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Vietnam’s reform experience helps with Lao’s push for independent economy: official
An international scientific conference was held in Vientiane on August 5, putting Laos’ push for an independent and self-reliant economy side by side with Vietnam’s lessons from nearly four decades of Doi Moi (renewal).
Institutional reform helps accelerate national target programme
By the end of 2026, the province aims to have four communes recognised under the new-style rural area development standards while reducing its household poverty rate to 2% from 2.68% at the end of 2025.
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Vietnam seeks stronger parliamentary ties with the US, Malaysia
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception for US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, who came to pay a courtesy call at the start of her tenure in Vietnam, on August 6.
Vietnam, Thailand agree to advance "Three Connects" Strategy
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram agreed on August 6 to step up the substantive implementation of the "Three Connects" Strategy.
50 years of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic ties: Ambassadors confident of stronger Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
2026 marks a special milestone in relations between Vietnam and Thailand as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 6, 1976–August 6, 2026). Over five decades of sustained efforts, Vietnam–Thailand relations have developed comprehensively, becoming one of the most dynamic and effective bilateral relationships in the region.
PM calls for people-centred cybersecurity protection
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has stressed that cybersecurity must combine the protection of information systems with the protection of people, describing citizens’ safety, security and well-being as the ultimate measure of all cyber policies.
Vietnamese, Thai leaders pledge closer legislative cooperation
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram have agreed to work closely to effectively implement cooperation agreements between the two legislatures, while expanding parliamentary exchanges and coordination in support of the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnamese students inspired at Asian Science Camp 2026
A delegation of 10 outstanding Vietnamese high school and university students took part in an interactive Q&A session with some of the world's leading scientists on August 4 as part of the Asian Science Camp 2026 at the University of Hong Kong in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
PM meets Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin
Vietnam attaches great importance to fostering its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia in a stable, sustainable and long-term manner, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said while receiving Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin in Hanoi on August 5.
Top leader chairs first meeting on reviewing Party Statutes
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 5 chaired the first meeting of the Central Steering Committee for reviewing practice and considering the amendment and supplementation of the Party Statutes, stressing the need to build a scientific, concise, practical and enduring rules.
Hai Le – A promise kept to fallen comrades
More than five decades after the guns fell silent, Vietnam's ageing veterans continue returning to former battlefields in search of the comrades they left behind. Their unwavering commitment, now reinforced by the national 500-Day Campaign to locate, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers, reflects a solemn promise to the fallen and Vietnam's enduring tradition of honouring those who sacrificed for the nation.
Mastering vaccine technology for stronger disease prevention
As infectious diseases become increasingly complex, developing and producing vaccines domestically is essential not only for protecting public health but also for strengthening national health security. The Ministry of Health's Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals has established itself as one of Vietnam's leading institutions in vaccine research, development and manufacturing.
Top leader calls for united, resilient ASEAN Community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 4 received ASEAN ambassadors and chargés d'affaires in Hanoi on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of ASEAN, the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, and the 31st anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the regional bloc.
PM calls on diplomatic sector to foster favourable conditions for development
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on the foreign affairs sector to strengthen its role in supporting national development by adopting more innovative thinking and drastic action for tangible results.
Community tourism breathes new life into Bau Da wetland forest
Covering nearly 30 hectares, Bau Da wetland forest is home to a rich ecosystem of native flora and fauna. For generations, residents of Hoa Thinh commune, Dak Lak province have relied on the forest for their livelihoods, harvesting aquatic resources while protecting it as a vital ecological asset.
Bac Ninh embracing digital, green transformation to draw foreign investors
With its strategic location at the heart of the northern key economic region, comprehensive infrastructure, favourable investment environment and determination to become a centrally governed city, Bac Ninh province is opening up new development opportunities and strengthening confidence and expectations among the foreign business community.
Lawmakers pin hopes on reforms to unlock development
The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly opened on August 3, with lawmakers set to consider and adopt a broad range of important measures, including 15 laws, four resolutions, a resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, and personnel matters.
Top legislator urges legal reforms to support fast, sustainable development
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man reaffirmed on August 3 that the institutional framework must not become a bottleneck to Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable development, underscoring the country’s continued efforts to reform its legal and institutional systems through a renewed legislative mindset and the accelerated application of technology and digital transformation.
Vietnam’s peacekeepers building hope in Abyei
With just one month remaining in its deployment, Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 4 is preparing to conclude its nearly year-long mission with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Through vital infrastructure projects, the Vietnamese peacekeepers have not only supported the Mission’s operations but also helped improve mobility, livelihoods and daily life for local communities.
Thang Long Imperial Citadel: The cradle of national pride
For more than eight centuries, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long served as the capital of Dai Viet (Great Viet) - the former name of Vietnam.
NA Chairman urges effective enforcement of laws from day one
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 2 called for laws to be effectively implemented from the first day they take effect, stressing that high-quality legislation is vital to removing institutional bottlenecks and driving national development.
Lu ethnic women keep brocade weaving tradition alive
As many traditional crafts of Vietnam's ethnic minority groups face the risk of disappearing amid rapid social change, Lu women in Khun Ha commune, Lai Chau province, continue to work at their looms, preserving their brocade weaving tradition while turning it into a distinctive cultural product.
