The Vietnam–Russia Economic Forum 2026 (VREF 2026), themed “Unleashing internal strength in the new era,” took place in Hanoi on April 8 in a hybrid format.

VOV.VN - The Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam has set a goal of building a modern, transparent and flexible legal system that can guide development, foster innovation and provide a foundation for the country’s strong economic growth in the coming period.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tran Cam Tu left Hanoi on April 9, beginning official visits to Laos and Cambodia.

Media outlets across South America on April 7 carried extensive and positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key leaders, viewing the move as a significant step in adjusting the country’s leadership structure to support long-term development.

Regional and international media on April 7 carried largely positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions.

VOV.VN - A “Visit Malaysia 2026” seminar was held in Hanoi on April 8 by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

VOV.VN - An “India Corner” was inaugurated in Hanoi on April 8 by the Institute for South Asian, West Asian and African Studies under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, in coordination with the Embassy of India in Vietnam, to promote knowledge sharing, academic exchange and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Public investment is set to remain a central pillar supporting Vietnam’s economic expansion through the rest of 2026, though experts say removing structural bottlenecks and strengthening support for construction enterprises will be critical to promote its role as a growth driver.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Medical Tourism Alliance (VMTA) was launched in Hanoi on April 7, marking a strategic step toward developing an integrated, cross-sector medical tourism model.

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9 will help open up new development opportunities for Laos–Vietnam relations, and contribute to the sustained and long-term growth of their special ties.