Vietnam’s own development model centres on people, institutional reform, modern governance and science and technology, while ensuring harmony among economic growth, social equity and environmental protection, PM Hung said, affirming that Vietnam stands ready to work with BRICS in a spirit of responsibility, goodwill and substantive cooperation to create a peaceful, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future for all countries and people.

Vietnam supports and wants BRICS to work closely with regional, inter-regional and global multilateral mechanisms to contribute to peace, stability and cooperation while creating equal and sustainable development opportunities for all countries, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 13 in Vietnam’s capacity as a partner country, PM Hung said at a session themed “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth” that Vietnam wants BRICS to take a bigger role in driving dialogue and cooperation, building and consolidating trust, finding solutions to global challenges and advancing reforms of the multilateral system to better serve the interests of developing countries.

Having highly evaluating the priorities of “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, the Vietnamese leader put forth three major orientations for BRICS to uphold its role going forward.

First, he suggested moving from reacting to volatility to proactively building resilience and self-reliance of economies by bolstering cooperation and supporting developing countries in building flexible policymaking, governance and strategic forecasting capacity; improving labour productivity, economic resilience and dynamism; and preventing crises in a timely manner while proactively responding to shocks, particularly in the economic and financial spheres and current cross-border challenges.

Second, PM Hung proposed moving from simply scaling up cooperation toward renewing traditional growth drivers while building new, inclusive and sustainable ones. That means tighter trade and investment policy coordination, open markets, leveraging existing financial mechanisms and pooling long-term capital at reasonable cost so developing countries get more equitable access to capital for digital transformation and green transition.

Third, he said it is necessary to turn science-technology and innovation cooperation opportunities into concrete projects through joint studies, workforce training, technology transfer, with a focus on high-impact fields like artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart agriculture and clean energy.

Vietnam’s own development model centres on people, institutional reform, modern governance and science and technology, while ensuring harmony among economic growth, social equity and environmental protection, he said, affirming that Vietnam stands ready to work with BRICS in a spirit of responsibility, goodwill and substantive cooperation to create a peaceful, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future for all countries and people.

PM Hung’s speech was highly welcomed by the host country and leaders attending the summit.

Indian PM Narendra Modi, this year’s BRICS Chair, presided over the summit, which drew heads of state and government, senior leaders from BRICS members and country partners, and heads of international organisations. It stood as the most important event of India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship and marked 20 years since BRICS was founded.

Discussions spanned global and regional issues of common concern, including global governance reform, multilateral mechanisms, regional peace and stability, and sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

Leaders reaffirmed their determination to deepen cooperation across BRICS’s three pillars of politics-security, economy-finance, and culture and people-to-people ties in pursuit of peace and a more representative, equitable global order. They agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, finance, sci-tech, energy security, agriculture, food security, just energy transition, environment protection, health care and people-to-people exchanges.

They also stressed the need for stable energy markets, uninterrupted supply from diversified sources, and stronger resilience and protection for critical energy infrastructure./.

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Trung said the visits achieved the objectives and requirements set out, with important results for Vietnam’s relations with Russia and France as well as the country’s development in the new period.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam’s state visit to Russia, official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit from September 7-12 produced comprehensive and substantive outcomes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said.

In an interview granted to the press following the trip, Trung said the visits achieved the objectives and requirements set out, with important results for Vietnam’s relations with Russia and France as well as the country’s development in the new period.

The trips were General Secretary and President Lam’s first visits to the two countries in his new position following the successful 14th National Party Congress, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

It also carried special significance as it was the first state visit to Russia by a top Vietnamese Party and State leader since 1991, and General Secretary and President Lam’s second official visit to France. His participation in the space summit was also significant, as it was the first international summit at the head-of-state level devoted to outer space, according to Trung.

The Vietnamese leader received warm and solemn welcome in both Russia and France, reflecting the importance the two countries have attached to relations with Vietnam and its Party and State leaders, the minister said.

During the visits, the Vietnamese top leader held talks and meetings with the highest-ranking leaders of both countries, representatives of political parties and leaders from various sectors, including businesses, academia, science and technology, and education. He also met with Vietnamese communities in the two countries.

