VOV.VN - National security in the new era must move beyond its traditional role of protecting the Party, the State, the people and national sovereignty to safeguarding the foundations of Vietnam's long-term development, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on July 11.

VOV.VN - Nearly 80 years after President Ho Chi Minh launched War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – 2026), Vietnam continues his legacy through a 500-day campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers, helping more Vietnamese heroes return to their families.

VOV.VN - Japan is one of Vietnam's leading partners, a trusted friend and long-term companion in the country’s development process, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra told Governor Omura Hideaki of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture in Hanoi on July 10.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos will further deepen bilateral defence cooperation, expand border security coordination and strengthen military exchanges, considering defence ties as a key pillar of the special relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on July 10 held a memorial ceremony for six Cuban military advisers who were killed in a US airstrike in Hanoi in 1966 while supporting Vietnam during its resistance war, reaffirming the enduring friendship and defence ties between the two countries.

The Venezuelan government hosted a farewell ceremony on July 9 (local time) for Vietnam's rescue and relief team as it departed for home after successfully completing its humanitarian mission following the twin earthquakes that struck the South American nation on June 24.

VOV.VN - Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Khamliang Outhakaysone arrived in Vietnam on July 10 to participate in the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in implementing Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, urging authorities to focus on delivering tangible products, measurable outcomes and practical value that can directly contribute to Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic growth.

Vietnam officially inaugurated its first honorary consulate in Phuket, Thailand, on July 9, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding consular services for Vietnamese citizens in southern Thailand.

Mayor of Vienna Michael Ludwig has expressed support for expanding cooperation with Vietnam in smart urban development, environmental protection, science and technology, tourism, and cultural exchanges, while reaffirming the Austrian capital’s commitment to supporting the Vietnamese community living there.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Philippines are expanding cooperation under their Enhanced Strategic Partnership, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$10 billion through stronger links in commerce, investment, digital transformation and emerging industries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam hosted separate farewell receptions in Hanoi on July 9 for the outgoing ambassadors of Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands and Brazil.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 9 discussed a draft resolution introducing special mechanisms and policies for handling legal violations related to the state economy, private sector development, and the application of science, technology, digital transformation during its ongoing fourth session.

VOV.VN - The conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement is a milestone in Vietnam's efforts to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs), Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press briefing on July 9 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Activities under the third Vietnam-Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange officially got underway on July 9 in Bolykhamxay province, Laos, helping strengthen defence cooperation, reinforce the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, and build a peaceful and friendly border between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed ministries and agencies to take breakthrough measures to resolve long-standing delays in the disbursement of national target programme funds, particularly allocations for 2026 and funding from the 2021-2025 period carried over into 2026.

Following recent severe rains, flooding, tornadoes and landslides that have caused significant loss of life and property in several localities in China, Vietnamese leaders on July 8 sent messages of sympathy to their Chinese counterparts.

The 27th Coordinating Board Meeting of the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) opened in the central city of Da Nang on July 8, bringing together delegations from the 11 ASEAN member states, representatives of the ASEAN Secretariat, and ASEAN+3, regional and international partners.

The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) supports stronger cooperation between Vietnamese and Russian localities as part of efforts to deepen the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States pledged to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive and effective manner during a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day in Hanoi on July 8.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and France will accelerate the implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by advancing concrete cooperation projects in strategic sectors, including civil nuclear energy, major infrastructure, science and technology, innovation and economic cooperation.

VOV.VN - Hanoi must unlock underused resources and build new growth drivers based on science, technology, innovation and data to sustain rapid, high-quality development, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said at a working session with the Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee on July 8.

General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, has praised Japan's cooperation with and support for Vietnam in areas including training, defence industry, technology transfer and war legacy settlement.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for a fundamental shift in legislative thinking, stressing that laws should remove bottlenecks, unlock development resources and better serve people and businesses, while warning against vested interests that could undermine national development goals.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Chinese scholars and officials shared experience in Party building, national governance and socio-economic development at a seminar in Hanoi on July 8, highlighting theoretical exchanges as an important pillar of bilateral relations in a rapidly changing global environment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Mexico will strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors and work towards establishing a new bilateral partnership framework, reflecting the growing scope of their relations and shared commitment to expanding ties in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift in Vietnam’s labour development strategy, stressing the quality, sustainability and productivity of employment should take precedence over created job numbers as the country prepares its workforce for long-term economic trans

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has warned that ministers, heads of drafting agencies and verification bodies will be held accountable if delays or poor-quality legislation stem from subjective causes, as Vietnam steps up efforts to accelerate institutional reform.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has decided to expel Do Tat Binh, former member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee and former Deputy General Director of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), from the Party for serious violations that caused particularly severe consequences.

The first exchange programme between young officers of the Vietnam Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) opened in Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang on July 7, marking a new milestone in cooperation between the two countries’ maritime law enforcement forces.