UN backs Vietnam as presidency of NPT Review Conference
UN backs Vietnam as presidency of NPT Review Conference

VOV.VN - Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, held talks with António Guterres in New York on April 23 to discuss Vietnam-UN relations and preparations for the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

UN backs Vietnam as presidency of NPT Review Conference
Top Vietnamese leader, RoK President visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Top Vietnamese leader, RoK President visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, together with President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, attended a special friendship programme at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the morning of April 24, as part of the state visit to Vietnam.

Top Vietnamese leader, RoK President visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Vietnam, Estonia look to build long-term cooperation foundation
Vietnam, Estonia look to build long-term cooperation foundation

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna on April 23 hosted a reception in Ho Chi Minh City for Estonia’s Honorary Consuls in Asia as part of his working visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam, Estonia look to build long-term cooperation foundation
Ho Chi Minh City pledges deeper practical cooperation with Dutch partners
Ho Chi Minh City pledges deeper practical cooperation with Dutch partners

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to work closely with Dutch partners to promote substantive cooperation and deepen bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, contributing practically to the Vietnam–Netherlands comprehensive partnership, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh has said.

Ho Chi Minh City pledges deeper practical cooperation with Dutch partners
PM orders faster formulation of 2026-2030 medium-term public investment plan
PM orders faster formulation of 2026-2030 medium-term public investment plan

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed Directive No. 16 dated April 23, 2026 on the management and use of public investment capital in conjunction with socio-economic accounting and evaluation of investment efficiency, directing faster formulation of the medium-term public investment plan for 2026-2030.

PM orders faster formulation of 2026-2030 medium-term public investment plan
National Assembly approves establishment of Dong Nai as centrally-run city
National Assembly approves establishment of Dong Nai as centrally-run city

VOV.VN - Dong Nai has met all five conditions set out in the Law on Organisation of Local Government and all seven criteria for administrative units under regulations of the National Assembly Standing Committee, and has officially been elevated to centrally-run city status.

National Assembly approves establishment of Dong Nai as centrally-run city
Vietnam, China demonstrate high-level political trust: spokesperson
Vietnam, China demonstrate high-level political trust: spokesperson

Vietnam and China have demonstrated a high level of political trust and shared a strong desire to elevate bilateral ties, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on April 23.

Vietnam, China demonstrate high-level political trust: spokesperson
Vietnamese, Korean First Ladies visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Vietnamese, Korean First Ladies visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Madame Kim Hye-kyung, spouse of President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung, and Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, visited the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on April 23.

Vietnamese, Korean First Ladies visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
RoK First Lady experiences Korea Culture and Tourism Festival in Vietnam
RoK First Lady experiences Korea Culture and Tourism Festival in Vietnam

First Lady of the Republic of Korea Kim Hea-kyung attended the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 with a wide range of vibrant activities in Hanoi on April 23, as part of President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to Vietnam.

RoK First Lady experiences Korea Culture and Tourism Festival in Vietnam
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation

Vietnam and Laos are strengthening defence cooperation, marked by the inauguration and handover of the headquarters of the Lao Border Guard Command at a ceremony held in Vientiane on April 23.​

Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence cooperation
NA votes on multiple resolutions, to close first session later today
NA votes on multiple resolutions, to close first session later today

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on April 24 is holding a plenary sitting to vote on draft laws and key resolutions, including a resolution approving the 2024 state budget finalisation.

NA votes on multiple resolutions, to close first session later today
RoK President and First Lady take evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
RoK President and First Lady take evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake

VOV.VN - President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung of the Republic of Korea took an evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi on April 23.

RoK President and First Lady take evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
Vietnam and RoK shift toward co-developing next-generation industrial, tech ecosystems
Vietnam and RoK shift toward co-developing next-generation industrial, tech ecosystems

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are shifting their cooperation from traditional trade and investment toward the co-development of next-generation industrial and technology ecosystems, with a focus on innovation, high-value supply chains, and strategic industries.

Vietnam and RoK shift toward co-developing next-generation industrial, tech ecosystems
Estonia and Vietnam boost digital transformation, innovation cooperation
Estonia and Vietnam boost digital transformation, innovation cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Estonia are moving to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, and high-tech sectors, leveraging complementary strengths to advance bilateral ties in a more substantive and future-oriented direction.

