN - The development of the silver economy is emerging as a new driver for Vietnam’s growth as the country adapts to rapid population ageing, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while chairing a conference in Hanoi on March 11 on global trends in the sector and Vietnam’s policy responses.

PM Chinh highlights silver economy as new development driver
Vietnam, RoK seek to boost all-around cooperation
Vietnam, RoK seek to boost all-around cooperation

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Korean counterpart Cho Hyun discussed measures to further promote cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) during their phone talks on March 10.

Vietnam, RoK seek to boost all-around cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens comprehensive friendly cooperation with RoK’s Daejeon
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens comprehensive friendly cooperation with RoK’s Daejeon

Ho Chi Minh City and Daejeon of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have pledged to strengthen comprehensive cooperation for the benefit of people and businesses in both localities, contributing to the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, officials said at a meeting in the southern metropolis on March 10.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens comprehensive friendly cooperation with RoK’s Daejeon
Vietnam pushes consensus ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference
Vietnam pushes consensus ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference

VOV.VN - Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations in Geneva together with Minister Counsellor Pham Quang Huy and officials of the Vietnamese delegation, attended the first regular meeting of 2026 at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization in Geneva.

Vietnam pushes consensus ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference
Vietnam attends Nuclear Energy Summit, expands nuclear cooperation
Vietnam attends Nuclear Energy Summit, expands nuclear cooperation

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh on March 10 attended the Nuclear Energy Summit, co-hosted by the French Government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Paris.

Vietnam attends Nuclear Energy Summit, expands nuclear cooperation
PM: Vietnam must not face energy shortages under any circumstances
PM: Vietnam must not face energy shortages under any circumstances

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 10 called for stronger measures to ensure stable energy supply and fuel price stability, stressing that Vietnam must not face energy shortages under any circumstances.

PM: Vietnam must not face energy shortages under any circumstances
Defence Minister calls for stronger measures to counter hostile forces
Defence Minister calls for stronger measures to counter hostile forces

VOV.VN - Defence Minister Phan Van Giang has called on the General Political Department to implement comprehensive measures to prevent and defeat hostile plots and activities, while ensuring absolute security for major national and military political events.

Defence Minister calls for stronger measures to counter hostile forces
Vietnam and Japan step up cooperation in human resource development
Vietnam and Japan step up cooperation in human resource development

VOV.VN - Le Minh Hung, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, received Takebe Tsutomu, Special Adviser to the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, on March 10, highlighting stronger cooperation between the two countries in developing high-quality human resources.

Vietnam and Japan step up cooperation in human resource development
From strategy to action: Realising Vietnam Party Congress goals
From strategy to action: Realising Vietnam Party Congress goals

VOV.VN - The recent 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam marked an important milestone in the country’s development, setting out major strategic orientations for national growth in a new era.

From strategy to action: Realising Vietnam Party Congress goals
Party’s Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term set up
Party’s Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term set up

VOV.VN - The Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam has decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026–2031 term, with an announcement made at a conference held at the Party Central Committee headquarters in Hanoi on March 10.

Party’s Central Theoretical Council for 2026-2031 term set up
Australian expert hails performance of 15th NA, People’s Councils at all levels
Australian expert hails performance of 15th NA, People’s Councils at all levels

Professor Carl Thayer from the Australian Defence Force Academy at the University of New South Wales has spoken highly of the performance of the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels in Vietnam for the 2021–2026 term, on the threshold of the election of deputies to the 16th legislature.

Australian expert hails performance of 15th NA, People’s Councils at all levels
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