This year’s National Day celebration takes place in an entirely new atmosphere, marking a turning point in Vietnam’s history: following the era of independence, the era of national reunification and the era of renewal, the 14th National Party Congress officially ushered the country into a new era of development – a path towards a wealthy, strong and prosperous Vietnam, said top leader To Lam.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Austria on August 27 hosted a gathering for diplomats, staff and their families from the Vietnamese, Lao and Cuban embassies, reaffirming the traditional friendship and special solidarity among the three countries.
Vietnam stands ready to serve as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue and to make increasingly substantive contributions to addressing shared challenges facing the international community; support an equal and fair multilateral system with the United Nations at its centre, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam said.
The visit to the Guri oil storage facility provided the Vietnamese side with an opportunity to directly study the RoK's experience in organising its national oil stockpiling system, while broadening substantive exchanges between the two countries in the field of energy security.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed major directions to further strengthen political trust, maintain the positive momentum in bilateral relations, tap the full potential of bilateral cooperation, and generate fresh momentum for deeper, more substantive and effective ties between the two countries.
ITE HCMC 2026 has made a strong mark by bringing together its largest and most comprehensive tourism ecosystem to date, with more than 520 exhibitors. They include major tourism and travel groups and international organisations, as well as a number of prestigious global brands making their first appearance at the expo.
Tay Ninh hopes cooperation with Dutch company Harvest Waste B.V. will go beyond a specific project to open up opportunities for long-term collaboration in environmental protection, energy and the circular economy, contributing to green and sustainable development in the province.
The southernmost province of Ca Mau marked a new step in the development of clean energy by kicking off three wind power projects on August 28 with a combined capacity of 170 MW and a total investment of more than 6.3 trillion VND (about 239 million USD).
The 12th theoretical exchange between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) was held in Tokyo on August 27-28, focusing on the vitality of communism in the digital era and emerging challenges posed by advances in science, technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
In the spirit of friendship, solidarity and close bonds between the two countries, the Vietnam Women's Union and Vietnamese women from all walks of life have always extended sincere care and solidarity to Chinese women and people.
The Lao people are immensely proud of Vietnam and always regard its victories and achievements as their own. These accomplishments have provided a major source of encouragement and motivation for Laos, giving the country additional impetus and valuable experience for its development.
During their stay in Sichuan from August 26-28, the Vietnamese delegation visited the High People’s Court of Sichuan province and the Tianfu New Area People’s Court and the Jiezi tourism and environmental protection court under the Chongzhou People’s Court.
Vietnam's position on Hoang Sa is clear and consistent and the country has full historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over the archipelago, including Hai Sam (Antelope) reef and Ba Ba island, in accordance with international law.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to work closely with Laos to resolve difficulties and facilitate operations and investment by businesses from both countries. He encouraged large-scale projects with strong connectivity and spillover effects that can make practical contributions to their respective socio-economic development.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 28 sent condolences to the Queen and the Royal Family of Norway over the passing of King Harald V.
The bill seeks to address shortcomings in the current legislation, expand the entities authorised to sign international agreements, increase decentralisation and delegation of authority, simplify procedures and boost the application of science and technology to improve implementation effectiveness.
Vice President of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Jesus Faria stressed that Vietnam has always been a source of inspiration and valuable experience for Venezuela and other nations striving for independence, sovereignty and social progress.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam highlighted Quang Ninh’s special role in Vietnam’s history of national construction and defence, stressing that since Quang Ninh province was established in 1963, generations of officials and people have worked together to transform a war-ravaged area into a dynamic locality.
Presenting the Government’s report, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan said that a decade on, the existing law has laid a legal foundation for enterprise support but many policies have missed their mark. Support mechanisms remain fragmented, spread too thin, and disconnected from actual business needs. Barriers to access persist, and post-support evaluation is ill-defined.
The delegates expressed their profound gratitude and solemn remembrance of the beloved leader's immense contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. He devoted his entire life to the people and the country, leading the Party and the Vietnamese people to glorious victories.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang thanked the UN for its support to Vietnam in pursuing the SDGs and highlighted the substantive and effective cooperation between the two sides. He proposed that the UN and Vietnam soon complete the Strategic Cooperation Framework for 2027-2031, closely aligning it with Vietnam’s major development orientations and strategies.
Created in Thailand from 2018-2024, the paintings trace President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary journey, portraying him both as an outstanding national leader and a simple, humble man with wholehearted sentiments to his compatriots, comrades and international friends.
Mexico wishes to continue working with Vietnam in areas of mutual interest and make use of platforms such as APEC and the CPTPP, as well as the linkage between the Pacific Alliance and ASEAN, to enhance connectivity between Latin America and Southeast Asia, according to the ambassador.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Bui Quang Hai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–Slovakia Friendship Association, said the annual Constitution Day celebration has become a meaningful occasion to look back on the traditional friendship between Vietnam and former Czechoslovakia, as well as between Vietnam and Slovakia today.
Thanh affirmed Vietnam’s foreign policy of peace, independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, stressing the country’s development goals and the Vietnamese NA’s commitment to advancing dialogue, cooperation and frameworks to respond to global issues and support sustainable development.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang noted that ADMM+ has consistently served as an open and inclusive cooperation mechanism allowing nations with legitimate interests to contribute to peace, stability, and development.
On the draft new resolution, the top leader said the goal is to create a new step forward in the Party’s leadership and governing capacity, combat strength and self-renewal ability.
