In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted that this session dealt with a huge workload and issues which are both urgent and long-term, strategic. Some issues are new, requiring coordination between agencies for the settlement.

The dialogue aimed to promote the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, contributing to boosting rapid and sustainable national economic growth.

Thrift practice and wastefulness combat are intrinsically linked and two pillars essential to achieving prosperity, whether at the level of family, nation or society.

At the main courtyard of the Temple of Literature, Party General Secretary To Lam, French President Macron and their spouses enjoyed Hue royal court music performances.

Party chief To Lam called on France to support Vietnam in strategic areas such as aerospace, biotechnology, digital technology, semiconductors, quantum technology, the digital economy, and high-quality human resources training.

France pledged to support the early ratification of the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), advocate for the European Commission to lift its "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese seafood.

As Vietnam is on the threshold of a new era of development and striving to become a developed and high-income country by 2045, President Luong Cuong voiced his hope that France – a traditional friend – will continue to be present on Vietnam’s path to prosperity and civility.

The elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership provides opportunities for deeper cooperation between France and Vietnam, and between ASEAN and the EU.

Vietnam is ready to accompany AIPA in creating a strong and prosperous ASEAN where development leaves no one behind and cooperation is limitless, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held a joint press conference in Kuala Lumpur on May 25 to announce the outcomes of their official talks, which took place earlier the same day as part of the former’s ongoing official visit to Malaysia.

The Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) organized a meeting to review the 10-year-implementation of the Politburo’s Directive No. 05 on enhancing the movement “Studying and following Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style,” and evaluate the implementation of the Public Security Central Party Committee’s Regulation No. 09 on following President Ho Chi Minh’s Six Teachings to the Public Security Forces, on the afternoon of May 19, in Hanoi.

 In celebration of the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025), the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, solemnly held a ceremony to open the 2025 National Sen Village Festival on the evening of May 15, in Nghe An province.

Son said beyond opening a new chapter of cooperation with traditional friends from the former Soviet Union, the eight-day tour not only reinforced but also renewed and redefined Vietnam’s relationships with these countries, based on the long-standing friendship nurtured by generations of leaders and people of Vietnam and the respective nations.

The 15th National Assembly on May 13 heard a proposal and verification report on a draft resolution aimed at transforming the northern port city of Hai Phong through pilot special mechanisms and policies.

Container Terminals No.3 & No.4 at the Port of Hai Phong has a total length of 750 meters and a depth of minus 16 meters, capable of accommodating mother ships of 165,000 DWT (14,000 TEUs) and reduced-load ships of 200,000 DWT.

The assigned agencies must gather public opinions, ensuring that all feedback is recorded in accordance with the scope of the amendments to the 2013 Constitution for reporting to the National Assembly for consideration, said Party leader To Lam.