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.
State President Luong Cuong provided key updates on global and national developments, highlighting the socio-economic progress made by HCM City, a special urban centre and a hub for economy, culture, education, and sci-tech that has played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s growth.
The Khmer Times article said Vietnam’s achievements over the past 50 years will serve as a solid foundation for its next chapter - a transformative era as the country eyes upper-income status by 2045.
The two sides agreed on the need to continue regular exchanges of delegations, especially at the high level and through various channels and fields, to create a foundation and momentum for strong and sustainable cooperation in other areas.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 21 extended a message of condolences to Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin over the death of Pope Francis.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam emphasised that the upcoming state visit to Laos by State President Luong Cuong carries profound significance, reflecting the Vietnamese Party's and State's consistent view of treasuring the special relationship with the neighbouring country.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea comprised five major routes, stretching nearly 12,000 nautical miles (over 22,200km) in total.
The victory of the resistance war against the US for national salvation was the result of many factors, including the outstanding achievements of the people’s armed forces and the sacrifices of millions of heroes and martyrs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for “faster, bolder and greater” action in Mekong Delta transport infrastructure development, stating that each year must be better than the last, and each term must surpass the one before.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his delight at the flourishing special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, including the close and effective collaboration between the two NAs.
The event, organised by the municipal People's Committee, featured performances by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO), offering the audience an elegant and emotional musical experience.
The spouse of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Le Thi Bich Tran, and delegates engaged in unique experiential activities in Bac Ninh province such as making Dong Ho folk paintings, preparing betel leaves, creating "phu the" cakes, and enjoying UNESCO-recognised Quan ho (love duet) folk songs.
The 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Week is believed to be both a great honour and a golden opportunity for Phu Quoc to make a breakthrough in development, helping elevate Kien Giang’s profile and contributing to Vietnam’s international standing.
The April 30, 1975 victory was not only a triumph of unwavering determination and the great solidarity of the Vietnamese people under the Party’s leadership, but also a symbol of aspiration for national independence, freedom, and peace, Party General Secretary To Lam told heroes and veterans from various forces directly engaging in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975.
Vietnam’s unrecognisable achievements and changes today are entirely justified when the Vietnamese people managed to secure all the strengths essential for the victory 50 years ago, said a member of the board of trustees of the Soviet Peace Fund.
PM Pham Minh Chinh required that the construction progress and quality of projects must be ensured, with no cost overruns, no corruption or wastefulness, hygiene ensured, and the environment restored.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Addressing the event, Lam hailed the Vietnamese soldiers for overcoming countless hardships, dangers, and challenges to write the golden pages of the nation's prolonged resistance war, creating the "Vietnamese standing posture" in the flow of history.
To achieve at least 8% growth this year and double-digit growth thereafter, PM Pham Minh Chinh committed to realising the Politburo’s resolutions on advancing sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and global integration.
