Him Lam was regarded as the “steel gateway” guarding the Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex built by the French colonial forces. The site was chosen by the Vietnamese campaign command as the opening target of the historic battle.

Special attention must be given to groups such as workers in industrial parks, university students, the elderly, people with disabilities, ethnic minority communities and voters living in specific or remote areas, ensuring that all eligible citizens can fully exercise their voting rights.

As an active and responsible member of the Francophone community, Vietnam will continue contributing to its common efforts to promote peace, stability and sustainable development in member countries and globally.

The inspection will provide an objective assessment of both achievements and shortcomings in the performance by the Standing Board of the municipal Party Committee.

PSNews - Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang highlighted measures taken by Vietnamese ministries and agencies to ensure trade, economic activities and energy security amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, at the ministry's regular press briefing on March 5. 

PM Chinh affirmed that the EU and its member states are top priority partners in Vietnam's foreign policy, and the establishment of a new framework reflects the increasingly high level of political trust and creates momentum for expanding cooperation in all fields.

The event was held on the occasion of the working visit to Vietnam by the Russian ministry’s delegation. It highlighted the cooperative ties and deep affection between Vietnam and Russia in general, and their peoples in particular.

The supervision will focus on the leadership and direction in the dissemination and implementation of the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution; as well as in the execution of the Politburo’s Directive No. 01-CT/TW dated January 23, 2026 on studying, disseminating and implementing the Resolution.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with voters from Ba Diem, Xuan Thoi Son, Hoc Mon, Dong Thanh, Phu Hoa Dong and Binh My communes, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 4, affirming that the NA will continue refining financial, investment and planning frameworks to help the southern city fully leverage its special mechanisms.

The Party, the State, the NA and the Government currently have no policy to reorganise or merge provincial- and commune-level administrative units nationwide.

State President Luong Cuong gave a reception in Hanoi on March 4 for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Ganzorig Damdin, during which he affirmed that Vietnam consistently attaches importance to, and wishes to continue strengthening the traditional friendship with Mongolia across all fields in line with the two sides’ capacities and needs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned of potential impacts on the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly inflation and growth, as well as on energy security and logistics due to rising prices, possible supply chain disruptions, the safety of Vietnamese citizens abroad, national defence and security, public order and foreign affairs while chairing a government meeting.

Outlining key orientations, Party General Secretary To Lam noted that political and ideological work must genuinely go ahead and pave the way, combining “building” and “combating” in a balanced manner, with public trust serving as the principal yardstick.

Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on March 3 paid a working visit to Division 9 under Army Corps 34 in Ho Chi Minh City, commending its achievements and outlining key tasks for the agency in the new period.

Governing agencies, project management units, consultants, contractors, and especially Steering Committee members were urged to redouble efforts, heighten accountability, and carry out assigned tasks in accordance with legal procedures and proper authority. All projects must ensure progress and quality while preventing corruption, misconduct, and any form of wastefulness.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested reviewing and adjusting provisions of the FTA to better reflect the evolving global context, based on a comprehensive assessment of its implementation to date, ensuring substantive and balanced benefits for all parties.