The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Expressing his delight at the positive and substantive progress in the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Party chief affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing relations with the US, wishing that the bilateral relationship will continue to develop intensively, effectively and stably in various fields, especially in economy, trade and investment, science - technology, innovation, education - training, for the benefit of the people and businesses of the two countries.
The Party leader demanded a thorough review and seamless handover of tasks during the transition, and the goal is clear: no responsibility should be overlooked, and the daily activities of citizens and businesses must continue uninterrupted.
The planned merger of Kon Tum and Quang Ngai aims to create a larger administrative unit with breakthrough potential, poised to become a vital growth pole in the Central – Central Highlands region and generate spillovers for the surrounding areas and the nation at large.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed the need for the Organisation Commission to promote its role as the strategic advisory body so as to build the Party clean, strong, and capable of leading the country in the new era.
Party leader To Lam called for concrete measures to make the study and practice of President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings a cultural need and a regular activity woven into the operations of every unit.
The upgrade of Vietnam - Thailand ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone heralding a new chapter of the two countries’ relations and meeting their development demand in the new period, said Party General Secretary To Lam.
This year’s festival is held on a national scale, featuring a variety of vibrant and meaningful cultural and sports activities, promising to offer a lively artistic space filled with the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic communities.
The two leaders applauded the recent progress of economic, trade, and investment ties, agreeing on the necessity to further tap into the cooperation potential generated by the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which Belarus is a member.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko inked the statement following their talks in Minsk, part of the former’s state visit to Belarus.
The Party chief said that he is pleased to see that the Vietnamese community in Belarus, although not large, is successful and supportive of each other.
The Vietnamese Party leader’s visit to Belarus holds great significance, expected to open up a new chapter in the bilateral relations, which were built on friendship, trust, assistance and mutual understanding, said Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou.
Party General Secretary To Lam highly valued the Russian Federation Council’s role in promoting bilateral cooperation, calling on the two sides to keep strengthening parliamentary cooperation to practically contribute to the fruitful implementation of bilateral agreements.
Party General Secretary To Lam's activities during his visits to Azerbaijan and Russia, PM Pham Minh Chinh's phone talks with his Singaporean counterpart, and the 13th Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue are among news highlights on late May 8.
The Party leader proposed the two sides continue enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership by further strengthening political trust through increased mutual visits at all levels, improving the efficiency of the Inter-governmental Committee and its member working groups, and bolstering defence – security cooperation.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov came to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to see off General Secretary Lam, his spouse, and the Vietnamese delegation.
