Politics - Society

In his opening speech, PM Pham Minh Chinh revealed the Government’s plan to submit 63 documents and reports to the 15th NA’s 9th session, including 37 draft laws and regulatory resolutions, all aimed at having a wide-ranging impact on society. Earlier this month, feedback was provided on six other draft laws and resolutions.At the Government’s second legislation meeting in Hanoi on April 18. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnamese leader suggested developed countries promote their pioneering role in providing financial support, technology, and management experience to help developing and least developed countries make green transition, realise the Sustainable Development Goals, and ensure livelihoods for people.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) chairs the High-level Plenary Discussion on "Sustainable and people-centred green transition”. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on continuing to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promoting the building of a Vietnam - China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, on the occasion of the state visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping from April 14-15.General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam (R) and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping at their meeting in Hanoi on April 14 (Photo: NDO)

Vietnamese and Chinese youth representatives met in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 15, as part of the 24th Vietnam - China Youth Friendship Meeting.Secretary of the Ninh Binh provincial Youth Union Trinh Nhu Lam (right) presents a painting of the Trang An landscape to a representative of the Chinese youth.

Secretary of the Ninh Binh provincial Youth Union Trinh Nhu Lam underscored the shared commitment and role of both countries’ youth in nurturing the Vietnam-China traditional friendship and cooperation through meaningful and effective activities.Secretary of the Ninh Binh provincial Youth Union Trinh Nhu Lam (right) presents a painting of the Trang An landscape to a representative of the Chinese youth.

Vietnamese Party and State leaders gathered in Hanoi on April 16 to discuss draft documents for the 14th National Party Congres, the amendment of the Constitution and laws, and the continued streamlining of the political system's organisational apparatus.Incumbent and former Party and State leaders attend the event. (Photo: VNA)

The movement to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses is not only a simple campaign on "demolishing and renewing", but also a journey to build trust, foster motivation and light up the faith of disadvantaged people.Building new house for the poor household in Quang Thien commune of Kim Son district.

The NA Standing Committee will discuss, review, and decide on 42 groups of issues during this session, including 24 related to constitutional and legislative matters; 10 concerning socio-economic issues, the state budget, supervision, and other important matters; eight within its authority; and five others, which will be decided in writing.NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the NA Standing Committee’s 44th session. (Photo: VNA)

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi on April 14 noon, beginning his two-day state visit to Vietnam. State President Luong Cuong (R) welcomes General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping at the Noi Bai International Airport.

Vietnam plans to have 34 provincial-level units (28 provinces and six centrally-run cities), down from the current 63.At the 11th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee. (Photo: VNA)

The socio-economic situation in Ninh Binh province in the first quarter of 2025 achieved comprehensive results, with many areas obtaining outstanding outcomes.Hoa Lu city.

The Party chief stressed that over the past four months, following the Party Central Committee's conclusions, the Politburo and the Secretariat have led and directed the basically completed re-organisation and streamlining of the organisational apparatus of the agencies of the Party, Government, National Assembly, and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) at the central level.Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the opening of the 13th Party Central Committee's 11th plenum in Hanoi on April 10. (Photo: VNA)

The April 30, 1975 victory marked a pivotal moment during the Cold War era, particularly in the context of the war in Vietnam, which had far-reaching impacts on many countries, said Professor Ezequiel Ramoneda, President of the Latin American Association for Asian and African Studies (ALADAA) in Argentina.The liberation flag flies on the Tan Son Nhat airport. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Spanish PMs committed to expanding collaboration in education and training, science and technology, innovation, agriculture, and fisheries, while promoting culture, art, and sports exchanges, thus strengthening people-to-people ties.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez co-chair a joint press conference in Hanoi on April 9. (Photo: VNA)

The freshly issued Government plan on implementing the arrangement of administrative units and building a two-tier local government model. clearly defines a roadmap and tasks to be accomplished at each stage, ensuring alignment with practical realities to successfully achieve the objectives, requirements, tasks, and solutions outlined in the conclusions of the Party Central Committee's Politburo and Secretariat.The Government issues Resolution No. 74/NQ-CP on a plan to implement the arrangement of administrative units and building a two-tier local government model - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

A delegation of Ninh Binh led by its Secretary of provincial party committee Doan Minh Huan on April 5 (the 8th day of the third lunar month) offered incense at Hoa Lu ancient capital historical relic site on the occasion of the opening of Hoa Lu festival.Local leaders pay tribute to King Dinh Tien Hoang.

Former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone, who passed away on April 2 at the age of 102, is one of the Lao leaders with great contributions to promote and deepen the Vietnam-Laos relations.Minister of National Defence General Vo Nguyen Giap (R) welcomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Laos Khamtay Siphandone during his visit to Vietnam in 1977. (Photo: VNA)

Party General Secretary To Lam on April 3 led a high-ranking Vietnamese Party and State delegation to pay their final respects to Gen. Khamtay Siphandone, former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), former President and former Prime Minister of Laos, who passed away a day earlier.Party General Secretary To Lam leads a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to pay their final respects to Gen. Khamtay Siphandone (Photo: VNA)

A national-level celebration celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 will feature a 30-minute art performance, flag-saluting, speeches by top leaders and representatives of war veterans and young people. It will be followed by a military-civilian parade and a symbolic release of balloons and doves.At a rehearsal of the military-civilian parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30. (Photo: VNA)