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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.

The elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure were truly democratic, lawful, safe, cost-effective, and comprehensively successful, laying a firm foundation for the forthcoming National Assembly term – one defined by action, innovation, and development.

The upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term will play a significant role in further consolidating Viet Nam’s political system, advancing reform and creating new momentum for national development amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

Election preparations nationwide have been carried out concertedly, methodically, on schedule and in line with legal regulations under central authorities' unified leadership and close coordination among agencies.

2025 marked a landmark year for Viet Nam’s agricultural sector, with agro-forestry-fishery export turnover hitting a record 70.09 billion USD, far surpassing the Government’s target of 65 billion USD. Nguyen Minh Tien, Director of the Viet Nam Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture, spoke to Nhan Dan Newspaper about this achievement and the road ahead.

Russian specialist in Vietnamese studies, Daria Mishukova, observes that the word “Tet” is simple and easy to pronounce, yet it carries profound meaning in the hearts of every Vietnamese person.

As the whole country turns its attention to the 14th National Party Congress, awaiting bold decisions and policy directions to steer socio-economic development in a new era, former Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Hong Phuc speaks with Nhan Dan about Viet Nam’s journey from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy.

Researcher Thong Mengdavid from the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Penh has stated that the relationship between the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the Cambodian People’s Party is not only a legacy of the past but also an invaluable strategic asset for the future.