Nguyen Van Duoc has officially taken on the role of Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee after securing 98.8% of the votes from council members.

Officials from Quang Ninh and Guangxi held discussions to accelerate infrastructure development, including the strategic railway link that will enhance trade and regional connectivity.

Experts argue that eliminating district-level governance and consolidating provinces could create stronger economic zones and streamline government functions, aligning Vietnam with global trends.

The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral issues, including cross-border crime, citizenship for individuals of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia, and efforts to enhance border security and cooperation.

Cuban FM Bruno Rodríguez stated that the Party, State, and people of Cuba treasure the unwavering solidarity as well as spiritual and material support from their Vietnamese counterparts.

Border security remained a key focus, with both countries working closely to address border-related incidents and facilitate demarcation efforts along their shared land boundary.

The increasing interdependence among nations poses an urgent need for joint efforts to deal with both traditional and non-traditional challenges, a Vietnamese diplomat noted.

On behalf of the Politburo and the Secretariat, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu signed a conclusion outlining key measures to continue restructuring and optimising the political system in 2025.

The two countries’ diplomats also pledged to boost coordination in organising the VN-Cuba Friendship Year 2025 to celebrate the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Thang noted that as Vietnam is streamlining its political system, the Party and Government are keen on studying international models of public administration, including Sweden’s.

Vietnam-Guangxi trade reached 41.6 billion USD in 2024, a 15.4% increase year on year. Vietnam has been Guangxi’s largest trading partner for 26 consecutive years.

The first joint political consultation between Vietnam and Ethiopia was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Mesganu Arga.

Vietnam and Canada's Saskatchewan are striving for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding on labour collaboration in mid-2025.

Amid concerns raised by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien over recent U.S. trade policy changes, U.S. Ambassador Marc E. Knapper reassured that the tariffs imposed were not directed at Vietnam.

At Ukraine's request, on the afternoon of February 17, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

With many countries investing in nuclear energy, Vietnam is seeking to reintroduce its Ninh Thuan nuclear power project. Lawmakers are calling for special policies to address financial, technical, and workforce challenges associated with the project.

The Italian Ambassador to Vietnam reveals how quality over quantity helped Italy escape the middle-income trap and how Vietnam can do the same.

The organisation operates several media channels, including bpsos.org, machsongmedia.com, the Mạch sống newspaper, and the Facebook pages BPSOS - Vietnam Advocacy Project and Bàn Tròn Đa Tôn Giáo Việt Nam.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), on February 10 attended the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board as a newly elected member for the 2025-2027 term.

This week, the National Assembly will deliberate on crucial decisions regarding government personnel, the number of cabinet members, and the structure of the National Assembly Standing Committee.