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Ahead of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference and the 22nd National Conference on Foreign Affairs, Trinh Duc Hai, Vietnamese Ambassador to the French Republic, spoke to the resident correspondent of Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper in France, stressing that the foremost task is to deepen and elevate the substance of the Viet Nam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Widely known and admired by audiences through numerous hit songs, notably Midday Dream (Giac mo trua) and Ha Noi – Twelve seasons of flowers (Ha Noi 12 mua hoa), few people realise that, for many years, composer Giang Son has quietly nurtured a personal dream: to conquer the realm of instrumental and symphonic music.

The diplomatic sector is affirming its pioneering role in advancing a “technology diplomacy” strategy, with a focus on actively contributing to the establishment of global legal norms for cyberspace while building strategic cooperation frameworks in key fields such as innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and strategic minerals.

As Viet Nam enters a new stage of development to realise its aspirations for higher-income status and avoid the middle-income trap, Shantanu Chakraborty, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Viet Nam, shared his insights with Nhan Dan Newspaper on addressing structural bottlenecks and creating new drivers for sustainable economic growth.

With GDP expanding by 8.18% in the first half of 2026, Viet Nam’s economy has shown encouraging signs, underpinned by the performance of major economic centres and key sectors. Nevertheless, mounting domestic and international pressures call for flexible and decisive policy responses.

In an era of development driven by science, technology, and innovation, there is an urgent need to build a legal system that truly enables development, in which institutions are no longer bottlenecks but become a driving force for unlocking all resources and inspiring and maximising the creative potential of the Vietnamese people.

As public expectations for cultural experiences continue to rise, the Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory is undergoing significant transformation. Nhan Dan Newspaper interviewed Vu Thi Tuyet Nga, Director of the Museum, about this process of renewal.

More than 70 years have passed since the victory of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, Viet Nam-France relations have continued to see positive progress. The two countries are working together to write a new chapter of friendship and cooperation.

It is time to shift management thinking, moving from mere protection to building an ecosystem of risk-sharing between the State and businesses, so that intellectual property can progress from “awareness” to a “resource” driving sustainable economic growth.

The digital era opens opportunities to share Vietnamese culture with the world but also presents challenges in safeguarding national identity. Cultural heritage is the core value that must be preserved, digitised and promoted to serve as a resource for cultural industries and as a pillar of the nation’s soft power.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) is a visionary initiative of Viet Nam that provides a valuable platform for collective reflection on the region’s future while demonstrating the country’s active role and responsibility in shaping discussions on regional development, according to a Cambodian expert.

The keynote address by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore has earned strong praise from scholars across the region.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of Viet Nam To Lam’s keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore has been widely praised for its strategic depth, practical approach and long-term vision for the region, according to a prominent Cambodian scholar who attended the event.

The delivery of a keynote address by To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the 23rd Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore marked an important milestone in Vietnamese diplomacy, reflecting a strategic shift of Viet Nam from being a “participant” to a “rule‑shaper” in international relations.

To protect the rights and interests of intellectual property owners, Viet Nam has made considerable efforts to improve its legal framework while also joining numerous international legal systems in order to expand the scope of protection as it integrates more deeply into the global arena.

The state visit to India by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of Viet Nam To Lam took place in a highly appropriate time for the two countries to promote more intensive and extensive cooperation, particularly as the two economies share many similarities and possess strong complementarities, said Ajoykaant Ruia, Chairman of the Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IVCCI).

In the face of the upheavals of modern life and the powerful impact of globalisation, correctly identifying the position and role of traditional artistic values, and finding effective ways to promote them, presents many challenges. Researcher Nguyen Hung Vi, who is deeply committed to national culture, granted an interview to Nhan Dan Newspaper to share his thoughts on this issue.

Nguyen Duc Hieu is widely regarded as one of Viet Nam’s most promising young male ballet dancers. He took first prize at the grand final of the 2026 Asia Pacific International Arts Festival, held in Chengdu, China, in March.

The popularisation of lacquer art is finding new approaches, making it more interactive and appealing to younger generations. Nhan Dan reporter Thuy Phuong spoke with Meritorious Artisan painter Nguyen Tan Phat, who has been steadily bringing lacquer closer to the public through free experiential workshops at Ha Vi Communal Temple and Duong Lam Ancient Village in Ha Noi.

The official visits to Laos and Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9-10 were a great success, demonstrating the strong political determination of the leaders of Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia to elevate their traditional friendly neighbourliness to a new height, thereby making positive contributions to regional and global peace, stability, prosperity, and development.