The development of Vietnam-China railway connectivity is being identified as a strategic breakthrough in bilateral economic cooperation. This was emphasised by Party General Secretary Tô Lâm during an on-site inspection in Lạng Sơn, also attended by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính.
National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn received the General Secretary of Mexico's Labour Party on 17 July. The top legislator reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to strengthening its traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Mexico, an important partner in Latin America. He also welcomed the establishment and activities of the Mexico-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, saying stronger ties between the two friendship groups and parliamentary committees would deepen legislative cooperation.
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital transformation are driving demand for highly skilled workers in Vietnam, as the country's high-tech sector continues to expand. This is creating a growing challenge: how to equip students with the skills needed by a rapidly changing industry. Closer cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in education could help develop the talent both sides need.
Records and documents from the US are helping Vietnam continue the search for fallen soldiers from the war. A recent handover includes a dossier on a suspected mass grave site at Con Tien Hill in Quang Tri, offering new leads in the ongoing search.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam concluded his State visits to Australia and New Zealand on 14 August, marking the first visit by the top Vietnamese leader to the two Comprehensive Strategic Partners in the South Pacific since Vietnam upgraded its relations with Australia in March 2024 and with New Zealand in February 2025.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit to New Zealand is believed to have opened a new phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. From trade and investment to technology, education and people-to-people links, experts say the challenge is turning political momentum into tangible results.
The 16th National Assembly has wrapped up the first phase of an Extraordinary Session on Thursday morning. A wide range of legislative items were debated, and many pressing matters remain on the agenda for the second phase.