CPV Central Committee agrees to transform Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh into centrally-governed cities
24/07/2026 18:29VGP - The 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has agreed to transform the northern provinces of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh into centrally-governed cities.
Top Vietnamese leader wins L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize
VGP - The Laureate of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize for 2026 is To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
Viet Nam calls for stronger connectivity and resilience among ASEAN+3
Politics 23/07/2026 20:17VGP - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung called on ASEAN+3 countries to continue prioritizing deeper economic integration and stronger regional connectivity via effective implementation of existing trade agreements.
Viet Nam co-chairs ASEAN–New Zealand Ministerial Meeting
Politics 23/07/2026 09:53VGP - Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters co-chaired the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with New Zealand on July 22 in Manila, the Philippines, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-59) and Related Meetings.
Viet Nam proposes priorities to deepen ASEAN-U.S. strategic partnership
Politics 22/07/2026 18:26VGP - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung called for stronger and more practical cooperation between ASEAN and the U.S. at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the U.S. in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, held on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-59) and related meetings.
Politburo maps out long-term vision for Dong Nai City as Asia-Pacific aviation hub
Politics 22/07/2026 12:55VGP - The Politburo has unveiled a long-term development strategy to transform Dong Nai into a modern aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region, with Long Thanh International Airport at the heart of a high-tech and innovation-driven airport city.
Vietnamese Prime Minister held phone talks with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney
Politics 22/07/2026 07:59VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to cementing and deepening the Viet Nam–Canada Comprehensive Partnership during their phone conversation on Tuesday.
Prime Minister appoints acting Minister of Home Affairs
Politics 21/07/2026 18:45VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Nguyen Tien Hai as acting Minister of Home Affairs.
CPV Central Committee discusses new development model
Politics 21/07/2026 09:46VGP – The 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) on Monday deliberated on a project to innovate Viet Nam's development model, according to an announcement released following the first working day of the Committee's 3rd plenum.
Third plenum of 14th CPV Central Committee opens in Ha Noi
Politics 20/07/2026 10:46VGP - The third plenum of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) officially opened in Ha Noi on July 20.
Finance minister leads Viet Nam–Laos Cooperation Committee
Politics 18/07/2026 16:47VGP - Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan shall serve as Chairman of the Viet Nam–Laos Cooperation Committee under the Intergovernmental Committee for Bilateral Cooperation between the two countries, according to a Decision signed by the Prime Minister.
Viet Nam, Greece urged to improve legal framework for bilateral cooperation
Politics 17/07/2026 19:30VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung suggested Viet Nam and Greece promptly improve the legal framework to advance bilateral cooperation, especially in maritime transport, labor, and economic sectors.
MIKTA ambassadors highlight shared vision with Viet Nam for stronger multilateral cooperation
Politics 17/07/2026 15:22VGP - The five member countries of MIKTA have underscored the increasingly important role of middle powers in promoting peace, stability and sustainable development, while highlighting broad convergence with Viet Nam's vision for a stronger and more effective multilateral system.
Foreign Minister holds phone call with Kuwaiti counterpart
Politics 16/07/2026 15:58VGP - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on July 15 held a phone conversation with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
Standing Deputy PM hosts Head of Asia for Blackstone Private Equity
Politics 16/07/2026 10:19VGP - Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc hosted a reception for Head of Asia for Blackstone Private Equity Amit Dixit in Ha Noi on July 15.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister receives Lao Minister of Agriculture and Environment
Politics 15/07/2026 06:51VGP - Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received Lao Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh in Ha Noi on July 14, during which the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and environmental protection and effectively implementing high-level agreements between the two countries.
Deputy PM, Defense Minister meets Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary in Tokyo
Politics 14/07/2026 17:48VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang had a meeting with Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Kihara Minoru in Tokyo on July 13.
Vietnamese, Japanese Defense Ministers hold talks in Tokyo
Politics 14/07/2026 14:09VGP - General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense held talks with Japanese Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro in Tokyo, on July 13.
Viet Nam wishes to further elevate CSP with U.S.
Politics 13/07/2026 22:29VGP – Viet Nam wishes to collaborate with the U.S. to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) to new heights for the benefit of the two peoples, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Viet Nam reiterates commitment to 1982 UNCLOS, peaceful settlement of maritime disputes
Politics 13/07/2026 15:08VGP - Viet Nam consistently demonstrated its goodwill in adhering to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and remains committed to resolving maritime disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on July 12.
