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Implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
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Female lawmakers urged to strengthen legislative role, stay close to voters
Established under Resolution No. 273/NQ-UBTVQH16 issued by the NA Standing Committee on May 26, 2026, the group has 150 members. Its standing board has nine members, including one chairwoman, seven vice chairwomen and one member serving as secretary.
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Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity: Top leader
The Party Central Committee’s decisions require changes in thinking and coordinated reforms in Party building, leadership methods and personnel work. Right policies must translate into tangible development capacity, demonstrated through the operational effectiveness of the political system, the economy’s competitiveness and improvements in people’s lives.
Nationwide conference disseminates resolutions from 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum
In all, 2,725,229 delegates joined, while live broadcasts on Vietnam Television, Radio the Voice of Vietnam and digital platforms extended access to officials and the public nationwide.
Key leader highlights important tasks in Party building
Resolution No. 23 empowers OV to contribute to national development
Vietnam – strategic growth pillar among ASEAN’s ‘Fabulous Five’: expert
Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW sets new growth drivers for Vietnam
OP-ED: Foreign policy must serve the national interest
Aug 11, 2026 11:54
It is no coincidence that Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW identifies foreign affairs as a key, regular task. In a world changing rapidly and marked by uncertainty, any disagreement or shift in relations among major powers can have a direct impact on Vietnam’s development environment.
OP-ED: Streamlining apparatus: Restructuring to ensure more efficient use of resources
Aug 10, 2026 13:47
Each level assigned a task must be provided with the authority, personnel and resources needed to carry it out. Delegating authority without sufficient resources or clearly defined responsibilities can easily lead to delays and buck-passing, particularly at the grassroots level.
Three ministries step up coordination to advance Vietnam's external affairs in new era
Aug 03, 2026 21:48
Against the backdrop of rapid and profound global changes, the ministers said stronger coordination is essential to support the country's goal of achieving fast and sustainable development while safeguarding national interests and protecting the nation early and from afar.
Four orientations demonstrate shift in Vietnam’s development thinking: Chinese scholar
Aug 03, 2026 11:56
The most notable change is Vietnam’s transition from “organisational restructuring” to “improving governance effectiveness.” Previously, reforms focused on streamlining the apparatus and reducing intermediary levels. With organisational reforms largely completed, the more important task is now to ensure the new system operates more effectively, according to Professor Qu Qiang from Minzu University of China.
Foreign affairs must play pioneering role, provide sound advice, take prompt action: Top leader
Aug 01, 2026 15:42
A good diplomat must first have firm political mettle and always take national interests as the compass for action. Every foreign affairs official must remember that behind them stand the Party, the country and the people, stressed Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.
33rd Diplomatic Conference to chart foreign affairs agenda for Vietnam's new development era
Jul 31, 2026 22:31
Held regularly since 1957, the Diplomatic Conference serves as the sector's most important forum, bringing together officials from domestic units and overseas missions to review international developments, assess diplomatic affairs and agree on orientations for the next phase.
Border and territorial affairs strengthen sovereignty, support development: Deputy FM
Jul 31, 2026 11:16
Border and territorial affairs have long been regarded by the Party and State as a key and regular task, helping to safeguard sovereignty, preserve a peaceful environment and strengthen friendly relations with neighbouring countries.
Multilateral diplomacy: Creating development space, elevating Vietnam’s global standing
Jul 30, 2026 21:16
Building on the legacy of Vietnam’s revolutionary diplomacy, the country’s growing strength and the combined efforts of the political system, Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy is well positioned to make a decisive transition - from active participation to proactive contribution, from following international rules to helping shape them, and from consolidating Vietnam’s position to leveraging it for national development and safeguarding the Fatherland.
Vietnam expands honorary consul network to support development in new era
Jul 30, 2026 16:44
The foreign ministry said it will continue expanding the honorary consul network by identifying qualified candidates while providing them with updated information on Vietnam’s economic potential and investment opportunities, enabling them to make greater contributions to the country’s development in the new era.
Local diplomacy proactively creates development space: Deputy FM
Jul 30, 2026 16:44
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van said Party, State and people-to-people diplomacy are now tightly coordinated at the local level. With support and coordination local foreign affairs agencies, more than 900 international agreements at the local level have been signed, renewed or kept in force, while over 2,500 international conferences and seminars have been licensed and staged in localities.
Four strategic shifts underscore Vietnam’s development potential: Japanese expert
Jul 30, 2026 16:43
The third plenum’s swift move to translate the 14th National Party Congress vision into actionable policy directives should inspire confidence in Vietnam’s future development trajectory.
OV resources: From diplomacy's pioneering role to driver of local development
Jul 30, 2026 16:42
As an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation, OVs represent a vital source of capital, knowledge, science and technology, management expertise, international networks and influence in their host countries. They are both beneficiaries of the State's support and protection policies and active contributors to Vietnam's foreign affairs, helping connect international resources with the country's and each locality's development needs.
Upcoming diplomatic conferences to strengthen Vietnam’s international standing
Jul 29, 2026 22:48
The 33rd Diplomatic Conference and the 22nd National Conference on External Affairs would provide an opportunity for the diplomatic sector to review achievements in foreign affairs and local external relations, identify shortcomings, and draw lessons from recent years.
Vietnam's 31-year ASEAN journey: From newcomer to rule shaper
Jul 28, 2026 23:42
According to former Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh, Vietnam's 31-year journey has seen it transform from a newcomer into a responsible, proactive and increasingly influential member. Its growing role reflects not only deeper regional economic and foreign integration but also its emergence as a key driver of ASEAN's development, resilience and global standing.
Vietnam at forefront of driving ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Ambassador
Jul 27, 2026 22:39
Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong said Vietnamese ministries and agencies are coming up with plans under their respective mandates to realise the vision while shaping ASEAN-wide monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to fortify cross-sector and cross-pillar coordination.
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