Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu will lead a high-ranking CPV delegation to attend the memorial service for Politburo member and President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane, Laos, on August 12, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu will lead a high-ranking CPV delegation to attend the memorial service for Politburo member and President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane, Laos, on August 12, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.
In the condolence book, representatives of the General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos and the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane expressed their profound sorrow over the passing of comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, saying his passing was not only a great loss to the Lao Party, State and people, but also meant that Vietnam lost a close and trusted friend and comrade.
Writing in the book of condolences, the Vietnamese leaders expressed profound sorrow over the passing of comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, describing him as an outstanding and dedicated leader of the Lao Party, State, NA and people, as well as a close and loyal friend of the Vietnamese Party, State, NA, Government and people.
Delegations from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of National Defence paid tribute to Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member and President of the Lao National Assembly (NA) in Vientiane on August 10.
Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Economic Resilience Cooperation between the two nations.
Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on the Enhancement of Science, Technology and Innovation Connectivity between the two countries.
Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Regardless of which political party is in power in Australia, relations with Vietnam remain a priority, said Angus Taylor, leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
The trip comes as bilateral ties are growing on a foundation of strong political trust and mounting strategic confidence. It carries historic significance as the first state visit to New Zealand by a top Vietnamese Party and State leader, a signal of Vietnam’s high regard and priority for New Zealand - a vital and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partner in the region, and an affirmation of Vietnam’s growing interest in the South Pacific.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Most deputies welcomed the draft law’s reform-oriented approach and a number of breakthrough policies, including greater decentralisation in organisational arrangements, staffing management and policy implementation.
Vietnam and Australia will step up cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital technology, cybersecurity, green technology and emerging technologies, while supporting each other in enhancing capacity to participate more deeply in regional and global supply chains. The two sides will also strengthen cooperation in education and training and people-to-people exchanges.
PM Albanese welcomed General Secretary and President Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on their state visit to Australia, stressing its signficance amid the rapidly growing ties, particularly since the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024.
Welcoming General Secretary and President Lam and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation, the Australian parliamentary leaders spoke highly of Vietnam’s development achievements and expressed their admiration for the dynamism and creativity of the country and its people, particularly young Vietnamese. They said this energy and determination reflected Vietnam’s strong resolve and aspiration to build a prosperous and powerful nation.
The upcoming state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam to New Zealand is expected to provide fresh momentum for strengthening official cooperation and expanding links among businesses, organisations and communities, said Prof. Emeritus Roberto Rabel, a senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Governor-General Mostyn expressed her pleasure at meeting General Secretary and President Lam again in Canberra after her first state visit to Vietnam in September 2025.
The joint statements comprise one on deepening the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, one on economic resilience cooperation, and another on the enhancement of science, technology and innovation connectivity.
It is no coincidence that Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW identifies foreign affairs as a key, regular task. In a world changing rapidly and marked by uncertainty, any disagreement or shift in relations among major powers can have a direct impact on Vietnam’s development environment.
The draft Law on Urban Development aims to establish a stable, synchronised and long-term institutional framework for Ho Chi Minh City, other cities and special economic zones, thereby enhancing their role and position as growth poles, nuclei and development hubs of the country, regions and localities.
Following the welcome ceremony, General Secretary and President Lam held a meeting with Governor-General Mostyn, and talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. He witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents and met the press. He also had meetings with the President of the Australian Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
A key focus of the visit is to further consolidate and elevate political trust at the highest level, providing fresh momentum for the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework while setting cooperation priorities for the coming period.
In a solemn and deeply moving atmosphere, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ha Thi Nga and members of the delegation expressed their profound sorrow over the passing of the Lao NA President.
The municipal Party Committee, administration, and people has lost a close comrade who paid special attention to preserving the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos, including the friendship and cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao localities.
