VOV.VN - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966 and effective since 1976, is one of the most important human rights treaties, with 174 member states, including Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was solemnly held in northern Hung Yen province on July 1 to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, a staunch communist, a talented leader, and the visionary who initiated and led the Đổi Mới (Renovation) process in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on June 30, in an effort to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc held bilateral meetings with senior leaders of the United Nations, foreign governments, and international organisations, in Seville, Spain, on June 30 on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc attended the opening ceremony of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) which is getting underway in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3.

VOV.VN - The Holy See wishes to further deepen and enhance relations with Vietnam, Pope Leo XIV affirmed during a meeting with Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the Vatican on June 30, as part of her official working visit to Italy from June 29 to July 1.

A ceremony was held in the presence of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 30 to announce the resolutions and decisions on the administrative unit reorganisation and personnel appointments in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 30 attended a ceremony to launch the two-tier administration model of new Hai Phong city, which is formed by merging Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province - a move that he described as a significant millstone marking the start of a new but challenging development journey.

VOV.VN - The implementation of a two-tier local government model marks a bold and necessary move to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of the state apparatus at all levels, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 24 signed decisions appointing 23 chairpersons for newly merged cities and provinces, as well as 11 chairpersons for localities unaffected by administrative mergers, with the appointments due to take effect from July 1.

State President Luong Cuong has emphasised that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will open up new development space for Hanoi to better promote its role as the spearhead and growth driver for the capital region, the northern key economic region, and the whole country.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasized that the newly restructured development space is built on a long-term vision, aiming to ensure sustainable growth in a harmonized and scientific manner.

VOV.VN - Party and State leaders of Vietnam on June 30 fanned out across major provinces and cities to announce a sweeping administrative restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to streamline governance at the grassroots-level.

VOV.VN - Vietnam officially announced the implementation of a two-tier local government model on June 30, a landmark move that is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and pave the way for more responsive local governance.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s new two-tier local government model, set to launch on July 1, 2025, reflects what Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh calls a bold step to streamline the administrative apparatus and stimulate national growth.

Building on a solid foundation of traditional friendship, economic complementarity, and strong political commitment from both sides, Vietnam-Italy relations are expected to further develop more strongly, practically and comprehensively in the coming time, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung.

Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies at 8:00 a.m on June 30 to announce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisation of the two-tier local government model.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and other Party and State leaders of Vietnam cut the red ribbon to inaugurate an exhibition honouring the revolutionary journey and profound reform legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh on his 110th birth anniversary, in Hanoi on June 29.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is committed to deepening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Croatia, viewing the country as an important partner in the Balkan region.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 with relevant ministries and agencies to continue reviewing and addressing issues of concern raised by the United States, particularly in the areas of trade and tariffs.

VOV.VN - UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has been honoured with the "For the Cause of Vietnam’s Diplomacy" insignia, in recognmition of her significant contributions to promoting Vietnam’s cultural heritage and further strengthening the strategic partnership between the country and UNESCO.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 28 chaired a high-level dialogue with British businesses operating in Vietnam, demonstrating the government’s strong commitment to supporting British investors and enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has demonstrated its professionalism, proactiveness, and flexibility in chairing the 35th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), known as SPLOS 35, at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA, from June 23 – 28.

VOV.VN - The ninth session of the 15th National Assembly, which concluded on June 27 after 35 days of intensive and efficient work, is widely regarded as a historic session marking a strategic turning point for the country in the new phase of development.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville and make a working visit to Spain from June 30 to July 3 at the invitation of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

VOV.VN - The US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27 to mark the 249th anniversary of US Independence Day (July 4, 1776 – 2025).

Chinese media has given prominent coverage to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation in the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin and his working visit to China.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted seven important laws spanning science and technology, atomic energy, rail transport, banking regulation, mass organisations, military defence, and criminal procedure during its plenary session on June 27.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its strong support for multilateral cooperation and the vital role of UNESCO, pledging to continue contributing proactively and responsibly to the organisation’s work, particularly as a member of its key decision-making bodies.