Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to Australia

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

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Lawmakers discuss banking safety, digital economy support

Lawmakers discuss banking safety, digital economy support

Lawmakers on August 9 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law on Anti-Money Laundering and the Law on Credit Institutions, focusing on strengthening safeguards for the banking system and establishing a sound legal framework for emerging financial activities.

Vietnam’s resilience highlighted at Communist Party of Canada event

Vietnam’s resilience highlighted at Communist Party of Canada event

Against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economic and geopolitical environment, Vietnam’s independent and self-reliant foreign policy is drawing praise from progressive friends in Canada. This was evident on the sidelines of a recent memorial event held by the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) in Ottawa.

International-class venue raises the bar for Vietnam's cultural industries

International-class venue raises the bar for Vietnam's cultural industries

The premiere of “Dream Show”, which also marked the official debut of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Theatre, is being hailed as a milestone for Vietnam's cultural industries. The production signals the country's growing international ambitions by bringing traditional performing arts into the global creative economy.

Economic Police urged to strengthen fight against corruption

Economic Police urged to strengthen fight against corruption

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 8 to mark the 70th traditional day of the Economic Police (August 10, 1956–2026), requesting the force continue to solidify its core role in the fight against corruption, wastefulness, negative practices, economic crimes, and smuggling.

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s unity and resilience

Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s unity and resilience

Established on August 8, 1967 with five founding members, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has, over nearly six decades, grown into a common home for the 11 Southeast Asian nations, steadily strengthening its role, stature and reputation as a successful model of regional cooperation and integration.

Ho Chi Minh City taps seaport strengths for growth

Ho Chi Minh City taps seaport strengths for growth

Ho Chi Minh City is capitalising on its seaport advantages and stronger regional connectivity following its administrative merger to drive logistics and the marine economy. By prioritising infrastructure investment and strengthening its role as a maritime gateway, the city aims to become a regional logistics hub.

Resources unlocked, creating new drivers of growth

Resources unlocked, creating new drivers of growth

The third Plenary Meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee discussed 13 key issues, with decisions expected to deliver four strategic shifts: removing bottlenecks, unlocking resources and creating new drivers of national development. The outcomes have been welcomed by local authorities, businesses and the public.

Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Deputies to the 16th National Assembly on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone of An Giang province.

Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence, security cooperation

Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence, security cooperation

During his official visit to Laos on August 6, General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), led a delegation to engage in a series of activities in Vientiane, to strengthen Vietnam-Laos defence and security cooperation.

Digital transformation connects Vietnam's cultural heritage to the future

Digital transformation connects Vietnam's cultural heritage to the future

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the digital transformation of its cultural heritage as part of its strategy to develop the cultural industries. From national heritage sites and museum collections to traditional performing arts, cultural treasures are being digitised to preserve the past while making them more engaging and accessible for younger generations.

Top leader urges infrastructure planning reform

Top leader urges infrastructure planning reform

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 6 called for strong reforms of infrastructure planning and development, stressing that infrastructure has become a decisive factor in enhancing national competitiveness and must be planned and managed with a long-term strategic vision.