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.

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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.

Bac Ninh embracing digital, green transformation to draw foreign investors

Bac Ninh embracing digital, green transformation to draw foreign investors

With its strategic location at the heart of the northern key economic region, comprehensive infrastructure, favourable investment environment and determination to become a centrally governed city, Bac Ninh province is opening up new development opportunities and strengthening confidence and expectations among the foreign business community.

Lawmakers pin hopes on reforms to unlock development

Lawmakers pin hopes on reforms to unlock development

The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly opened on August 3, with lawmakers set to consider and adopt a broad range of important measures, including 15 laws, four resolutions, a resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, and personnel matters.

Top legislator urges legal reforms to support fast, sustainable development

Top legislator urges legal reforms to support fast, sustainable development

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man reaffirmed on August 3 that the institutional framework must not become a bottleneck to Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable development, underscoring the country’s continued efforts to reform its legal and institutional systems through a renewed legislative mindset and the accelerated application of technology and digital transformation.

Vietnam’s peacekeepers building hope in Abyei

Vietnam’s peacekeepers building hope in Abyei

With just one month remaining in its deployment, Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 4 is preparing to conclude its nearly year-long mission with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Through vital infrastructure projects, the Vietnamese peacekeepers have not only supported the Mission’s operations but also helped improve mobility, livelihoods and daily life for local communities.

NA Chairman urges effective enforcement of laws from day one

NA Chairman urges effective enforcement of laws from day one

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 2 called for laws to be effectively implemented from the first day they take effect, stressing that high-quality legislation is vital to removing institutional bottlenecks and driving national development.

Lu ethnic women keep brocade weaving tradition alive

Lu ethnic women keep brocade weaving tradition alive

As many traditional crafts of Vietnam's ethnic minority groups face the risk of disappearing amid rapid social change, Lu women in Khun Ha commune, Lai Chau province, continue to work at their looms, preserving their brocade weaving tradition while turning it into a distinctive cultural product.

Green credit set to drive Vietnam’s sustainable growth

Green credit set to drive Vietnam’s sustainable growth

To achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050, Vietnam will require substantial capital for green projects, the circular economy and ESG transition. In this context, refining policy mechanisms, expanding the green finance ecosystem and creating stronger incentives for businesses to transition are seen as breakthrough solutions to accelerate the development of green credit in the years ahead.

Vietnam's ao dai continues its journey of renewal

Vietnam's ao dai continues its journey of renewal

Hue is giving the “ao dai” a new lease of life. Through conservation, restoration and creative initiatives, the traditional dress is returning to everyday life while reinforcing the city’s reputation as Vietnam's “Capital of Ao dai.”

Vietnam's stature elevated on global stage

Vietnam's stature elevated on global stage

Amid rapid global change and intensifying strategic competition among major powers, the Communist Party of Vietnam's Resolution No. 06 is providing fresh momentum for the country's foreign affairs, helping elevate Vietnam's international standing while expanding new opportunities for national development.

Vietnam seeks stronger export growth in H2

Vietnam seeks stronger export growth in H2

Vietnam needs stronger measures to sustain export growth in the second half of 2026, as businesses face rising costs, trade barriers and increasing competition, experts have said.