With only days remaining before the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, Chairman of the NA Office and Chief of the National Election Council (NEC) Office Le Quang Manh has called for thorough reviews, strict coordination.

VOV.VN - The United Nations has officially upgraded Vietnam’s Formed Peacekeeping Police Unit No.1 (VNFPU1) to Level 3 under the UN Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS), according to a recent notification from the Police Division of the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Air Defense–Air Force units are maintaining a high level of combat readiness as part of efforts to ensure absolute security for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, slated for January 19-25 in Hanoi.

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report released on December 30, though challenges remain in other assessment areas.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to work closely with other ASEAN members to help Cambodia and Thailand soon restore peace and stabilise their relations.

The Prime Minister has issued an official dispatch directing the organisation of ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress.

PM Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the G20 Summit in South Africa offers an opportunity for Vietnam to continue affirming its consistent foreign policy as a reliable partner of the international community, which is ready to collaborate in addressing global issues with a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will join 10 other Southeast Asian teams to compete in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, starting in early September.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to its “three readiness” strategy, by sharing knowledge and experience, participating in regional and global initiatives, and actively contributing to global climate efforts, while addressing a Deltas of the World Summit on June 9.

Vietnam is willing to cooperate closely with other World Trade Organisation (WTO) members in advancing discussions on initiatives and solutions aimed at reforming the global trade body, stated Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien during a meeting with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on May 15 in the Republic of Korea.