Party official expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis
The image of Pope Francis will forever live in the hearts of the faithful and all peace- and justice-loving people around the world, wrote Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia.
High-level delegations from Laos, Cambodia to attend Vietnam’s reunification anniversary
High-ranking delegations from Laos and Cambodia will attend the grand ceremony celebrating Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of liberation of the South and national reunification at the invitation of the Vietnamese Party and State leaders.
State President’s visit affirms Vietnam’s priority for relationship with Laos: diplomat
President Luong Cuong's state visit to Laos, from April 24-25, has helped tighten the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Uzbekistan official praises Vietnam's spectacular transformation following national reunification
Fifty years on, Vietnam’s transformation has been nothing short of spectacular. The economic and political reforms initiated in 1986 under the Doi Moi (Renewal) programme served as a catalyst for rapid economic growth.
Hanoi friendship exchange celebrates New Year festivals of Asian countries
This annual diplomatic event aims to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy, thus promoting socio-economic development and contributing to implementing successfully Hanoi’s goals and aspirations.
NA Chairman backs Can Tho’s dynamic future after merger
Can Tho is set to merge with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, forming a vibrant economic hub spanning 6,400 sq.km and serving over 4 million residents.
Construction of North-South high-speed railway to start in 2026: PM
Regarding the North-South high-speed railway, Prime Minister Chinh reiterated that under Resolution No. 106/NQ-CP, the Government has approved the overall implementation plan, ensuring construction starts no later than December 2026.
Seminar highlights 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba unwavering brotherhood
Vietnam and Cuba have supported and helped each other during the most difficult times while sharing joy at each other's victories and successes as if they were their own.
☕ Afternoon briefing on April 26
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
State President's visit further deepens Vietnam – Laos special relations: Diplomat
Despite regional and global uncertainties, the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos have continued to flourish and been strengthened across all fields, from politics, defence-security, diplomacy to economy and others, the diplomat said.
Vietnam – Japan partnership more vital than ever: scholar
Vietnam – Japan cooperation could serve as a model for smaller countries striving for sustainable development without overreliance on external factors, a Japanese professor has said.
Vietnam, Japan to solidify comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, prosperity
Economic cooperation will be a central focus of the Japanese PM's coming visit, with both sides aiming to improve the investment environment, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand market access.
Grand parade marking 50th reunification anniversary undergoes preliminary state-level rehearsal
The preliminary state-level rehearsal featured 25 military and militia formations, 17 police formations, 12 formations of mass organisations, along with the marching of military forces from China, Laos and Cambodia.
☀️ Morning digest on April 26
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese, Lao defence ministries beef up ties
Both sides hailed defence cooperation as a cornerstone of bilateral relations, noting its growing diversity, enhanced mechanisms, and improved quality in areas such as human resource training, defence capability building, and industry development.
State President visits Vietnamese embassy in Laos
State President Luong Cuong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on April 25 within the framework of his state visit to Laos.
Overseas Vietnamese scholar sees Vietnam as model for sustainable growth
As Vietnam moves toward a new era of national rise, the lessons drawn from the country’s historic journey toward reunification remain deeply relevant in navigating the challenges of digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
State President reaffirms close bilateral ties during meeting with Lao PM
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to further foster political trust through the continued exchange of high-level visits, bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various sectors and the effective implementation of high-level agreements.
☕ Afternoon briefing on April 25
President Luong Cuong's activities as part of his state visit to Laos, the 4th Vietnam – Belarus political consultation, and the WB's new growth forecast for Vietnam this year are among news highlights on April 25.
Vietnam a very important partner for Japan: lawmaker
After thorough consideration, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru decided to choose Vietnam as his first destination, as the Southeast Asian is a very important partner of Japan.
