Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu held talks with Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in Beijing on April 15.

A friendship music concert celebrating the state visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse, along with the Vietnam - China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027, took place in Beijing on April 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnam inaugurated its defence attaché office in Italy on April 14, marking a new step in bilateral defence ties and the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his high-ranking delegation attended the opening ceremony of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152), themed “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations”, in Istanbul, Türkiye on the evening April 15 (local time).

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met with the two countries’ youth participating in the “Red Study Tour” programme in Beijing on April 15, demonstrating the special importance they attach to nurturing and educating younger generations.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Istanbul on April 15 to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) and hold bilateral activities in Türkiye.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and predictable investment environment for foreign investors, including US businesses, during a meeting between leaders of the National Assembly of Vietnam and the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on April 15.

A series of cooperation documents between ministries, sectors and localities of Vietnam and China were signed in Beijing on April 15 in the presence of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, marking a major outcome of the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to China.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is accelerating preparations for its role as host of APEC 2027, as officials and international partners gathered in Hanoi for a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and implementation.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has concluded his official visit to Italy, which helped deepen the Vietnam – Italy Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - To Lam, Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam meets with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China in Beijing on April 15, agreeing to further strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China agreed to prioritise railway connectivity, promote more balanced trade and expand high-quality investment during a meeting in Beijing on April 15 between Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed three key cooperation priorities to address energy challenges and safeguard supply chains, at an Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) online summit on April 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China will further deepen political trust, enhance strategic coordination, and expand practical cooperation across key sectors, including infrastructure connectivity, trade, investment, energy and tourism.

VOV.VN - The Politburo has approved in principle a plan to establish Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city based on its current administrative boundaries, requesting relevant agencies to complete procedures for submission and approval within 2026.

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.