16th National Assembly opens with early legislative action
16th National Assembly opens with early legislative action

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly(NA) will focus on personnel work as usual and will also review and pass several important draft laws and resolutions at its first session. This marks a shift in how sessions are organised from a “kick-off” toim mediate legislative action.

16th National Assembly opens with early legislative action
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at the Government Headquarters in Hanoi on April 5, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation across key sectors.

PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
NA leader calls for successful launch of new legislature term
NA leader calls for successful launch of new legislature term

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has called for the successful organisation of the first session of the 16th National Assembly, stressing the need to create fresh momentum and strengthen public confidence for the new term.

NA leader calls for successful launch of new legislature term
Top legislator extends Easter greetings to Catholic community in Hanoi
Top legislator extends Easter greetings to Catholic community in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man paid a visit to the Archdiocese of Hanoi on April 5 to extend Easter greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers.

Top legislator extends Easter greetings to Catholic community in Hanoi
PM urges breakthroughs to drive Vietnam's next phase of growth
PM urges breakthroughs to drive Vietnam's next phase of growth

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping into a new development phase with strong determination to accelerate reforms, drive breakthroughs, and successfully implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed.

PM urges breakthroughs to drive Vietnam's next phase of growth
New National Assembly term set to begin with focus on reform and efficiency
New National Assembly term set to begin with focus on reform and efficiency

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly is set to convene its first session on April 6, marking the start of a new term with a strong emphasis on institutional reform, streamlined governance and enhanced legislative efficiency.

New National Assembly term set to begin with focus on reform and efficiency
PM seeks stronger energy ties with Kuwait amid global uncertainty
PM seeks stronger energy ties with Kuwait amid global uncertainty

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Vietnam Yousef Ashour Al-Sabbagh in Hanoi on April 4, discussing measures to advance bilateral strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in energy security.

PM seeks stronger energy ties with Kuwait amid global uncertainty
PM orders stronger energy security, no power or fuel shortages
PM orders stronger energy security, no power or fuel shortages

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger measures to ensure national energy security, stressing that Vietnam must guarantee sufficient supplies of oil, gas and electricity for both immediate and long-term needs.

PM orders stronger energy security, no power or fuel shortages
PM calls for stronger energy, high-tech diplomacy to support growth
PM calls for stronger energy, high-tech diplomacy to support growth

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for intensified diplomacy in energy and high technology to unlock new growth opportunities, as Vietnam targets double-digit economic expansion in 2026 and beyond.

PM calls for stronger energy, high-tech diplomacy to support growth
National Assembly to elect key state leaders next week
National Assembly to elect key state leaders next week

VOV.VN - The National Assembly will elect key state leaders, including the State President, Prime Minister and National Assembly Chairman, during its first session of the 16th tenure scheduled to open in Hanoi next week.

National Assembly to elect key state leaders next week
Party chief: Vietnam’s achievements stem from Party leadership
Party chief: Vietnam’s achievements stem from Party leadership

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on April 3 highlighted the role of the Communist party of Vietnam in the country’s development process over the past decades, emphasising that all victories of the revolution have stemmed from the sound leadership of the Party.

Party chief: Vietnam’s achievements stem from Party leadership
Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion
Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, led by Ambassador Pham Viet Hung and his spouse Ho Thi Thu Trang, on April 2 paid a visit to the Lao Embassy to extend greetings on the occasion of Laos’ traditional New Year Bunpimay.

Vietnamese, Lao embassies in Thailand nurture strategic cohesion
Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh
Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia hosted a gathering in Phnom Penh on April 2 with the Standing Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee, marking the traditional Chol Chhnam Thmey New Year and the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Vietnam and Cambodia reaffirm close ties at New Year gathering in Phnom Penh
ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields
ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia agreed to step up trade and investment exchanges, capitalising on existing potential to expand investment in strategic sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure and high technology, at the 24th meeting of the ASEAN–Russia Joint Cooperation Committee.

ASEAN, Russia promote cooperation across multiple fields
Vietnam targets double-digit growth on reform, innovation and infrastructure push
Vietnam targets double-digit growth on reform, innovation and infrastructure push

VOV.VN - Vietnam has officially reaffirmed its ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in the 2026–2030 period, laying out a comprehensive roadmap that combines institutional reform, technological advancement, and strategic infrastructure investment.

