Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Russia from March 22-25 will contribute to advancing the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective and sustainable manner, for the benefit of both countries' people and for peace, development in the region and the world.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s National Election Council confirmed that 500 deputies have been elected to the 16th National Assembly, marking the successful conclusion of a nationwide vote described as democratic, transparent, and inclusive.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent and comprehensive measures to prevent, deter, and neutralize cybercrime, stressing the need to firmly protect national cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and public safety amid rising online threats.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia from March 22–25 is expected to be a source of encouragement for the Vietnamese community in Russia to reinforce ties with their homeland, said Do Xuan Hoang, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia.

A high-level delegation from Laos’ Ministry of Public Security, led by Minister Vanthong Kongmany, paid a working visit to the Hanoi Department of Public Security on March 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam considers Russia a top strategic partner, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming visit expected to deepen traditional cooperation and open new avenues for long-term cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Indonesia are seeking to deepen cooperation across trade, energy and regional issues, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Indonesian Ambassador Adam Mulawarman Tugio in Hanoi on March 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has extended its congratulations to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party on its 71st founding anniversary (March 22, 1955 – 2026), reaffirming the enduring solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Delegations from Vietnam’s Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard and China’s Mengzi Regional Border Guard of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on March 20 jointly held a ceremony to launch the 2026 bilateral patrol at Border Marker No. 3 along the Vietnam–China border.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang chaired the official welcome ceremony and held talks with his Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Vanthong Kongmanyin Hanoi on March 20.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has underscored that public security cooperation remains a key pillar of the Vietnam–Laos relationship and a strategic foundation for maintaining stability and social order in both countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved in principle the use of the state budget to support the country’s fuel price stabilisation fund, amid concerns over potential shortfalls as global energy markets remain volatile.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Russia from March 22 to 25, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet hosted an early-spring gathering in Buenos Aires on March 19 with representatives of the Argentina-Vietnam Cultural Institute (ICAV), the Communist Party of Argentina, and local media outlets, aimed at enhancing information exchange and advancing bilateral cooperation.

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen Dong Jun visited the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” historical site and the Fangchenggang International Medical Opening-up Pilot Zone on March 19, as part of the 10th Vietnam-China border defence friendship exchange.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang provided updates on consular protection for Vietnamese citizens in the Middle East at the ministry’s regular press briefing on March 19.

The Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee convened a conference in Vientiane on March 19 to review and disseminate outcomes of the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee, stepping up efforts to implement bilateral cooperation agreements between the two nations.

Vietnam is committed to working closely with Cuba to implement cooperation programmes and projects, delivering tangible benefits to businesses and people in both countries, a senior Party official has said.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article on the success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, entitled "The national festival and responsibilities before the People".

VOV.VN - The EC has recognised Vietnam’s significant progress in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing over the past eight years, while urging the country to address remaining shortcomings to build a sustainable fisheries management system and move toward lifting the “yellow card".

VOV.VN - Vietnam has strongly rejected unobjective assessments of the country in the 2026 Annual Report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on March 19.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 19 met with the European Commission (EC) inspection delegation, reaffirming Vietnam’s strategic commitment to combatting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture, chaired the committee’s inaugural meeting on March 19, stressing the need for swift implementation of cultural development policies.

VOV.VN - As part of the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, the navies of the two countries commenced their 40th joint patrol and combined training exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin on March 19.

VOV.VN - Railway connectivity between Vietnam and China should serve as a strategic breakthrough in bilateral economic cooperation, helping unlock new growth drivers and enhance regional integration, Party General Secretary To Lam has said.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has signed the Politburo’s Resolution 02 on the construction and development of Hanoi in a new era, setting out key goals, targets, and strategic directions to transform the capital into one of the world’s most livable and happiest cities.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has called on relevant agencies to thoroughly prepare legislative content and personnel work for the first session of the 16th National Assembly slated for April.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee continued its 55th session on March 19 with discussions on a draft NA resolution introducing coordination mechanisms and special policies to improve the prevention and resolution of international investment disputes.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised the importance of building schools alongside a modern, comprehensive educational environment during the groundbreaking ceremony for 121 inter-level boarding schools in Vietnam’s border communes on March 19.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defence, led a high-level Vietnamese delegation to China on August 19 to participate in the 10th Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange following activities held in Vietnam a day earlier.