Lao Party leader to pay official visit to Vietnam
Vilay Lakhamfong, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, will lead a high-ranking Lao delegation on an official visit to Vietnam from October 14 to 16.
Key Party leader calls for effective implementation of policies to drive Da Nang’s sustainable development
The upcoming second session of the 16th National Assembly will require further innovation in lawmaking and legal system improvement. Laws must not only serve regulatory purposes but also facilitate development, remove bottlenecks, unlock resources and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people, Politburo member and Standing Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu said.
Deputy PM urges stronger Vietnam-Japan cooperation in human resources training
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang highlighted Takebe Tsutomu’s contributions to the Vietnam – Japan friendship, particularly in cultural and people-to-people exchanges, local cooperation, education and human resources training through the VJU project.
PM calls for stronger Vietnam–Luxembourg cooperation in green finance
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Luxembourg share experience in institutional development, fund and asset management, green finance and financial supervision, while supporting human resources training and connecting Luxembourg’s financial institutions with Vietnam International Financial Centre’s ecosystem.
NA President Tran Thanh Man visits Museum of the Communist Party of China
Writing in the museum’s guestbook, President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man expressed his pleasure at visiting the museum and wished that the traditional friendship, Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance will remain evergreen and endure for generations to come.
Top leader urges Military Region 2 to strengthen defence readiness
Addressing a ceremony in Phu Tho on October 12 marking the 80th traditional day of the armed forces of Military Region 2 (October 19, 1946–2026), the top leader, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, called for the effective implementation of the Party’s military and defence guidelines and the strategy for safeguarding the Fatherland in the new situation, in line with local conditions.
NA President meets with Chinese friendship figures in Beijing
The Vietnamese NA leader thanked the CPAFFC, the China-Vietnam Friendship Association and Chinese friendship figures for their deep affection for Vietnam and their sustained contributions to Vietnam-China relations over the years.
Vietnam, Switzerland enjoy fruitful relations as their diplomatic ties turn 55
The 55-year milestone reflects the strong potential for further cooperation as Vietnam and Switzerland work to advance shared interests and strengthen their Comprehensive Partnership.
Parliamentary cooperation to drive Vietnam-China relations forward: Chinese scholar
In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Beijing, Professor Zhu Chenming, honorary director of the Institute of South and Southeast Asian Studies under the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences, said the official visit to China by National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man would promote exchanges between the two legislative bodies and contribute to the development of bilateral relations.
Cambodian media give heavy coverage to Vietnamese PM’s visit
The Khmer Times reported that the two PMs witnessed the signing of six agreements spanning national security, drug prevention and control, trade, culture and education. Companies also exchanged five economic documents at the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Forum 2026. The newspaper said the visit bolsters political trust and economic integration ahead of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027.
Lao media highlight economic, social gains from Vietnamese PM’s visit
In reports published on October 11, Lao outlets said the visit not only strengthened the political foundation of bilateral ties but also generated fresh momentum for economic cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese Vice President’s visit to boost Vietnam, Georgia’s roles as regional gateways
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s official visit to Georgia underscores the importance Vietnam attaches to its traditional friendship with Georgia and provides an opportunity for the two sides’ leaders to identify priorities, set directions and agree on concrete measures to capitalise on their respective strengths and unleash resources to meet each country’s development needs.
Vietnam, China to boost legislative, people-to-people exchanges
To further consolidate the three pillars of political, material and social foundations underpinning ties between the two Parties and countries, NA President Man proposed maintaining exchanges at all levels, strengthening national defence-security ties, and supporting each other’s development and international standing.
NA President visits Beijing legislative liaison station
Praising the model of bringing legislative work closer to grassroots communities, voters and the public in Nanmofang and Beijing at large, National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man said Vietnam attaches importance to legislative work in building a socialist rule-of-law state of the people, by the people and for the people. That includes listening to experts, intellectuals, businesses, voters and the general public, especially those directly affected by policies and laws.
Vietnam sends condolences to Panama over serious earthquake
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 11 sent a message of condolences to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero following an earthquake on October 9 that injured many people and caused heavy damage.
Vietnam pledges to advance rule of law at home, uphold law-based global order at UN
As it updates its legal framework, Vietnam has also put in place rules governing digital technologies, personal data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The country upgraded its National Legal Database and expanded digital platforms to broaden access to legal information, education and aid.
Lao media hail Vietnamese PM’s first overseas trip as proof of special ties
The coverage called the trip an important milestone that deepens the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries’ Parties, States and people.
NA President’s visit expected to boost Vietnam-China ties across multiple fields
A Chinese scholar has highlighted the significance of NA President Tran Thanh Man’s visit to China in strengthening political trust, laying a legal foundation for practical cooperation, broadening public support and safeguarding shared regional and international interests.
NA President arrives in Beijing, beginning official visit to China
Vietnam–China relations have continued to develop, particularly following reciprocal visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping.
NA President’s China visit to drive high-level strategic exchanges: Expert
The outcomes of NA President Man’s visit and the second session will give the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership new momentum in institutional mechanisms, substantive cooperation and regional coordination.