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PM Pham Minh Chinh awarded honorary professor title by Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University honors Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with an honorary professor title, recognizing his contributions to Vietnam’s economic and diplomatic progress.

Vietnam’s General Secretary proposes National Housing Fund, duty-free port model

General Secretary To Lam has proposed creating a National Housing Fund for affordable housing and exploring a duty-free port model to position Vietnam as a global logistics hub.

China’s military drill in Tonkin Gulf takes place within Chinese domain

The Vietnamese foreign ministry said on Thursday that China's live-fire drills in the Gulf of Tonkin this week were carried out within Chinese waters.

Vietnam attends Islam-Buddhism Summit in Cambodia

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu participated in the Islam-Buddhism Summit in Phnom Penh on February 27.

Vietnam, China Coast Guards conduct joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin

The joint patrol, spanning from Point 1 to Point 9 along the demarcation line of the Gulf of Tonkin, covered a distance of 120 nautical miles.

Foreign ministry confirms Vietnamese citizens rescued from scam rings in Myanmar

Vietnamese authorities have been collaborating with their counterparts to investigate and prosecute Vietnamese citizens involved in criminal activities abroad in accordance with laws of both Vietnam and host countries.

Vietnam supports disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons: Ambassador

Vietnam calls on member states to uphold a sense of responsibility and political determination, enhance cooperation, engage in substantive and flexible dialogue, promote the inclusivity within the CD.

Vietnam, China launch new border crossing to enhance trade

The ceremony was jointly organised by the People’s Committee of Cao Bang province's Ha Lang district and China’s Daxin administration.

New Zealand PM wraps up Vietnam visit

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon left Ho Chi Minh City on February 28 evening, concluding his three-day successful official visit to Vietnam.

Commune-level public security officers to handle more administrative procedures

As part of the ministry’s new structure, district-level division of public security will be dissolved, and the ministry will take over five key state management tasks from various ministries starting March 1

HCM City eyes multifaceted cooperation with New Zealand

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that PM Christopher Luxon’s visit will accelerate investment cooperation from New Zealand enterprises in the coming time.

Hungary wishes to strengthen parliamentary cooperation with Vietnam

Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér has expressed his desire to further enhance parliamentary cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam, particularly in sharing legislative experience.

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

Vietnam vows to promote realisation of Sustainable Development Goals: diplomat

Vietnam will work closely with UN member states, OIF partners, ASEAN, and African nations to advance climate objectives.

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning.

Vietnam and New Zealand PMs visit Van Mieu, share cultural experiences

As part of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Vietnam, he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh explored Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on the morning of February 27.

Vietnam’s growth and leadership in ASEAN impress Malaysian Prime Minister

At the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, PM Anwar Ibrahim and President Jose Ramos-Horta lauded Vietnam’s rapid economic growth, diplomatic influence, and leadership in ASEAN’s future.

PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 26 received Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is in Vietnam to attend the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF 2025) in Hanoi.

Vietnam proposes directions at ADMM Retreat in Malaysia

The ADMM and ADMM+, along with other ASEAN-led defence cooperation mechanisms, continue to affirm their role as key platforms for defence policy consultation and practical defence cooperation.

Vietnam commits to promoting, protecting human rights

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties.