Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 morning to pay respects to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and sign the condolence book.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade officially released the 2025 Free Trade Agreement Index (FTA Index 2025) on August 18, measuring how effectively localities implement FTAs to support the business community.

VOV.VN - Expressing gratitude to national contributors is an enduring responsibility of the Party, State, and society, Party General Secretary and President To Lam said at a meeting in Hanoi on August 18.

VOV.VN - The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents three strategic questions for national and international legal frameworks, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau said at the opening of the ASEAN Law Forum 2026 in Hanoi on August 18.

VOV.VN - Newly appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nguyen Thanh Le presented a copy of his credentials to Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov in Bishkek on August 17, officially assuming his duties as non-resident ambassador based in Kazakhstan.

Vietnam’s foreign policy reflects the country’s historical and cultural identity, combining flexibility in dealing with partners with a steadfast commitment to independence, self-reliance and national interests, according to Prof. Shimizu Masaaki from Osaka University of Japan.

Hanoi and Moscow are set to develop additional friendship and investment projects to further strengthen ties between the two capitals.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee continued its fifth session on August 17, scrutinising three draft laws concerning administrative procedures, telecommunications, radio frequencies and architecture.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Uruguay will step up high-level exchanges, strengthen business links, promote parliamentary cooperation and coordinate through regional mechanisms, aiming to turn bilateral potential into tangible results and strengthen connectivity between Southeast Asia and Latin America.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Mexico will strengthen exchanges between their legislatures, share legislative experience and promote friendship parliamentarian groups to deepen ties between the two countries.

A get-together was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 17 to mark the 80th Independence Day of India (August 15, 1947 - 2026), showing solidarity and friendship between people of the southern metropolis and India.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called on the Academy of Security Engineering and Technology to become a strategic pillar in security technology, leading in training, research, innovation and technology development.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 17 reviewed a report on feedback and revisions to the draft Law on Urban Development.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for higher standards for strategic officials, emphasising continuous learning, self-reflection and the ability to make sound decisions and turn them into tangible results.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is strengthening its “people’s heart” posture by placing human security at the center of efforts to safeguard national security, protect people’s lawful rights and interests, and maintain social stability.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 15 sent a congratulatory message to President of the Congolese Party of Labour and President Denis Sassou Nguesso on the occasion of the 66th National Day of the Republic of Congo (August 15, 1960–2026).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 15 sent a letter of congratulations to President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on the occasion of the RoK’s 81st National Day (August 15, 1945–2026).

The Consulates General of Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia on August 14 jointly held a ceremony in Perth, Western Australia, to mark the 59th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967–2026).

A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Le Hong Quang, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, paid a working visit to Brazil on August 13-14 to deepen and further substantiate Vietnam-Brazil cooperation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 15 sent messages of condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia that caused heavy casualties and affected thousands of families.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 15 sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and credit institutions to keep interest rates stable and reduce lending costs to support double-digit economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation.

A delegation from the National Steering Committee for the Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains, led by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau, Deputy Minister of National Defence, standing deputy head of the committee, held a working session with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on August 14.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Justice of Vietnam will host the ASEAN Legal Forum 2026 from August 18 to 19 in Hanoi, with a focus on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in lawmaking and law enforcement in the digital age.

Vietnamese leaders on August 14 sent messages of condolence to their Chinese counterparts following the death of Zhu Rongji, former member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and former Premier of China’s State Council.

The state visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14 have created fresh momentum for elevating Vietnam’s relations with the two countries, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam on August 14 sent a message of congratulations to András Baka on his election as President of Hungary.

VOV.VN - Productivity enhancement must be substantive, measurable, and built on science and technology to help Vietnam achieve breakthroughs and avoid the middle-income trap, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has emphasized.

VOV.VN - The state visit to Australia by General Secretary and State President To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation has marked a new step forward, as both sides agreed to make science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation key pillars of the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

A joint patrol by Vietnamese and Lao border forces was conducted on August 13 from border markers 44 to 46, helping strengthen coordination and safeguard security along the shared border.