HCMA leader's visit forge stronger Vietnam-UK cooperation in various fields
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, has paid a working visit to the UK to advance the Vietnam–UK strategic partnership with a focus on innovation, institutional reform and sustainable growth.
Nguyen Xuan Thang (L), Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, meets with Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, has paid a working visit to the UK to advance the Vietnam–UK strategic partnership with a focus on innovation, institutional reform and sustainable growth.
Meeting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Seema Malhotra, Thang outlined Vietnam’s priorities in growth model reform, streamlined governance, science and technology, and the green–digital transition.
He expressed Vietnam’s interest in drawing lessons from the UK’s expertise in financial centres and public policy. Malhotra reaffirmed the UK’s strong friendship with Vietnam and pledged support for its strategic goals.
At a meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle, both sides stressed the importance of deepening ties, with Hoyle voicing her hope to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Thang conveyed greetings from Party General Secretary To Lam and highlighted shared interests in peace and prosperity.
In discussions with Civil Service Commissioner Baroness Gisela Stuart, the two sides exchanged experiences in building a modern, professional civil service fit for the digital era.
Thang also met with Chair of the UK–Vietnam Network and former British Ambassador to Vietnam Mark Kent, and members of the network to discuss cooperation on Vietnam’s international financial centre project, green transition, energy transformation, and people-to-people exchanges.
During his stay, Thang had meetings with leaders of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and members of the Vietnamese Intellectual Society (VIS) in the UK and Ireland.
He also attended and delivered remarks as an honorary guest at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day in the UK.
The visit reinforced the strategic importance of Vietnam–UK cooperation, consolidating political trust while opening new opportunities in innovation, governance and green development.
♈ On September 18, the official concluded his London programme before continuing to Ireland and Scotland./.
The visit aims to further advance the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, practical, and effective manner, particularly in policy research and consultation, legal and institutional reforms, and leadership and governance training,
From rebuilding after conflict to becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Vietnam has shown what is possible through unity, vision, and perseverance.
Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang noted that free trade agreements such as the UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have expanded opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, affirmed three objectives in legal review while chairing the committee's sixth meeting in Hanoi on September 20.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly has left strong impressions across all aspects and reaffirmed Vietnam’s role, commitment, responsibility, and proactive engagement in AIPA in particular and ASEAN cooperation in general.
The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a reception marking the 80th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025), drawing a large number of Chinese senior officials, international friends, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the neighbouring country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Steering Committee for reviewing and untangling knots in the legal document system, chaired the steering committee's sixth meeting on September 20, underscoring the Party's determination to turn the institution into a national competitive advantage.
President Cuong’s trip is expected to leave a positive mark, affirming Vietnam’s role, position, and substantive contributions to addressing global issues, while further strengthening Vietnam’s relations with the US and other countries, and contributing to peace and development in the region and the world, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang said./.
The region must pioneer in making breakthroughs in rapid, sustainable growth to raise residents’ living standards, said PM Chinh, who is also Chairman of the council.
Within the framework of the AIPA-46 General Assembly, the top Vietnamese legislator attended the Executive Committee meeting, the opening ceremony, and delivered a keynote address at the first plenary session.
The Vietnam - France and France – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Groups should further promote their role as a bridge to foster cooperation between the two legislatures in particular, and Vietnam-France relations in general, suggested Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang.
The National Assembly's Party Committee was directed to oversee the issuance of legal documents to ensure a unified and synchronous framework for decentralisation and delegation of authority, in line with the Law on the Organisation of Government and the Law on the Organisation of Local Administrations
Vietnam has attached much importance to developing its relations and all-round cooperation with Australia, said Nguyen Trong Nghia, head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's talks with leaders of the Malaysian parliament, a new regulation on the list of leadership positions and groups of leadership positions in the political system, and Hanoi’s retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in eight months are among news highlights on September 19.
The UN official hopes the country will hold a greater global role, contributing to peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and support for less fortunate countries.
The new regulation is expected to greatly help strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the political system while addressing shortcomings in personnel affairs.
Welcoming Chairman Man’s trip to Malaysia, Ali Basah said the visit marks an important milestone in the bilateral relations, effectively implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership and demonstrating Vietnam’s commitment, together with the parliaments of ASEAN countries, to building a “sustainable and inclusive” united, resilient ASEAN Community, which will continue to play a central role in the regional architecture.
Chairman Man highly evaluated Malaysia’s role and contributions as the ASEN Chair and the AIPA-46 President, and affirmed that Vietnam will support Malaysia in successfully assuming these roles, with the shared goal of building a united, cohesive ASEAN that maintains its central role in the region.
The ambassador briefed the distinguished guests on Vietnam’s remarkable transformation from one of the poorest agricultural nations to the world’s 35th largest economy, a leading destination for trade and investment, and an increasingly vital link in global supply chains. He underscored Vietnam’s ambition of becoming a upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a developed, high-income nation by 2045.
Le Minh Ngan, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Lai Chau Party Committee for the 2020-2025 tenure, was elected as Secretary of the provincial Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term.
This message also underscores Vietnam’s strong determination to pursue its strategic goals - becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a developed and high-income nation by 2045, Viet said.
Mai noted that bilateral relations have made significant strides in recent years, particularly with the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025, a historic milestone that opened up a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.
President Luong Cuong's reception for the UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's activities at AIPA-46 in Malaysia, and Defence Minister Phan Van Giang's meetings with his counterparts in Beijing are among news highlights on September 18 evening.
