Vietnam, Laos strengthen defence, security cooperation

During his official visit to Laos on August 6, General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), led a delegation to engage in a series of activities in Vientiane, to strengthen Vietnam-Laos defence and security cooperation.

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Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers

Deputies to the 16th National Assembly on August 7 discussed a draft resolution providing special mechanisms and policies to address difficulties facing projects serving the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc special zone of An Giang province.

Digital transformation connects Vietnam's cultural heritage to the future

Digital transformation connects Vietnam's cultural heritage to the future

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the digital transformation of its cultural heritage as part of its strategy to develop the cultural industries. From national heritage sites and museum collections to traditional performing arts, cultural treasures are being digitised to preserve the past while making them more engaging and accessible for younger generations.

Top leader urges infrastructure planning reform

Top leader urges infrastructure planning reform

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 6 called for strong reforms of infrastructure planning and development, stressing that infrastructure has become a decisive factor in enhancing national competitiveness and must be planned and managed with a long-term strategic vision.

50 years of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic ties: Ambassadors confident of stronger Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Community tourism breathes new life into Bau Da wetland forest

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.