Members of the Vietnamese delegation held substantive working sessions with their counterparts, contributing to concrete outcomes across a wide range of fields.

A notable outcome was the high level of consensus reached between Vietnam and the Russian and French leaders on issues of mutual concern, the achievements of bilateral relations and directions for future cooperation.

The exchanges helped enhance mutual understanding amid new developments in the regional and international situation, while further consolidating the high level of political trust established following the Vietnamese top leader’s historic visits to France in October 2024 and Russia in May 2025, Trung said.

Beyond political ties, the Vietnamese, Russian and French leaders placed strong emphasis on translating existing agreements into concrete results in such areas as economy, trade, investment, science and technology, and education and training.

Despite the relatively short duration of the trip, a wide range of cooperation programmes were discussed and recognised in the Vietnam-Russia and Vietnam-France joint statements, business forums, science and technology forums and cooperation documents signed during the visits.

Vietnam and Russia, as well as Vietnam and France, can fully leverage their cooperation potential to meet the requirements and interests of each party.

All three sides agreed that two-way trade and investment should grow further to match the comprehensive strategic partnership frameworks and the respective strengths and potential of the countries.

Science and technology emerged as a particularly promising area. Both Russia and France agreed that the sector should become a new breakthrough area in their cooperation with Vietnam.

General Secretary and President Lam called for a change in thinking and new approaches to economic and technological cooperation, a view that received strong support from the Russian and French sides.

Rather than focusing mainly on how much Vietnam imports from or exports to its partners, or on conventional technology transfer, Vietnam should work with Russia and France to conduct joint research, production and development of common products, while strengthening linkages and connecting supply chains, Trung said.

“This is a very important approach to guiding cooperation between Vietnam and Russia and between Vietnam and France in the coming period,” he noted.

Trung added that another highly significant point of the visits is that, through meetings and exchanges, the countries have gained a clear understanding and appreciation of Vietnam’s current approach, thereby reaching consensus to jointly implement it.

General Secretary and President Lam affirmed that the Vietnamese leaders and Government would direct relevant agencies to address individual projects and remove difficulties and obstacles where necessary, with the aim of producing concrete results and opening new avenues for cooperation, according to the minister.

The development of Vietnam – Russia and Vietnam – France relations contributes not only to the achievement of Vietnam’s socio-economic and scientific-technological development goals in the coming period. As Russia and France are both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, strengthening ties with the two countries will help Vietnam implement the foreign policy set out by the 14th National Party Congress, enhance its international standing and reinforce its external relations in the Asia-Pacific region and the wider world.

Closer cooperation with the two countries can also contribute to peace, stability and cooperation at regional and global levels, Trung said.

Regarding the International Space Summit in France, leaders from France, other nations, and international organisations highly appreciated the participation and significant address of the Vietnamese top leader, Trung said.

Turning agreements into concrete projects

The next priority is to ensure that the outcomes of the visits are translated into specific programmes, plans and projects.

First, Vietnamese ministries, sectors, localities, agencies and businesses, together with their Russian and French counterparts, should closely coordinate in developing action plans based on high-level agreements and common perceptions, Trung said.

Such plans should clearly identify tasks, timelines, focal points, responsibilities and expected results, with the practical interests of people and businesses on both sides as the ultimate goal and concrete outcomes as the measure of effectiveness.

Second, existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms should also be fully utilised. The sides need to conduct regular reviews, promptly address difficulties, closely monitor the implementation of high-level agreements and continue improving legal frameworks to facilitate key projects in strategic areas.

Third, the implementation of strategic and iconic projects should be prioritised. For Russia, priority should be given to strategic projects, including the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant project, oil and gas, energy, railway and logistics projects, as well as joint research, technology transfer and human resources training.

With France, Vietnam should continue to effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), while actively addressing bottlenecks in trade, investment, market connectivity, logistics and supply chains. The two sides should create favourable conditions for businesses to participate more deeply in specific projects.

Forth, Vietnam will also strengthen coordination with the countries at international and regional forums, particularly the United Nations, ASEAN and other multilateral mechanisms in which Vietnam and its partners participate.

