VOV.VN - The effective operation of Vietnam’s two-tier local government model depends primarily on three factors: the quality of commune-level administrations, the capacity of officials and civil servants, and data-based digital governance capacity.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a national conference on July 1 to review one year of operations under the overall model of the political system and the three-tier government model.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung paid a working visit to Minnesota from June 28-30 to strengthen ties with local authorities, businesses, educational institutions and the Vietnamese community, with a view to promoting cooperation between Vietnamese localities and the US state in economy, trade, investment, science and technology, education, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), in coordination with the Korea Foundation, held the 7th Vietnam–Republic of Korea (RoK) Forum for the Future in Hanoi on June 30, focusing on Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a new era.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has sent a congratulatory message to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the occasion of the CPC’s 105th founding anniversary (July 1, 1921–2026).

VOV.VN - A second ministerial conference on security cooperation between Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos was held in Phnom Penh on June 30, focusing on cooperation in safeguarding security and maintaining social order.

VOV.VN - Foreign affairs and international integration must play a more direct role in advancing Vietnam’s development, strengthening strategic autonomy and enhancing national competitiveness, according to Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Le Minh Tri praised Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei and the Chinese embassy for propelling ties between the two Parties and countries during a reception in Hanoi on June 30.

Hanoi is set to usher in a new phase of development as the Capital Law 2026 takes effect on July 1, introducing an unprecedented set of special mechanisms and policies aimed at expanding the city's development space and reinforcing its role as Vietnam’s political-administrative centre.

VOV.VN - One year after Vietnam introduced its two-tier local government model, the new administrative structure has helped streamline governance, reduce bureaucratic layers and improve public service delivery in many localities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence industry cooperation, marking a new phase in bilateral defence ties under the framework of the Vietnam–UAE Comprehensive Partnership.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on June 30 hosted a gathering to celebrate the 159th anniversary of Canada's National Day (July 1, 1867–July 1, 2026).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City held a full rehearsal at the Reunification Palace on June 30 for the upcoming ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Saigon – Gia Dinh being officially named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 – July 2, 2026).

Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez on June 29 expressed thanks to Vietnam for its solidarity and timely assistance after two consecutive earthquakes caused extensive damage in Caracas and La Guaira state.

VOV.VN - Vietnam should move away from attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) at all costs and instead focus on selecting and effectively utilising high-quality investment that strengthens the country’s internal capabilities, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said on June 30.

Speaker of the Algerian Council of the Nation Azzouz Nasri has shown his desire to strengthen parliamentary cooperation with the National Assembly of Vietnam through increased exchanges and closer coordination at regional and international parliamentary forums.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is shifting its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy from prioritising the volume of inflows to attracting projects that deliver advanced technology, innovation, modern governance and stronger spillover effects for the domestic economy, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said on June 30.

VOV.VN - The Party’s Secretariat has called for the highest priority to be given to the search, recovery and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers, with greater use of DNA testing, digital transformation and advanced technologies as the country is to mark 80 years of War Invalids and Martyrs Day in 2027.

VOV.VN - Nearly 2.1 million delegates joined a nationwide conference on June 30 to study and implement Politburo Resolution No.10 on developing the foreign-invested sector, underscoring the country’s renewed strategy to attract higher-quality foreign investment and strengthen its position in global value chains.

Vietnam always considers the Republic of Korea one of its most important strategic partners across investment, tourism, culture, national defence-security, and sci-tech, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man told Director of the Kimhakmin E-roun Institute for Economic Research Prof. Kim Hak-min during a reception on on June 29.

Vietnam wants to deepen its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada in a more substantive and effective manner, and elevate ties to a new level, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told Canadian Ambassador Jim Nickel during a reception in Hanoi on June 29, calling the North American nation an important partner.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted outgoing Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam Dato' Tan Yang Thai in Hanoi on June 29.

Vietnamese Government, Ministry of National Defence always attach importance to enhancing friendship and expanding cooperation with their UAE counterparts, for the legitimate interests of the two peoples as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, development in each nation, the region and the world.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called on Hanoi to translate the orientations outlined in its newly announced 100-year Capital Master Plan into concrete programmes, projects stressing that implementation effectiveness and improvements in people's living standards should be the ultimate measures of governance capacity.

Politburo Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, issued on May 19, 2026, on implementing the foreign policy set at the 14th National Party Congress, marks an important milestone and serves as a guiding framework for advancing people-to-people diplomacy in a deeper, more effective and more substantive manner in the years ahead.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for stronger cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), including efforts to achieve bilateral trade of US$100 billion in 2026 and US$150 billion by 2030, during a reception for RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam on the occasion of the diplomat’s farewell visit at the end of his tenure.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged breakthrough measures to further deepen Vietnam-Australia ties during a meeting with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird in Hanoi on June 29, with both sides underscoring stronger cooperation in trade, investment and other key areas.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam has stressed the need to build a stronger, faster and more modern artillery-missile force, while underscoring the importance of safeguarding the country early, from afar and from all directions.

In Vietnam’s development journey, diplomacy has never occupied as a central position as it does today.

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 has been awarded the United Nations Medal, marking a significant milestone in its contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).