Vietnam, China kicks off 9th border defence friendship exchange
The programme began in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on April 16 and will continue in Lang Son province of Vietnam the following day.
📝 OP-ED: Merger of provinces, cities aims to optimise national development space
The ultimate goal of this move is to create a development space for the new administrative units that aligns with the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
National conference discusses implementation of Party resolution
Vietnamese Party and State leaders gathered in Hanoi on April 16 to discuss draft documents for the 14th National Party Congres, the amendment of the Constitution and laws, and the continued streamlining of the political system's organisational apparatus.
Vietnamese mission to UN extends New Year greetings to Laos, Cambodia
The Vietnamese mission to the UN will further its close coordination with the Lao counterpart and support Laos’ memberships within the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the UNICEF Executive Board this year.
Vietnam – key partner in RoK’s foreign policy: Korean FM
Welcoming Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul on his first official visit to Vietnam in his new role, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said the trip will contribute to the substantive development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries amid complex and unpredictable global and regional situations.
☀️ Morning digest on April 16
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
April 30, 1975 victory - great achievement in Vietnam's national liberation: Brazilian scholar
The success of the Vietnamese revolution had a tremendous impact on the international situation at that time. It inspired and encouraged other nations engaged in their own struggles for national liberation against imperialism, marking the beginning of the collapse of neo-colonialism worldwide, especially in Africa.
PMs hold talks to boost Vietnam – Ethiopia ties
To facilitate economic ties, the two sides agreed to negotiate basic agreements and deals, particularly a free trade agreement, an agreement on investment facilitation and protection, a double taxation avoidance agreement, and a cooperation deal on cybersecurity and high-tech crime combat.
EU eyes comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam
Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU) affirmed that Vietnam is one of the EU's key partners in Asia-Pacific and expressed a strong wish to elevate the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in the near future.
Top leader hosts Ethiopian Prime Minister
Vietnam always values its friendship and cooperation with African countries, including Ethiopia. Both sides should study and identify several priority areas for cooperation in the coming period, based on their respective potential and needs, particularly in agriculture, trade, investment, science and technology, and people-to-people and business-to-business connectivity.
Vietnam, China strengthen cooperation in border management
Vietnamese and Chinese localities pledged to facilitate trade and promote cross-border economic development. Joint patrols and enhanced surveillance will be intensified in areas prone to criminal activity. They agreed to proactively coordinate the verification, repatriation, and reception of individuals involved in illegal border crossings.
Condolences sent to Malaysia over former PM’s passing
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 15 sent sympathies to his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim over the passing of former PM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Party chief meets veteran revolutionaries, war heroes, policy beneficiaries
Since the beginning of this year, Vietnam has emerged as a focal point of global attention, with its bold domestic reforms such as the streamlining of the state apparatus, the restructuring of administrative units, and the adoption of creative, flexible solutions in economic, financial, and foreign investment matters, particularly in response to new US tariff policies, said Party chief To Lam.
Top legislator attends meeting reviewing organisation of APF events
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) events left a strong impression on international delegates and served as a major highlight of the APF’s activities in 2025.
Vietnam, China sign MoU on fire prevention, rescue cooperation
The signing of the MoU serves as a key legal foundation for both sides to implement joint activities in fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue operations, contributing significantly to maintaining social order and safety and socio-economic development of both Vietnam and China.
President Xi's state visit a new milestone in history of Vietnam-China friendship
The state visit to Vietnam by Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping was a great success, contributing significantly to promoting the traditional friendship between Vietnam and China and the building of the Vietnam-China community with a share future that carries strategic significance in the new situation, thus boosting peace, stability, prosperity and development in the region and the world.
Vietnam, China issue joint statement
Vietnam and China have agreed to continue to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of a Vietnam - China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
☕ Afternoon briefing on April 15
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Ethiopian counterpart
This is the first visit to Vietnam by a senior Ethiopian leader since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1976, and also the first high-level delegation exchange between the two countries in seven years.
Top Chinese leader's Vietnam visit to deepen substantive cooperation: scholar
Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam represents a journey of reinforcing substantive cooperation, one that will yield tangible outcomes, advance political trust, strengthen defence-security cooperation, solidify the social foundation for bilateral ties, and tighten multilateral coordination.
