Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for stronger reforms in legislative work, while chairing a conference in Hanoi on May 26 to adopt a draft report on the second round of the Politburo and Secretariat’s inspections and supervision over the National Assembly Party Committee’s Standing Board.

As the peak hot season begins, electricity demand is rising sharply. To better manage and save electricity, people are advised to use appliances with energy-saving labels, regularly clean and maintain electrical devices, and unplug appliances when not in use.

The trip will be made at the invitation of President of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has welcomed Hanoi’s growth ambition of at least 11 per cent, saying it demonstrates the capital’s pioneering role, but such a goal cannot be attained under the old growth model and outdated approaches.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong told reporters that the forum, first proposed by the Vietnamese Prime Minister at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia in September 2023, has been successfully organised in 2024 and 2025, gradually establishing itself as an open dialogue platform that effectively complements ASEAN’s formal processes.

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, CNN has been an effective partner in recent years, helping showcase Vietnam’s culture, people, cuisine and diverse local experiences at international forums and events, and across its media platforms.

The Vietnam–Canada judicial capacity development project will focus on strengthening the capacity of judges and court personnel, improving equal access to justice, particularly for women and juveniles, enhancing the quality of judicial training, and promoting the leadership role and participation of female judges within Vietnam's judicial system.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Can Tho to effectively implement the resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, the Secretariat, the National Assembly and the Government, particularly the Politburo’s strategic resolutions, in order to renew development mindset and governance approaches.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has called for a shift from an administrative approach to one based on analysis, forecasting and policy recommendations, with every recommendation backed by evidence, clearly assigned responsibility, practical solutions and monitoring mechanisms.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that reform in basic science research must encompass awareness, institutional frameworks, investment mechanisms, and implementation methods. He described the issue as a strategic matter directly linked to Vietnam’s development model, national self-reliance and international standing in the 21st century.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will pay a state visit to Singapore from May 29-31, and he will attend and deliver a keynote address at this year's IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

The Vietnam Private Sector Economic Report 2025, published on May 15, 2025, for the first time, introduces the Business Performance Index (BPI) – an experimental measure to quantify the performance of the private sector at the provincial level.

The 11^th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT RevCon 11) officially concluded at the United Nations headquarters in New York on May 23 after four weeks of deliberations.

Vietnam always wishes to continue strengthening cooperation with UK partners in capital market development, green transition, green finance, and the establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), said Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan.

Vietnamese authorities handled more than 30 cases involving the illegal sale and theft of personal data between 2023 and 2025, affecting over 160 million data records across sectors including health, education, finance, banking and telecommunications.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Vietnam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Vietnam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

Hanoi has approved its Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision under Decision 2512/QD-UBND dated May 13, 2026, marking a strategic milestone for the city’s long-term development.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including naval collaboration, marine research and shipbuilding, as part of efforts to further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 23 attended a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 28 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos during wartime.