Estonia and Vietnam boost digital transformation, innovation cooperation
Lao military collectives, individuals honoured with Vietnamese rewards
Lao military collectives, individuals honoured with Vietnamese rewards

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane on April 23 to present the Independence Order and Friendship Order of the Vietanmese State to collectives and individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

Lao military collectives, individuals honoured with Vietnamese rewards
Vietnam and RoK deepen parliamentary cooperation to drive strategic partnership
Vietnam and RoK deepen parliamentary cooperation to drive strategic partnership

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are strengthening parliamentary cooperation as a key pillar to reinforce political trust and support the effective implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam and RoK deepen parliamentary cooperation to drive strategic partnership
Vietnam’s Consulate General in Khon Kaen helps enhance Vietnam–Thailand friendship
Vietnam’s Consulate General in Khon Kaen helps enhance Vietnam–Thailand friendship

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen, Thailand, held a ceremony on April 22 to mark its 30th anniversary (April 22, 1996 – 2026).

Vietnam’s Consulate General in Khon Kaen helps enhance Vietnam–Thailand friendship
Timor-Leste PM affirms Vietnam as close friend, seeks stronger cooperation
Timor-Leste PM affirms Vietnam as close friend, seeks stronger cooperation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmão has affirmed that he regards Vietnam as a close friend and trusted partner, expressing a desire to further strengthen practical cooperation across key development sectors.

Timor-Leste PM affirms Vietnam as close friend, seeks stronger cooperation
Vietnam and RoK advance value chain, innovation-driven partnership
Vietnam and RoK advance value chain, innovation-driven partnership

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are entering a new phase in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, shifting from traditional cooperation toward deeper integration in global value chains, innovation, and high-tech industries.

Vietnam and RoK advance value chain, innovation-driven partnership
National Assembly approves revised Law on Belief and Religion
National Assembly approves revised Law on Belief and Religion

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on April 23 unanimously adopted the revised Law on Belief and Religion, reinforcing the legal framework for religious freedom and introducing provisions on online religious activities.

National Assembly approves revised Law on Belief and Religion
Lawmakers approve expanded power for Hanoi under revised Capital Law
Lawmakers approve expanded power for Hanoi under revised Capital Law

VOV.VN - The National Assembly has adopted the revised Capital Law, granting Hanoi 199 special and enhanced powers while tightening oversight and accountability mechanisms.

Lawmakers approve expanded power for Hanoi under revised Capital Law
President Lee Jae-myung’s Vietnam visit grabs Korean headlines
President Lee Jae-myung’s Vietnam visit grabs Korean headlines

VOV.VN - Media coverage in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has closely followed the state visit to Vietnam by President Lee Jae-myung, with developments reported in detail and drawing strong public attention.

President Lee Jae-myung’s Vietnam visit grabs Korean headlines
Public Security Minister receives US Chargé d’Affaires in Hanoi
Public Security Minister receives US Chargé d’Affaires in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang on April 23 received John W. McIntyre, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States in Vietnam.

Public Security Minister receives US Chargé d’Affaires in Hanoi
AI-powered legal database launched to enhance access and transparency
AI-powered legal database launched to enhance access and transparency

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Justice on March 23 launched the upgraded National Legal Database at vbpl.vn, alongside an information system supporting the comprehensive review of legal normative documents.

AI-powered legal database launched to enhance access and transparency
Austria and Vietnam step up cooperation in UN peacekeeping training
Austria and Vietnam step up cooperation in UN peacekeeping training

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang held a working session with Tobias Lang, director of the Austrian Centre for Peace in Vienna on April 22, to explore ways to enhance Vietnam – Austria cooperation in this field.

Austria and Vietnam step up cooperation in UN peacekeeping training
Top leader hosts banquet for RoK President
Top leader hosts banquet for RoK President

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse hosted a state banquet for President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, who are on a state visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on April 22 evening.

Top leader hosts banquet for RoK President
Vietnamese, RoK leaders meet press in Hanoi
Vietnamese, RoK leaders meet press in Hanoi

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung met the press in Hanoi on April 22, right after witnessing the exchange of cooperation agreements.

Vietnamese, RoK leaders meet press in Hanoi
Deputy PM, IAEA official discuss nuclear power development
Deputy PM, IAEA official discuss nuclear power development

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Chudakov in Hanoi on April 22, stressing that his visit carries importance as Vietnam is studying and preparing necessary conditions for its nuclear power agenda.

Deputy PM, IAEA official discuss nuclear power development
Vietnam values ties with Estonia – a Baltic gateway: PM
Vietnam values ties with Estonia – a Baltic gateway: PM

Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening and expanding relations with traditional friends, with Estonia seen as a priority partner in the Baltic region and an active member of the European Union (EU).

Vietnam values ties with Estonia – a Baltic gateway: PM
Vietnam, RoK set sights on US$150 billion bilateral trade target by 2030
Vietnam, RoK set sights on US$150 billion bilateral trade target by 2030

VOV.VN - Both sides have underlined the need to realise a strategic vision for economic connectivity in the evolving global context, including joint efforts to achieve bilateral trade turnover of US$150 billion by 2030.

Vietnam, RoK set sights on US$150 billion bilateral trade target by 2030
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