PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on June 4 morning for an official visit to Japan and the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia from June 4-8
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-rankingdelegation of the Government left Hanoi on June 4 morning for an official visit to Japan and the 23rdInternational Conference on the Future of Asia from June 4-8 at the invitation of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
He is accompanied by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission forEconomic Affairs Nguyen Van Binh, Chairman of the Government Office Mai TienDung, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Labour, Invalidsand Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh,Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh, among others.
Thevisit aims to affirm that Vietnam attaches importance to enhancing anddeepening the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries invarious fields, accelerating economic-trade and investment ties at central andlocal levels.
Italso reflects the active role played by Vietnam in the region as well as the country’sviewpoint on globalisation process.
PMNguyen Xuan Phuc is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the 23rdInternational Conference on the Future of Asia./.
Japanese Emperor and Empress hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, on April 17 to celebrate the success of their Vietnam visit from February 28 – March 5.
The Vietnamese Government will facilitate conditions for Japanese enterprises to land their investment in Vietnam, making contributions to promote friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The Vietnam – Japan Exchange Project (VJEP) 2017 has been launched recently, aiming to establish sustainable relations between Vietnamese and Japanese youth.
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong said he hopes Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Japan from June 4-8 will create a new wave of Japanese investments in Vietnam, considering the major economic content of the visit.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s upcoming official visit to Japan and attendance at the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia from June 4-8 aim to further deepen bilaterral ties.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
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.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
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.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Source: VNA) 
