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Vietnam, UK further intensify relations
The strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK has been deepened further in various fields since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973.
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State President active in UK
President Vo Van Thuong is in London at the invitation of the Royal Family of the UK to attend the coronation of King Charles III. During his stay, the State leader had a number of activities.
Vietnamese, foreign contributors to community in UK honored
The Ladies of All Nations International UK-Vietnam recently held a ceremony to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. This is one among activities celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties.
Vietnam’s first official lychee shipment arrives in UK
The first official shipment of Vietnamese lychee imported by the UK’s TT Meridian Ltd has arrived in the UK.
Vietnamese seedless lychees available in UK
The first batch of Vietnamese seedless lychees has arrived in the UK.
Positive signs for durian exports to the UK
Since the first batch of Vietnam’s Ri6 durian was officially exported to the UK in the beginning of May, TT Meridian Company has regularly imported 3-4 tons of this specialty fruit every week, which shows that it is well received by consumers in this market.
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Vietnam reinforces proactive, responsible role in Inter-Parliamentary Union
Through the IPU platform, Vietnam has advanced parliamentary diplomacy to protect national interests, deepen ties with other legislatures, and elevate its global profile while contributing initiatives in areas such as sustainable development, climate change, gender equality, child protection, and digital transformation.
Vietnam–China partnership advances towards deeper trust and connectivity: Chinese scholar
On the visit’s key agenda, Professor Qu Qiang of the Minzu University of China highlighted the need to effectively implement common perceptions and overarching directions reached by senior leaders, particularly the “six major orientations” guiding bilateral ties, including more substantive cooperation, stronger security, closer coordination, and higher political trust.
People-to-people ties between Vietnam and Slovakia strengthened
A meeting was held in Hanoi on April 12 between a delegation of the Slovak Government and representatives of Vietnamese people who have strong affection for Slovakia, on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam by the Slovak Prime Minister and a government delegation.
Top Vietnamese leader’s China visit hoped to advance bilateral ties to new stage of development
The trip will mark the first state visit by To Lam in his capacity as the top leader of the Party and the State of Vietnam, coming exactly one year after the Chinese leader’s state visit to Vietnam and representing the third trip between the two top leaders within less than two years.
Vietnamese, Slovak PMs witness exchange of documents, chair joint press briefing
In an atmosphere of sincerity, mutual trust and understanding, the PMs held highly successful talks and reached broad consensus in aspects. They adopted a joint statement on upgrading Vietnam–Slovakia relations to a Strategic Partnership.
Top leader demands stronger governance, strategic planning to drive sustainable development
The Party and State leader underscored the necessity for decisive, coordinated and effective actions to translate the Party’s resolutions into concrete results throughout the political system and society.
New regulation on political, ideological work in Party highlighted at national conference
The regulation, adopted at the second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee and issued as Regulation No. 19-QD/TW on April 8, 2026, marks the first comprehensive and systematic framework governing political and ideological work in the Party. It reflects a new step in theoretical mindset and strong political resolve to enhance Party building as well as the Party's leadership and combat capacity.
Vietnamese Prime Minister chairs official welcome ceremony for Slovak counterpart
Over the past 76 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Slovakia have maintained and nurtured their traditional friendship, with both sides attaching importance to strengthening ties. High-level visits and exchanges, as well as regular contacts at all levels, have been sustained.
Party conference spotlights key reforms in inspection, disciplinary work
Resolution 05 introduces a number of breakthrough viewpoints, positioning inspection and supervision as one of the Party’s most critical leadership functions. It is defined as a mechanism for self-correction and self-improvement, a key tool to control power and uphold Party discipline and order, ensuring that the Party’s guidelines are implemented rigorously and effectively in practice.
Regulation on Party Statutes enforcement disseminated to Party members nationwide
The new regulation was developed in line with key principles, including strict adherence to the Party Statutes, selective amendments and supplements to certain provisions, and the addition of new and important contents reflecting both directions set during the 13th tenure and emerging practical requirements.
📝OP-ED: Personnel consolidation – A lever to elevate national governance, development
The personnel consolidation at all levels has been carried out in a methodical and rigorous manner, choosing personnel with firm political mettle, strong ethical qualities, and outstanding capabilities who have been tested through practical experience and are well-equipped to meet the requirements of the new context.
National conference disseminates resolution of 14th Party Central Committee’s 2nd session
The hybrid event was connected with 36,323 venues nationwide, drawing nearly 2.2 million participants.
☀️ Morning digest on April 13
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
NA Chairman meets Vietnamese students in Italy
Chairman Man praised the students as a valuable source of high-quality human resources, noting their important role in Vietnam’s development and global integration.
Vietnam, China strengthen youth exchanges to deepen bilateral ties
The Vietnamese diplomat stressed that during the upcoming state visit by General Secretary and State President To Lam, the meeting between senior leaders of the two countries and youth participating in the ninth edition of “Red study tour” programme in China reflects the special attention paid by the top leaders of both Parties and countries to nurturing and educating younger generations, enabling them to carry forward the revolutionary traditions of previous generations.
Slovak Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam
According to Ambassador Giang, the official visit by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico marks the first by a foreign government leader after Vietnam completed the restructuring of its state apparatus following the 14th National Party Congress, and opens up opportunities for more substantive cooperation following previous high-level visits, based on the need to strengthen collaboration and high political trust between the two sides.
NA leader receives Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Torino
Expressing his special impressions upon visiting Italy, a country rich in cultural traditions and beauty that maintains a longstanding friendship with Vietnam, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that his visit takes place at a time when Vietnam–Italy relations are developing strongly after more than 50 years of diplomatic ties and over a decade of the Strategic Partnership framework.
Party, State leader asks Military Region 1 to position itself as comprehensively strong force
Party General Secretary and State President Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, urged Military Region 1 to continue thoroughly grasping the Party’s guidelines on national defence and military strategy in the new context, maintain a firm control of the situation, and provide timely strategic advice to prevent any unexpected developments.
Breakthrough actions required to turn decisions into results: Top leader
The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress embodies the wisdom, will and aspiration to rise of the entire nation. The value of the resolution can only be fully affirmed when it is implemented through decisive, coordinated and effective action.
PM urges development of service-oriented administration
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung underscored that in the period of renewal and international integration, the force has continued to play a key role in advising and implementing major initiatives in state management of security and order. Its responsibilities have included population management, issuance and management of citizen identification, regulation of weapons and explosives, management of conditional business sectors, and the maintenance of public order.
