Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) signed a mutual legal assistance agreement in criminal matters in Hong Kong on April 14, marking a new milestone in bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung launched a nationwide emulation drive aimed at achieving sustainable double-digit economic growth in the 2026–2030 period, at the first meeting of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation in Hanoi on April 15.

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in full compliance with international safety standards, while strengthening cooperation with global partners to ensure nuclear safety and security.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in China on April 14 for his first overseas trip as head of state, signalling key priorities in Vietnam’s foreign policy, according to Singapore-based Channel NewsAsia (CNA).

VOV.VN - A 21-gun salute rang out across Tiananmen Square on April 15 as Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping hosted a state welcoming ceremony for his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, underscoring the high level of respect accorded to the visit.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in Rome on April 14, affirming that Vietnam always regards FAO as a leading partner in agricultural and rural development.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with Chairwoman of the Italy – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Chiara Gribaudo in Rome on April 14 (local time) during his official visit to Italy.

Italy is one of Vietnam’s leading partners in the EU and Vietnam wishes to further strengthen the Vietnam-Italy Strategic Partnership across all channels, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man told Maurizio Acerbo, General Secretary of the Communist Refoundation Party (PRC) of Italy at their meeting on April 14.

Vietnam attaches great importance to Italy’s leading role in Europe and globally, said Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man while receiving Vice President of the Italian Senate Licia Ronzulli in Rome on April 14 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit to Italy.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in China on April 14, where they met with staff of representative agencies and members of the Vietnamese community in the country.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Italy at noon on April 14 (local time) as part of his official visit to Italy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Italy are looking to upgrade their Strategic Partnership, with both sides emphasising expanded cooperation in innovation, artificial intelligence and high-tech sectors.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Italy agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and deepen their Strategic Partnership during talks between Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on April 14.

VOV.VN- Party General Secretary and President To Lam had a meeting with Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on April 14 in Beijing.

Turkish Ambassador to Vietnam Korhan Kemik has affirmed Türkiye’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in the period ahead by working together to lay the groundwork for advancing peace and sustainable development, for the benefit of both nations.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam has expressed his confidence that investing in people, education and young scientists is the most strategic investment for the future of relations between the two countries.

VOV.VN - As the security environment in the Asia-Pacific grows more complex, developing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Japan and Vietnam for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world is becoming increasingly important.

VOV.VN - Within the framework of his State visit to China from April 14 to 17, on April 14, shortly after arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport, General Secretary and President To Lam and his delegation visited to learn about planning and conduct field surveys in the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province.

VOV.VN - Chinese experts and businesses have shown strong interest in the State visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam. In their view, deeper cooperation between the two countries not only creates opportunities for bilateral trade, investment and economic ties, but also contributes to stability in the region and the world.

VOV.VN - The State visit to China by General Secretary and President To Lam has captured wide attention from Chinese media, with expectations that it will open a new chapter in bilateral ties.

Within the framework of his attendance in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye, from April 15–17, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man will engage in a range of bilateral activities aimed at further deepening Vietnam–Türkiye relations, particularly in legislative affairs.

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico left Hanoi on the early morning of April 14, concluding his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

VOV.VN - The visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam, including Guangxi, which borders Vietnam, carries important and far-reaching strategic significance.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation landed at Beijing Capital International Airport on the morning of April 14, starting the State visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping.

Vietnam and Slovakia have issued a joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam from April 12 to 14 by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Foreign ministers of the ASEAN convened their second special meeting in an online format on April 13 to discuss and coordinate responses to the rapidly evolving and complex situation in the Middle East. Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung attended the meeting.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and visiting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attended the Vietnam–Slovakia friendship concert titled “Aká Si Mi Krásna” at the Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on the evening of April 13.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala on April 13 during his official visit to Italy, highlighting Vietnam’s interest in deepening cooperation with one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has written an article posted on the People’s Daily of China ahead of his state visit to China from April 14-17.

VOV.VN - The visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam, made shortly after taking office, carries important strategic significance, further affirming Vietnam’s regard for its friendly neighbourly relations and comprehensive cooperation with China.