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Through this trip, Vietnam hopes to expand cooperation with France in emerging fields such as nuclear energy, science and technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence, in line with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.Party General Secretary To Lam (R) receives French President Emmanuel Macron in Hanoi on May 26, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Ninh Binh province places great importance on fostering cooperation with Hungary and hopes to receive support in establishing and signing cooperative ties with a Hungarian locality that shares similar characteristics, said Doan Minh Huan, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee.Ninh Binh leader receives delegation of Hungarian Socialist Party.

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan praised the honorees not only for their frequent donations – some exceeding 60, 80, 90, or even 100 contributions – but also for their noble spirit.

A delegation of Ninh Binh, Bac Lieu, Phu Yen, Quang Binh, and Vinh Long provinces and Hue city paid a working visits to the Czech Republic from June 3 - 4.At a conference to connect Vietnamese localities and the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision, recognising the northern province of Ninh Binh to complete the task of building new-style rural areas in 2024.New rural appearance in Kenh Ga village, Thinh Vuong commune of Gia Vien district.

As the institutional framework has been imcreasingly improved, what remains is determined and effective execution to complete the targets of 100,000 new social housing units in 2025 and 1 million units by 2030, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised.PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: Tran Hai)

Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.A view of the Bac Son limestone block in Lang Son Geopark (Photo: langson.gov.vn)

Built using modern technologies, including artificial intelligence and multilingual functionality, the Portal offers essential features such as legal information searches; responses to public and business queries on legal issues; and digital reception and handling of feedback and petitions related to legal documents.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates launch the national legal portal. (Photo: VNA)

Speaking on AI collaboration between ASEAN and the GCC, PM Pham Minh Chinh said AI is now present in all aspects of life, improving human interaction and enhancing productivity across sectors. Therefore, AI development and application are not only strategic choices but also urgent, top priorities for every country.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim participate in a high-level discussion session titled “The Intelligence Grid: Building Bridges Through Sovereign AI Collaboration” in Kuala Lumpur on May 28. (Photo: VNA)

Viet Nam and France have issued a joint statement on the outcomes of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Viet Nam from May 25 to 27.Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, and their spouses at the banquet held in honour of the French leader in Ha Noi on May 26 (Photo: VNA)

In its proposal, the Government recognised the death penalty provisions in the current law prove several inadequacies. Specifically, the penalty ranges, spanning 20 years’ imprisonment to life sentence or death penalty, is rather broad, making the application challenging.At the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 9th session (Photo: VNA)

The mergence of Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ha Nam provinces compensates for limitations in terms of area and population, contributes to streamlining the apparatus, and creates positive changes in state administrative management. At the same time, it contributes to increasing the economic scale, enhancing competitiveness, attracting investment, and maximising the potential and strengths of economic sectors.A seminar.

After 15 years of implementing the national target programme on building new-style rural areas, Ninh Binh has marked a milestone in the process of modernising agriculture, farmers and rural areas.The rural facelift has been changed dramatically.

A State funeral for former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong was held at the National Funeral Hall in Ha Noi on May 24 morning with the national mourning etiquette.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province and several international organisations, held a ceremony at Cuc Phuong National Park on May 22 to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 with the theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.”Delegates released wildlife back into the wild at the Cuc Phuong National Park.

NA deputies review a proposal and evaluation report on the Draft Resolution on the universalisation of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5, as well as the Draft Resolution on tuition waivers and support in the national education system on May 22Deputies discuss draft laws presented to the National Assembly during its ongoing 9th session. (Photo: VNA)

Lawmakers on May 21 passed a resolution to shorten the term of the 15th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, with all 449 attending deputies voted in favour, or 93.93% of the total. At the meeting (Photo: VNA)

The Party leader urged UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, and Assomo personally to continue supporting Vietnam in promoting its cultural heritage internationally and in safeguarding its recognised sites. Party General Secretary To Lam (R) hosts a reception for Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (Photo: VNA)

The Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Commission for Communications, Education and Mass Mobilisation held an award ceremony in Ha Noi on May 19 for the winners of the literary, art and press awards on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and lifestyle during the second phase of the 2021–2025 period.A-prize winners are honoured. (Photo: THE DAI)