Politics

Vietnam Seeks Enhanced Strategic Collaboration with EU in Trade and Technology

Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm has advocated for enhanced strategic cooperation with the European Union (EU), emphasizing opportunities in trade, technology, and regional security. During his official visit to Belgium, Tô Lâm addressed the Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels, underscoring the EU's significant role in Vietnam's foreign policy and long-term development goals. Tô Lâm highlighted Vietnam's ambition...

Vietnam Targets November 2026 for Revised Petroleum Trading Regulations

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has mandated the Ministry of Industry and Trade to deliver a draft decree revising petroleum trading regulations by November 10, 2026. This directive, issued on October 21, aims to bolster the nation's fuel distribution, supply security, and market transparency. The proposed reforms seek to reduce the number of major petroleum traders, thereby enhancing their capability to secure supplies and...

Vietnam and Denmark Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and Denmark have elevated their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on enhancing collaboration in areas such as trade,...

Vietnam Calls for Enhanced ASEAN Cooperation on Extradition and Crime Prevention

Vietnam is calling for enhanced cooperation with ASEAN nations to tackle transnational crime and track down criminal fugitives across Southeast Asia. During a meeting...

Vietnamese Leader Advocates for Adaptive Legal Framework to Boost Growth

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm has emphasized the need for a stable and adaptable legal framework to foster investment, economic growth,...

Bangkok Floods Highlight Concerns Over Thai Government’s Disaster Preparedness

Severe flooding in Bangkok has brought the Thai government's disaster response under intense scrutiny, with questions arising about the nation's preparedness and ability to...

Vietnam Strengthens International Ties During Tô Lâm’s Visits to US and Canada

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm's recent visit to the United States and Canada has been...

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Fails to Resolve Border Ownership Dispute

Cambodia has declared that its ceasefire agreement with Thailand does not set a new international border or address the ownership of disputed territories. Cambodian...

Thai Lawmakers Demand Investigation of 28 Individuals in US Sanctions Case

Thai lawmakers are pressing for a swift investigation into allegations of money laundering and scam activities following a request from two U.S. House committee...

Vietnamese and Myanmar Leaders Aim to Enhance Bilateral Ties

Vietnam's Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met in Hà Nội on September 5 to discuss enhancing their countries'...

Vietnam’s Assembly President Embarks on Visits to South Korea, Mongolia

Vietnamese National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn, along with his spouse, is set to embark on an official visit to South Korea and Mongolia...

Vietnam and Laos Enhance Joint Efforts in Governance and Anti-Corruption

In a recent meeting in Hanoi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng commended the collaborative efforts between Vietnam and Laos in the realms of...

Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire Aim to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Cooperation

Vietnam and Côte d'Ivoire are set to enhance their bilateral relations, focusing on expanding trade and investment across various sectors. Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm...

Vietnam Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President for Official Visit

Patrick Achi, the President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, arrived in Hà Nội on August 23 for a four-day official visit, responding...