Socio-Economic Information
10/08/2026
Saysomphone Phomvihane — A close friend of the Vietnamese people
On August 9, Tran Thanh Man, Politburo Member and Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, led a high-level delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State to pay a visit to pay respects to the late Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo Member and President of the National Assembly of Laos, in the capital city of Vientiane.
10/08/2026
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to Australia
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
07/08/2026
Viet Nam, Thailand agree to advance 'Three Connects' Strategy
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram agreed on August 6 to step up the substantive implementation of the "Three Connects" Strategy.
06/08/2026
Top leader highlights dynamic growth in Viet Nam–Malaysia relations
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam described Viet Nam–Malaysia relations as increasingly dynamic, with strong political trust and economic cooperation, while receiving outgoing Ambassador of Malaysia to Viet Nam Tan Yang Thai on August 5.
05/08/2026
Diplomatic sector helps create favourable external environment for development: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on the foreign affairs sector to strengthen its role in supporting national development by adopting more innovative thinking and drastic action for tangible results.
05/08/2026
Top leader meets ASEAN diplomats, calls for united, resilient ASEAN Community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 4 received ASEAN ambassadors and chargés d'affaires in Ha Noi on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and the 31st anniversary of Viet Nam's accession to the regional bloc.
03/08/2026
Legislation must pave the way for development: NA leader
For the NA, he said, success should not be measured simply by completing the legislative agenda, but by improving the quality of every law and resolution so that each legal instrument effectively addresses institutional obstacles and generates momentum for growth.
01/08/2026
Top leader attends opening of 33rd Diplomatic Conference
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Ha Noi on August 1.
31/07/2026
Creative labour must become Viet Nam's most important resource in the future: Top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has stressed the need for a fundamental shift from “simple labour” to “creative labour”, alongside improving the quality of the national workforce, saying this is the biggest goal and the most important measure of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57 in the new development phase.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation
Viet Nam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam's 31-year ASEAN journey: From newcomer to rule shaper
Viet Nam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1995 was a "strategic decision" for both the country and the bloc’s then six members, laying the foundation for a more united Southeast Asia, former Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has said.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam always gives top priority to strengthening relations with Laos: Top leader
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on July 28 received President of the Supreme People's Court of Laos Phayvy Syboualypha who is paying an official visit to Viet Nam.
Socio-Economic Information
10/08/2026
Saysomphone Phomvihane — A close friend of the Vietnamese people
On August 9, Tran Thanh Man, Politburo Member and Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, led a high-level delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State to pay a visit to pay respects to the late Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo Member and President of the National Assembly of Laos, in the capital city of Vientiane.
10/08/2026
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to Australia
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on August 9 evening (local time), beginning a four-day state visit to Australia at the invitation of Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
07/08/2026
Viet Nam, Thailand agree to advance 'Three Connects' Strategy
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram agreed on August 6 to step up the substantive implementation of the "Three Connects" Strategy.
06/08/2026
Top leader highlights dynamic growth in Viet Nam–Malaysia relations
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam described Viet Nam–Malaysia relations as increasingly dynamic, with strong political trust and economic cooperation, while receiving outgoing Ambassador of Malaysia to Viet Nam Tan Yang Thai on August 5.
05/08/2026
Diplomatic sector helps create favourable external environment for development: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on the foreign affairs sector to strengthen its role in supporting national development by adopting more innovative thinking and drastic action for tangible results.
05/08/2026
Top leader meets ASEAN diplomats, calls for united, resilient ASEAN Community
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 4 received ASEAN ambassadors and chargés d'affaires in Ha Noi on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and the 31st anniversary of Viet Nam's accession to the regional bloc.
03/08/2026
Legislation must pave the way for development: NA leader
For the NA, he said, success should not be measured simply by completing the legislative agenda, but by improving the quality of every law and resolution so that each legal instrument effectively addresses institutional obstacles and generates momentum for growth.
01/08/2026
Top leader attends opening of 33rd Diplomatic Conference
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Ha Noi on August 1.
31/07/2026
Creative labour must become Viet Nam's most important resource in the future: Top leader
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has stressed the need for a fundamental shift from “simple labour” to “creative labour”, alongside improving the quality of the national workforce, saying this is the biggest goal and the most important measure of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57 in the new development phase.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation
Viet Nam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam's 31-year ASEAN journey: From newcomer to rule shaper
Viet Nam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1995 was a "strategic decision" for both the country and the bloc’s then six members, laying the foundation for a more united Southeast Asia, former Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh has said.
29/07/2026
Viet Nam always gives top priority to strengthening relations with Laos: Top leader
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on July 28 received President of the Supreme People's Court of Laos Phayvy Syboualypha who is paying an official visit to Viet Nam.
