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Vietnam mourns Pope Francis: Minister Dao Ngoc Dung sends condolences

Today, April 26, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung signed an electronic condolence book addressed to the Representative Office of the Holy See of the Vatican in Vietnam, paying tribute to Pope Francis, who recently passed away.

Laos and Cambodia leaders to attend Vietnam’s April 30 reunification celebration

At the invitation of the leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam, senior delegations from Laos and Cambodia will attend the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam.

Vietnamese military delegation rehearses for Victory Day parade in Russia

On April 25, after settling into their accommodations, the delegation from the VN People's Army participating in the parade at Red Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War commenced their first rehearsal.

Politburo appoints new Party secretaries amid administrative overhaul

Vietnam’s Politburo and Secretariat have approved a sweeping leadership restructuring in response to provincial mergers, aiming to streamline governance and improve administrative efficiency.

More public security officers to join UN peacekeeping mission

Since 2022, the Central Public Security Party Committee and the ministry’s leaders have sent four working groups to the UNMISS and UN Interim Security Force for Abyei, and one officer to work at the UN Police Division.

UN Special Envoy proposes road safety solutions in Vietnam

Commenting on Vietnam’s traffic regulations, Todt observed that penalties, primarily fines, remain relatively lenient. Beyond stricter laws, the key lies in changing public behaviour and ingrained driving habits, he said.

Vietnam and EU to map out new era of strategic cooperation

Party General Secretary To Lam emphasized the need for Vietnam and the European Union (EU) to strengthen cooperation, enhance political trust, and hold in-depth exchanges to agree on a roadmap for elevating their partnership to new heights.

The general who broke Saigon's steel gate recalls the final battle

As Vietnam marks 50 years of reunification, memories of the fierce battle that breached the “steel gate” at Xuan Loc and led to the final push into Saigon flood back like a vivid film in the mind of Major General Nguyen Ngoc Doanh.

Vietnam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs S. Lukashevich co-chaired the 4th Vietnam – Belarus political consultation in Minsk on April 24.

State President leaves for state visit to Laos

This is the first state visit to Laos by President Luong Cuong, demonstrating Vietnam's high regard and priority to Laos and the determination of the leaders of the two Parties and countries in promoting the great friendship.

Minister calls for UNICEF to shift strategy to help children in remote areas

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung calls for targeted support in mountainous regions during a strategic meeting with UNICEF.

Vietnam seeks stronger religious affairs cooperation with U.S.

On April 22 in Hanoi, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung met with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss religious management and bilateral cooperation.

Party leader receives Rosen Partners CEO

Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on April 23 for Daniel Rosen, CEO of Rosen Partners – a privately held, industry-leading investment firm in the US.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba to make first official visit to Vietnam

PM Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse will visit Vietnam from April 27 to 29, marking a milestone in bilateral ties.

PM urges SYRE to invest in green, circular textile industry in Vietnam

The PM hailed SYRE’s plan to invest in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, calling it a wise choice given the locality’s favourable business environment and well-developed infrastructure, including an airport and deep-water seaport.

PM attends virtual summit on climate action

To effectively deal with these challenges, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need for a new global-scale, comprehensive and inclusive mindset and approach; and for higher determination, stronger efforts, and more drastic actions.

Diplomacy’s peace building role demonstrated throughout historical periods

For Vietnam, the victory on April 30, 1975, was a profoundly significant event in the nation's history.

Cuban artist’s paintings portray Vietnam’s victory

Vietnam’s resistance war against the US for national salvation was brought to life through emotive artworks at the exhibition “Vietnam, Victory!”, which opened at Galería Tomy in Havana, Cuba on April 21.

No Vietnamese casualties in India terrorist attack: embassy

The Vietnamese Embassy in India has confirmed that there are no Vietnamese casualties in a deadly terrorist attack that occurred in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) territory in northern India on April 22 (local time).

Hanoi ranks 60th in Satisfaction Index of Public Administrative Services

Hanoi ranked 60th out of 63 provinces and cities in the Satisfaction Index of Public Administrative Services (SIPAS) in March, with 58.5 out of 100 points, according to the evaluation results on the National Public Service Portal.