Politburo member and Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (Photo: VNA) 
Despite mounting global tensions, from armed conflicts to trade disputes, Vietnam has consistently pursued a neutral foreign policy, remaining a trustworthy partner of all nations, including Russia.
In the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam-Laos trade reached 980.1 million USD, a surge of 105.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Exports from Vietnam valued at 346.4 million USD, representing soaring 138.6%. Meanwhile, imports from Laos rose by 91.1% to 633.6 million USD.
State President Luong Cuong's coming visit will help to strengthen political trust and reinforce the deep-rooted solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, an official has said.
Reflecting on five decades of progress, Long highlighted Vietnam’s rise from the ashes of war to a dynamic nation with an increasingly important role in the region and the world, adding that officers of the Vietnam People's Army have actively participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
The presence of many alliance members from different parties in the Japanese parliament demonstrates the country’s deep respect for and dedication to enhancing ties with Vietnam, said Chairwoman of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Obuchi Yuko.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The 15th NA’s 9th session is scheduled to open on May 5, 2025, and will be divided into two phases to review and make decisions on a large number of issues.
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The carefully curated collection creates a vivid visual narrative highlighting key events in Vietnam's national liberation struggle, culminating in the Great 1975 Spring Victory.
Thai Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra affirmed that Thailand always treasures and wants to further strengthen its Enhanced Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
The participation in the Red Square parade is one of the crucial defence diplomacy activities of the VPA in 2025, and it also helps strengthen the strategic trust between the militaries of Vietnam and Russia.
The visit will create new momentum for and substantially contribute to the great friendship between the two countries, making it develop in a deeper and more substantive and effective fashion to bring prosperity to the people of each country in the coming time.
The Party chief directed the force to remain steadfast in pursuing its goals and missions, in line with the current trends of the times, in order to firmly safeguard the nation.
Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa highly evaluates the brotherly solidarity and good cooperative relationship as well as the mutual support between the ANC and the CPV, a relationship that has been cultivated by leaders and the people of the two countries since the period of fighting against colonialism and continues to be consolidated and developed in the current cause of national development.
Expressing her delight at the steadily advancing relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed the determination to continue deepening bilateral ties and promoting substantive cooperation across multiple sectors.
Given their important roles and responsibilities, the VFF Central Committee and the CPPCC will make their utmost to jointly nurture the bilateral ties and actively contribute to effectively implementing the high-level common perceptions with the highest political determination and strongest actions.
Feldbauer, who served as the Hanoi-based correspondent for the German Democratic Republic’s ADN news agency from 1967 to 1970, highlighted that the ultimate success of the Ho Chi Minh campaign in April 1975 was rooted in the unyielding revolutionary will of the Vietnamese people.
Affirming that culture forms a solid foundation for international friendship, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly explained that choosing the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum as their meeting venue highlighted Vietnam’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and sharing artistic values with international friends, including Azerbaijan.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
This marks the fifth meeting the PM has held on implementing the conclusions of the Politburo and Party General Secretary To Lam regarding Vietnam’s adaptation to the US’s new tariff policies and strategies for enhancing bilateral trade ties.
