Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 6 extended his congratulations to Khalida Boufedeche on her election as Speaker of the People's National Assembly (lower house) of Algeria./.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 6 extended his congratulations to Khalida Boufedeche on her election as Speaker of the People's National Assembly (lower house) of Algeria.
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 6 extended his congratulations to Khalida Boufedeche on her election as Speaker of the People's National Assembly (lower house) of Algeria./.
In his concluding remarks, the leader stressed that infrastructure is no longer merely a foundation for production and daily life, but has become a decisive factor in enhancing national competitiveness.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The work management software must enable Party committees and agency heads to quickly identify what tasks are being carried out, who is responsible, deadlines, implementation progress, whether outputs meet required standards, which tasks are behind schedule, the reasons for delays, who should be held accountable, and what decisions leaders need to make to remove bottlenecks, said Politburo member, Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu.
Presenting the Government’s proposals on the two projects, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh said the proposed Ring Road 5 project aims to develop a modern expressway belt linking Hanoi with surrounding provinces, urban centres, industrial parks and logistics hubs. The project is expected to meet growing transport demand, expand development space, stimulate socio-economic growth, strengthen national defence and security, and ease traffic congestion and environmental pressure.
Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai said Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have become among Vietnam’s leading economic localities by capitalising on their geographical advantages and development potential, playing an increasingly important role in the Red River Delta, the northern region and the national economy.
An exhibition entitled "Woven Ties – 50 Years of Thailand–Vietnam Diplomatic Relations" opened in Hanoi on August 6 as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Sophon Zaram, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand. It showcases the rich cultural heritage, unique identity and artistic excellence of Vietnam and Thailand.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted with satisfaction the strong development of Vietnam-Malaysia relations, highlighted by the historic elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024. He congratulated Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence on successfully hosting ASEAN military and defence meetings during its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, contributing to strengthening ASEAN centrality and promoting the bloc’s goals of peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s correspondents in Thailand on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties (August 6, 1976–2026), Ambassador Hung said the bilateral relationship has evolved from its early stages into one of ASEAN's most dynamic partnerships, underpinned by sustained political commitment and growing public support.
The draft resolution aims to establish a set of practical and achievable performance indicators to serve as a basis for the NA's oversight and objective evaluation of judicial activities, while strengthening accountability and checks on the exercise of power.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 – 14.
Every citizen must improve digital literacy, strengthen self-protection skills and behave responsibly online. The collective efforts of 100 million people would form the nation’s strongest “digital fortress," said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
At the conference's official opening session, Duong Thi Nga, VPC Deputy Secretary-General, presented a message from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and State President To Lam to the organisers. The message was formally read before delegates at the international plenary session, while Japanese and English translations were distributed throughout the conference.
Against the backdrop of complex and rapidly evolving regional and international developments, cooperation in social sciences and political theory between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration is expected to provide solid scientific evidence and databases to support the formulation of orientations, policies and strategies for socio-economic development.
During the meeting, both sides affirmed that training cooperation remains a key pillar of the Vietnam–India defence relationship. The Air Force Officers College introduced its training programmes for military pilots, parachute and search-and-rescue officers, and aviation technical personnel. College leaders also highlighted ongoing efforts to modernise training curricula through the application of simulation technology, digital transformation, and enhanced training quality.
The draft resolution is designed to provide a legal foundation for implementing the nationally important project, which is expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional connectivity, easing traffic pressure on downtown Hanoi, expanding space for socio-economic development, and completing the regional expressway network.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Through two discussions, participants focused on identifying Vietnam’s international cooperation needs in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, as well as opportunities, priority partners and measures to enhance the role of the diplomatic sector and Vietnamese representative missions abroad.
Nghia stressed that Vietnam always treasures and continuously promotes its special, loyal and enduring relations with Laos, adding that the recent elevation of bilateral ties to great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion opened a new chapter in the special Vietnam – Laos relationship.
Opening the event, ICWA Acting Deputy Director General, Ambassador N.J. Gangte highlighted the growing importance of dialogue between research institutions and policymakers in shaping strategic decisions, especially as ties between Vietnam and India enter a new development phase.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu spoke highly of the two countries' comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, education, training and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the increasingly substantive and effective relations between the CPV and the People's Action Party of Singapore.