Sadyr Japarov at a recent press conference in Bishkek capital of Kyrgyzstan (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
Her eyes lit up with joy as Luc told Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Paris: “My love for Vietnam will never end.” She reflected on seven decades of devotion to a nation that has become her “second homeland”.
Along with units from the Vietnam People’s Army and other domestic forces, this year’s parade will include military contingents from China, Laos, and Cambodia.
State President Luong Cuong will pay a state visit to Laos from April 24 to 25, 2025, according to an announcement of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
The victory showcased the Party’s visionary strategy, the effectiveness of the people’s war doctrine, and the deep-rooted patriotism driving Vietnam’s quest for unity, Giang noted. Its lessons have continued to inspire future generations to innovate and contribute to national development and defence.
Building upon the results of the EU JULE project’s Phase 1 (2018–2024), the EU’s support in the next phase will help address challenges in strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of Vietnam's legal and judicial institutions, said Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam Le Minh Tri.
The fact that both the top leaders paid mutual visits within a year fully reflects the strategic nature and the high level of China – Vietnam relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
During meetings with leaders and working sessions with the business community in localities of the Central European country, the two sides disused many measures to further strengthen cooperation in various fields between Hanoi and Czech localities.
The parade will feature 25 military and militia formations and 17 police formations, with more than 13,000 personnel from all services and branches of the Vietnam People’s Army, People’s Public Security, and militia forces.
This is an opportunity for the Vietnamese soldiers to demonstrate the regular, unified, and powerful nature of the VPA as well as the wish to build peaceful, friendly, and cooperative relations with international friends.
Under the Party Central Committee’s resolution, Hau Giang is expected to be merged with Can Tho city and Soc Trang province to form a centrally-run city named Can Tho, with greater space for development, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Receiving Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki on April 18, PM Chinh stressed the need to deepen cooperative ties in different fields, including politics, diplomacy, economic development, science and technology, digital transformation, food security, and high-quality workforce training.
Viet expressed concerns over the US's imposition of high reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
An event held by the Communist Party of Argentina has stressed the significance of the Vietnamese people's struggle in defeating colonialism and imperialism in 1975 and reunifying the country.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh stated the Vietnamese Government always appreciates the World Bank’s long-standing support for the country’s socio-economic development and global integration, particularly in areas such as poverty alleviation, gender equality, and development in remote and disadvantaged regions.
General Secretary Lam affirmed that the US remains one of Vietnam’s most important strategic partners.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored the need to concretise and institutionalise the Party’s guidelines, accelerate decentralisation and delegation of power in law-making, supported by robust oversight mechanisms and adequate resource allocation.
As Vietnam is a developing country with a transitioning economy, and is still dealing with the severe consequences of war, it hopes to continue receiving support and cooperation from the US, and strengthening and deepening the Vietrnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including maintaining and promoting stable, sustainable economic and trade relations based on equality and mutual benefit, while enhancing cooperation with US investors in the country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Tran Anh Vu praised the growing Vietnam–Brunei Comprehensive Partnership, noting that two-way trade surpassed 650 million USD in 2024, more than double the figure in 2023.
