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The 11th National Congress of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front for the 2026-2031 tenure officially opens in Ha Noi on May 12.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, has successfully concluded State visits to the Republic of India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

At the invitation of President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, the ASEAN Chair in 2026, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, from May 7 to 8.

At the invitation of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, is paying a state visit to India from May 5 to 7.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is paying an official visit to Viet Nam from May 1 to 3 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Le Minh Hung.

Today, in the joyful and vibrant atmosphere across the country, the entire Party, people, and armed forces solemnly celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2026).

The draft Decree on the organisation and operation of the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) is currently open for public comment, aiming to improve the legal framework and enhance the independence, transparency, and effectiveness of funding.

After 12 days of urgent, serious, and highly responsible work, the first session of the 16th National Assembly concluded successfully yesterday in Ha Noi, accomplishing its entire agenda and marking an important milestone from the very beginning of the new term.

President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse are paying a State visit to Viet Nam from April 21 to 24 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam has written an article posted on the People’s Daily of China ahead of his state visit to China from April 14-17.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico is paying an official visit to Viet Nam from April 12 to 14, 2026. This marks the first visit by a high-ranking Slovak leader to Viet Nam since 2017.

At the invitation of Samdech Say Chhum, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Chairman of the Standing Board of the CPP Central Committee, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee Secretariat, is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia on April 10.

At the invitation of Vilay Lakhamphong, Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, led a high-level Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on April 9, 2026.

Strategic autonomy in science and technology is no longer a distant goal but an urgent requirement, now that the foundation is sufficient and the time for action is ripe. With unique advantages such as rare earth elements, tropical forests, and aquatic resources, Viet Nam has the basis to master technology from within, creating a distinct competitive advantage.

On the International Day of Happiness, March 20, Deputy Director of the Department of Grassroots Culture, Family and Library Affairs, Nghiem Ha Hai (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), shared the communication orientation on family and happiness, placing the youth at the centre to convey the message of “Happy Family — Foundation for Sustainable Development”.

After more than 40 years of renewal, Viet Nam has achieved significant historical accomplishments in economic and social development, international integration, and the improvement of people’s living standards. Throughout this process, institutions and laws have served not only as tools for state management but also as a framework to create a stable development environment.

Party General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation have successfully concluded a State visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic; a State visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia; the co-chairing of a high-level meeting between the Politburo of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and the Standing Board of the Cambodian People’s Party Central Committee; and the co-chairing of a meeting among the leaders of the three Parties of Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam will lead a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam to pay a state visit to Cambodia on February 6, at the invitation of Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni.

To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation on a state visit to Laos on February 5, 2026, at the invitation of Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

February 3, 1930 marked a historic milestone, a great turning point in the revolutionary struggle of our people, opening a new era – the glorious and radiant Ho Chi Minh era.