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The upcoming visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to give fresh impetus to the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the strategic priorities of both countries, according to a Japanese expert.
Joining the WTO was a strategic choice for Vietnam, closely associated with its Doi Moi (Renewal) process, opening-up policy and international economic integration. Over the past two decades, international economic integration has become a driving force for institutional reforms, trade expansion, foreign investment attraction and enhancement of the country's international standing.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man called on authorities of Binh Loi commune, Ho Chi Minh City to preserve solidarity right from individual families and neighbourhoods, effectively promote self-governance models and maintain a safe, healthy living environment.
Vietnam asked Spain to continue voicing its support for and urging the European Commission (EC) to swiftly lift the IUU “yellow card” imposed on Vietnamese seafood, while actively encouraging EU member states to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) at an early date.
The National Assembly sets a target for per capita GDP of around 6,100 USD and average consumer price index (CPI) growth of around 4.5% in 2027. Industry and construction are targeted to grow by 12.2%, with manufacturing and processing expanding by 12.3%.
The upcoming visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to encourage Vietnamese in Japan to integrate more effectively and promote their role in connecting the two nations.
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) attended the 13th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in Seoul on November 4-7.
The visit, the first to Japan by the leader in his new capacity and the first visit to Japan by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 11 years, will first set the overall strategic direction for bilateral relations in the new period, enabling leaders of the two countries to identify long-term cooperation orientations and priority areas that meet the development needs of both sides.
To deepen bilateral ties as well as relations between the two legislative bodies, Vietnam and Australia should step up the exchange of experience in lawmaking on issues of mutual interest, through online meetings or in-person visits by the parliamentary friendship groups of the two countries.
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, affirmed that Vietnam will continue to work closely with the UN and international partners to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of peacekeeping operations.
People-to-people diplomacy is a key, regular task of the entire political system and people. People’s organisations, citizens, businesses, entrepreneurs, intellectuals, artists and overseas Vietnamese are at its centre and are the principal actors and direct participants in implementation, according to a new directive of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat.
Amid increasingly deep regional economic integration, Vietnam and Laos need to strengthen connectivity in transport, energy, trade, investment, logistics and supply chains, while making full use of their geo-economic advantages, strategic positions and close ties.
APEC 2027 must be turned into an opportunity to enhance Vietnam's image, reputation and international standing, leaving a lasting impression on international friends, noted top leader To Lam.
Politburo Member and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man presented 80-year Party membership badges to veteran Party members in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of November 6, as assigned by the Politburo.
The Russian October Revolution laid the foundation for the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Russia. Despite ups and downs of history, the traditional Vietnam-Russia friendship has been strengthened and nurtured by generations, with bilateral ties elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Truong Thang called for greater sharing of information, documents and memorabilia concerning Vietnamese servicemen killed or missing in action, as well as support in strengthening DNA identification capacity to accelerate Vietnam's 500-day campaign to intensify the search for, collection and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers.
The elevation of Vietnam–Algeria ties to a Strategic Partnership in November 2025 reflects strong political trust and the determination to usher bilateral cooperation into a new phase. The immediate priority is to translate this framework into concrete programmes and projects, particularly in defence, security, the economy, trade, investment, energy, agriculture, science and technology, said Ambassador Vu Duy Long.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that all lawmaking, state organisational and state power-exercising activities must comply with the Constitution, and all agencies and officials vested with authority must operate within the framework of the Constitution and the law and be held accountable for the performance of their assigned duties and powers.
A Vietnamese official proposed that both sides continue to effectively implement high-level agreements, step up mutual visits and meetings between leaders of the two Parties and States, and maintain regular mechanisms for cooperation and the exchange of theory and experience.
