VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Lao leaders exchanged congratulatory messages for the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1962-2022), and the 45th year of the singing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977-2022).

Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking Party and State delegation have been on a visit to Laos to attend the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh chaired a meeting of the Government's Steering Committee for the implementation of Long Thanh International Airport project on July 16, during which he asked for more efforts to ensure the project’s progress.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son will pay an official visit to Indonesia and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Bilateral Cooperation Committee in capital Jakarta from July 19 - 21.

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission considered disciplinary measures against Party organisations and members for wrongdoings during its 17th session in Hanoi on July 13 and 14.

The International Department of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union's Central Committee has launched a programme to recruit members to an international volunteer club.

VOV.VN - Visiting head of the Economic, Technology and Environment Committee of the Laotian National Assembly (NA) Linkham Douangsavanh held working sessions on July 13 with heads of the Committee for Economic Affairs and the Committee on Science, Technology and Environment of the Vietnamese NA.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is anticipated to adopt six bills and give opinions on seven others during its year-end session, according to Bui Van Cuong, general secretary of the current 15th legislature.

UNESCO representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart has highlighted Vietnam’s leading role in protecting intangible cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh began a two-day visit to China on July 12, during which he is scheduled to co-chair the 14th meeting of the Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.