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Thailand's parliamentary leader concludes official visit to Vietnam
Thailand attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, and the two countries share a solid foundation of friendship, many common strategic interests and significant potential for cooperation, said President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram.
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Parliamentary cooperation forms key pillar of Vietnam–Thailand ties: top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the effective implementation of the action plan for the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2026–2031 and expressed his hope to welcome the King and Queen of Thailand on a visit to Vietnam soon.
33rd Diplomatic Conference wraps up in Hanoi
Foreign relations are no longer viewed simply as relations with the outside world but as an integral component of national comprehensive strength and a responsibility shared by the entire Party, people, armed forces and political system.
Top leader's visit expected to further deepen Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership: official
Vietnam, Australia to further strenthern cooperation
Legislators review bills to streamline administrative procedures in agriculture, environment
33rd Diplomatic Conference: Vietnam's foreign policy wins praise from Canadian expert
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Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers
Aug 07, 2026 22:42
Lawmakers called on the drafting body to clearly lay out the scope, eligible parties, and implementation guidelines, and to share the list or criteria for determining which projects and works qualify for the special policies.
Lawmakers seek legal reforms to promote telecom infrastructure data sharing
Aug 07, 2026 22:42
A deputy of Ha Tinh province said there is currently no clear legal basis for sharing technical infrastructure data. While the issue may be less apparent under normal circumstances, it could hamper local coordination and response during storms, floods and other disasters when detailed infrastructure data is not readily available.
Lawmakers mull over various bills in group debates
Aug 07, 2026 22:41
The legislative package includes a draft Law on Urban Development, a bill amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws that govern administrative procedures and business conditions in agriculture and environment, and the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on E-Transactions, and the Law on Technology Transfer.
Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership set for new breakthrough after top leader’s Australia visit
Aug 07, 2026 22:41
As the highest-level external activity of the Vietnamese Party and State, and the first State visit by a Vietnamese State President to Australia, the trip holds particular historical significance, serving as an important milestone to translate high-level political commitments into concrete outcomes and further strengthen political trust between the two countries.
Diplomacy to accompany businesses in expanding Vietnam's development space
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
Opening the event, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said Vietnam is entering a new era of development in which foreign affairs and international integration is a crucial and regular task, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, mobilising external resources and enhancing the country's international standing.
NA reviews special mechanisms to keep APEC 2027 projects on schedule
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
The draft laws include the Law on Urban Development; the Law on amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sectors; and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on E-Transactions, and the Law on Technology Transfer.
Malaysia-Vietnam defence ties set for more practical cooperation: expert
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
According to the expert, another key outcome was the reaffirmation of the 2023 defence cooperation MoU and the Action Programme for implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as the principal roadmap for future collaboration. The framework builds on existing cooperation in delegation exchanges, consultation mechanisms, military education, defence industry, and coordination within ASEAN and other multilateral forums.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen political, defence ties
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
The Lao leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady development of bilateral ties, noting that political relations have become increasingly close, deep and trustworthy, serving as the guiding force for overall cooperation.
Vietnam remains active contributor to ASEAN Community Vision 2045
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
Vietnam's 31-year journey with ASEAN stands as compelling testimony to its strong commitment to regional integration, as well as its pioneering spirit, sense of responsibility, and proactive contributions to building a united and resilient ASEAN Community.
OP-ED: Vietnamese diplomacy seeks to turn every relationship into new cooperation opportunity
Aug 07, 2026 22:39
The task of diplomacy is not simply to take the lead in opening doors. It must work alongside ministries, sectors, localities and businesses to turn the opportunities that have been opened up into concrete results.
Thailand's top legislator attends exhibition marking 50 years of bilateral diplomatic ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:23
An exhibition entitled "Woven Ties – 50 Years of Thailand–Vietnam Diplomatic Relations" opened in Hanoi on August 6 as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Sophon Zaram, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand. It showcases the rich cultural heritage, unique identity and artistic excellence of Vietnam and Thailand.
Vietnam-Australia ties poised for new development breakthroughs
Aug 06, 2026 22:23
After more than half a century of diplomatic relations and comprehensive cooperation, the two countries have increasingly shared strategic interests and have a growing need to strengthen coordination in responding to profound changes in the international environment.
PM hosts outgoing Malaysian Ambassador
Aug 06, 2026 22:23
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Malaysia invest in Vietnam’s halal industry, covering capacity building, common halal certification standards and mutual recognition between the two countries’ national halal certification centres.
Top legislator asks new US ambassador to forward parliamentary ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:23
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on US Ambassador Jennifer Wicks to leverage her role by working closely with Vietnamese authorities to promote all-level mutual visits and meetings, especially between high-ranking leaders, while establishing a regular and substantive dialogue mechanism between the two legislative bodies.
Vietnamese, Thai PMs exchange congratulatory letters on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:23
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul on August 6 exchanged congratulatory letters marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976-2026).
Cybersecurity protection must centre on both information systems, people: PM
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Every citizen must improve digital literacy, strengthen self-protection skills and behave responsibly online. The collective efforts of 100 million people would form the nation’s strongest “digital fortress," said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Top Vietnamese leader to pay state visits to Australia, New Zealand
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 – 14.
National Assembly considers special mechanisms for Ring Road No. 5 project
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
The draft resolution is designed to provide a legal foundation for implementing the nationally important project, which is expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional connectivity, easing traffic pressure on downtown Hanoi, expanding space for socio-economic development, and completing the regional expressway network.
NA reviews proposals to establish Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh as centrally-run cities
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai said Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have become among Vietnam’s leading economic localities by capitalising on their geographical advantages and development potential, playing an increasingly important role in the Red River Delta, the northern region and the national economy.
Vietnam, Thailand agree to advance "Three Connects" Strategy
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Both leaders noted confidence that, with strong political will and close coordination between the relevant agencies of both countries, the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership would continue to develop in a more substantive and effective manner.
Lawmakers propose legal framework for coastal view corridors, marine spatial planning
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Deputy Tran Viet Anh of Hanoi argued that the shift toward comprehensive marine spatial development requires corresponding updates to architectural planning, construction, and the management of coastal urban and rural communities.
Party official calls for stronger Vietnam–Singapore cooperation
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu spoke highly of the two countries' comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, investment, education, training and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the increasingly substantive and effective relations between the CPV and the People's Action Party of Singapore.
Vietnamese, Malaysian Defence Ministers hold talks in Hanoi, seek to enhance bilateral ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted with satisfaction the strong development of Vietnam-Malaysia relations, highlighted by the historic elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024. He congratulated Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence on successfully hosting ASEAN military and defence meetings during its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, contributing to strengthening ASEAN centrality and promoting the bloc’s goals of peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.
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