Politics - Society

President Luong Cuong on July 23 visited and presented gifts to war invalids and sick soldiers at a Duy Tien War Invalids Nursing Centre, the northern province of Ninh Binh, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - 2025).

In the first six months of 2025, overseas Vietnamese missions carried out nearly 300 economic diplomacy events, including trade, investment, and tourism promotion activities. They supported localities in organising over 150 promotion activities both at home and abroad, and helped facilitate 30 agreements between Vietnamese localities and international partners.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Ha Noi on July 22, discussing ways to strengthen defence cooperation.

Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang and a working delegation on July 21 afternoon inspects preparations and measures to cope with storm No.3 in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Truong Quoc Huy on July 20 evening inspected the preparedness to cope with storm No. 3 (Wipha) in Dong Van and Chau Son wards, and Tan Thanh commune of Ninh Binh province.

As Typhoon Wipha is approaching, residents in Ninh Binh, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, and Thanh Hoa have taken proactive measures.

The 13th Party Central Committee convened its 12th plenum in Ha Noi on July 18, with Party General Secretary To Lam delivering the opening speech and State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of the Politburo, chairing the meeting.

Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Song Tung on July 17 had a working session with a delegation from the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led by Secretary of State Ung Rachana.

A delegation from the General Department of Logistics and Technology under the Viet Nam People’s Army has visited and presented gifts to war invalids and sick soldiers to mark the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on July 16 led a delegation to inspect the second establishment projects of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital in Ninh Binh province.

Ninh Binh has made their concerted efforts to eliminate 3,964 makeshift and dilapidated houses across the province.

Viet Nam is hosting the inter‑regional high‑level forum on the OCOP (One Commune - One Product) model from July 15 16, bringing together 14 African ministers.

This marks the first time Vietnam has claimed four golds in an IChO held in-person format.

With trust and mutual respect, Vietnam and the US are writing a new chapter of long-term cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus have been invited to join a parade during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945) and National Day (September 2).

The 10th political consultation between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Foreign Affairs took place on July 8 in the Lao capital of Vientiane under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong and his Lao counterpart Phongsamouth Anlavan.

Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said.An overview of the ASEAN foreign ministers' interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in Kuala Lumpur (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

These commemorative activities are expected to consolidate the Vietnamese people's confidence and pride in the Party and the State, and strengthen social consensus, as the country is about to enter a new era of development and prosperity.This year’s celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) will feature a range of special activities. (Illustrative photo: VNA)

Party General Secretary To Lam on July 7 emphasised the need to strengthen inspection, supervision, and auditing to promptly detect, prevent, and handle corruption, wastefulness, and misconduct related to personnel arrangements, as well as public asset use during and after the restructuring of the organisational apparatus and the implementation of the two-tier local administration model.Party General Secretary To Lam (Photo: VNA)