Kremlin spokesperson highlights growing Vietnam-Russia ties

Vietnam is refining its institutional framework, improve the business environment, and remove bottlenecks to unlock resources. The Government has identified administrative reform, streamlined procedures, and decentralisation as top priorities to position Vietnam as Southeast Asia’s best investment destination.

He called on all countries to join hands in writing a new chapter of Asia’s miraculous growth story, and overcoming challenges for global and regional peace, cooperation, and prosperity.

The Vietnamese Party chief stressed the need for both sides to thoroughly follow the contents already agreed upon, thereby improving the quality of the strategic advisory work in service of the two Parties’ leadership.

According to the researcher, this trip was expected to open a new chapter in the diplomatic ties between the two countries, particularly as they upgraded their relationship to the highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year during the visit of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia.

The talks between the offices of the CPV and LPRP Central Committees, Vietnam's nomination of a candidate for the judge position at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang's farewell meetings with UN leaders are among news highlights on May 30.

During this phase, the NA voted to adopt eight resolutions, paving the way for amendments to several articles of the 2013 Constitution, preparing for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, and making decisions on other urgent matters in line with the Politburo’s resolutions.

The new city, formed through the merger of Binh Duong, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh City, is envisioned as an international financial hub and a centre for science, technology, innovation, logistics, and regional cooperation — comparable to other leading Asian megacities.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang paid farewell visits to President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly Philemon Yang and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 21 and 27, respectively.

The school’s principal Marisol Nolasco Najera affirmed that since the school was founded in 1975, stories about Vietnam have always brought valuable lessons to its teachers and students.

Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and chief of its office Le Hoai Trung and his Lao counterpart Thongsalith Mangnomek informed each other about the situation of each Party and country. They also touched upon cooperation results between the two offices over the past time and orientations for the time ahead.

President of the Dominican Republic Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona proposed enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly telecommunications, agriculture and high technology.

This marks Vietnam’s first-ever candidacy for a seat on ITLOS, a move that reflects the country’s consistent stance in supporting international law, multilateralism, and active contributions to global governance.

Paraguay's strong products such as beef and oil products can meet the growing demand of the Vietnamese market. In return, Vietnam can export many industrial products to Paraguay. In addition, the two countries discussed cooperation measures in the fields of telecommunications and technology.

Published in both Vietnamese and Lao, the four-part volume systematically compiles key cooperation documents, analyses notable achievements since 1997, draws key lessons, and outlines future directions for strengthening ties between the two offices in the new era.

The Government's meeting on decentralisation, delegation of authority, and the organisation of the two-tier local administration model, Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung's activities during a working visit to Japan and attendance at the 30th Future of Asia forum, and the 10th anniversary of the FTA between Vietnam and the EAEU are among news highlights on May 29 evening.

Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas and his spouse Nagy Zsuzsanna left Hanoi on May 29 evening, wrapping up a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.

The commission reviewed reports proposing disciplinary action against Party members from the Party organisations of the Ministry of Education and Training, the Vietnam Rubber Group, and Dong Nai and Hau Giang provinces.

During his meeting with Minister Muto, Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung expressed Vietnam’s wish for the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to closely coordinate with relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies to advance the implementation of commitments shared between the countries’ leaders.

At the current session, the legislature is deliberating amendments to eight out of 120 articles of the 2013 Constitution, a step toward streamlining administrative structures. If passed, this will eliminate district-level administrative units and reduce the number of provincial-level units to 34.

Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with countries and stakeholders within existing cooperation frameworks and international laws and practices based on the principle of promptly safeguarding the migrants’ legitimate rights and interests as well as their dignity.