Vietnam targets double-digit growth on reform, innovation and infrastructure push
Deeper reforms needed to attract and retain public sector talent, expert says
Deeper reforms needed to attract and retain public sector talent, expert says

VOV.VN - Vietnam is moving to expand recruitment for its public sector under new policy proposals, but a scholar says broader reforms in recruitment, pay and working conditions are needed to attract and retain talent.

Deeper reforms needed to attract and retain public sector talent, expert says
PM Chinh proposes stronger cooperation in forensic examination with Belarus
PM Chinh proposes stronger cooperation in forensic examination with Belarus

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of the Belarusian State Forensic Examination Committee Volkov Alexei Aleksandrovich in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 2 during the latter’s working visit to Vietnam.

PM Chinh proposes stronger cooperation in forensic examination with Belarus
NA Standing Committee reviews innovations in supervision
NA Standing Committee reviews innovations in supervision

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on April 2 reviewed a report on results of the supervision programme for 2025 and early 2026 while weighing the proposed oversight agenda for 2027.

NA Standing Committee reviews innovations in supervision
Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations
Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations

VOV.VN - Vietnam backs dialogue between Cuba and the US on the basis of international law and hopes the two sides will soon improve relations for regional peace and stability.

Vietnam supports Cuba-US dialogue, calls for normalisation of relations
Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination
Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang, held talks with Chairman of the Belarusian State Forensic Examination Committee Volkov Alexei Aleksandrovich on April 2 in Hanoi.

Belarus, Vietnam step up cooperation in judicial forensic examination
Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work
Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work

A memorandum of understanding on promoting cooperation between the veterans’ associations of Ho Chi Minh City and Laos’ Champasak province for the 2026-2030 period was signed at a meeting between their leaders in the southern metropolis on the afternoon of April 1.

Ho Chi Minh City, Lao locality share experience in veterans’ association work
NA Standing Committee urges updated macro scenarios amid rising economic risks
NA Standing Committee urges updated macro scenarios amid rising economic risks

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has urged the Government to remain vigilant against mounting macroeconomic risks, including inflationary pressures, volatile energy prices, a potential shift toward a trade deficit, slow public investment disbursement, and uncertainties in monetary and gold markets.

NA Standing Committee urges updated macro scenarios amid rising economic risks
France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation
France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session with Michel Criaud, Chair of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group, and its members on April 1, at the French National Assembly headquarters.

France, Vietnam promote parliamentary cooperation
PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation
PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko on April 1 to discuss the implementation of outcomes from his recent official visit to Russia, with a focus on advancing cooperation agreements on energy security.

PM meets Russian ambassador to advance energy security cooperation
PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security
PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 1 received Choi Young Sam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam, proposing a series of measures to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade expansion and energy security cooperation.

PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition

VOV.VN - Vietnam has proposed expanding and deepening cooperation with Australia and India in leadership training, policy research and green transition, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and support long-term development goals.

Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Australia, India in training, green transition
PM calls for modern disaster management amid rising extreme weather
PM calls for modern disaster management amid rising extreme weather

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent modernisation of the country’s disaster prevention and response system, warning that increasingly extreme weather is posing serious risks to lives, property and economic stability.

PM calls for modern disaster management amid rising extreme weather
Key lawmakers prioritise personnel planning for next term
Key lawmakers prioritise personnel planning for next term

VOV.VN - Personnel preparations for the next parliamentary term took centre stage at the National Assembly Standing Committee's 56th session in Hanoi on April 1, with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man underscoring the decisive role of staffing work in shaping the effectiveness of the state apparatus.

Key lawmakers prioritise personnel planning for next term
Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training
Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Singapore are actively strengthening cooperation in training and developing strategic-level officials, as part of broader efforts to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam and Singapore boost cooperation in strategic-level leadership training
Vietnam to build crude oil reserve in Nghi Son, expand storage system nationwide
Vietnam to build crude oil reserve in Nghi Son, expand storage system nationwide

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the immediate construction of a national crude oil reserve in Nghi Son refinery complex, Thanh Hoa province, while calling for further studies to expand storage facilities in other locations to strengthen Vietnam’s energy security.

Vietnam to build crude oil reserve in Nghi Son, expand storage system nationwide
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