As a member of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Vietnam wishes to deepen cooperation with member states, including Russia and France, to promote the peaceful use of outer space and contribute to sustainable development.

Looking ahead, Trung expressed his confidence that, under the direction of the governments of the three countries and with continued efforts by relevant agencies, Vietnam, Russia and France will make full use of their potential and opportunities to bring bilateral relations into a new period of stronger and more effective development.

Such cooperation, he said, will contribute to the development of each country while better meeting the aspirations and interests of their people and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world./.

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The State visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam reaffirmed the solid historical foundation and high level of political trust between the two countries – a valuable asset of the Vietnamese and Russian people.

The State visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam on September 7-9 was a success, leaving a strong imprint across Party, State, parliamentary, and people-to-people channels and economic, science-technology and cultural areas.

It has also opened a new phase of deep and substantive cooperation, contributing to consolidating the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

​The visit took place as Vietnam enters a new development period following the 14th National Party Congress, looking toward the goals of achieving double-digit growth and becoming a high-income nation by 2030 and 2045. It reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of attaching importance to relations with Russia, while creating fresh political momentum for aligning bilateral cooperation with the strategic development strategies of each country.

Russian historian Anton Bredikhin, senior researcher at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia under the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that General Secretary and President Lam’s visit marked a new historic milestone, affirming the unwavering commitment and determination to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and close cooperation between the two countries.

During talks and meetings, leaders of the two countries reached broad consensus on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a high level of political and strategic trust; building balanced and sustainable economic, trade and investment ties; making defence-security cooperation a strategic pillar; treating energy and oil and gas as a strategic breakthrough; and making science-technology, innovation and human resources key drivers. Cultural and people-to-people exchanges were identified as bridges connecting the two nations.

The two sides also agreed to deepen cooperation in science, technology, education and training, while promoting joint research in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, digital technology, AI, biotechnology, new materials, automation and high-tech agriculture, as well as technology transfer and exchanges among experts, scientists, universities, research institutes and technology enterprises.

Addressing the Vietnam-Russia science and technology forum, which saw the participation of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and nearly 500 experts and scientists of the two nations, General Secretary and President Lam called for new mindset, new approaches and higher goals, stressing that cooperation should move beyond expert exchanges towards jointly mastering technologies, creating products and joining markets. He said the two sides should focus on priority areas and strategic technologies such as nuclear energy, space and satellite technology, semiconductors and microelectronics, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and new materials.

The Vietnamese leader also met leaders of AFK Sistema and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), encouraging investment and cooperation in high technology, cybersecurity, biometrics, smart cities, AI, big data, green transport, digital transformation, vaccine and next-generation biological product production, infrastructure, logistics and healthcare.

According to Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan, General Secretary and President Lam particularly emphasised the new pillar of cooperation: science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, focusing on how Vietnam can gradually research, acquire, master, and create strategic technologies to serve national development.

The Russian side agreed to expand funding for joint strategic research projects and support training in nuclear technology. Vietnam will, for the first time, be invited by the Russian government to send at least 50 young scientists to participate in the Young Scientists Congress in Russia in December.

In addition to political and economic activities, the visit also demonstrated the depth of ties between the two peoples, leaving a profound cultural and humanitarian imprint and fostering people-to-people exchanges.

In the framework of the visit, the Vietnamese delegation paid floral tribute at the monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Alexander Garden by the western wall of the Kremlin.

Meeting representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia, General Secretary and President Lam stressed that the Political Bureau’s Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW identifies overseas Vietnamese as an important strategic resource and called on the community to strengthen solidarity and integration as well as promoting its bridging role.

The visit reaffirmed the solid historical foundation and high level of political trust between the two countries – a valuable asset of the Vietnamese and Russian people. Bilateral cooperation has gone beyond traditional areas and made breakthroughs in new fields to meet the requirements of the new development period, with expectations of creating a lasting imprint for the prosperity of the two nations and for peace and stability in the region and the world./.

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Vietnam and India are among the world’s fastest-growing economies and have highly complementary strengths, with substantial untapped potential for cooperation. They expressed determination to step up measures to achieve the target of 25 billion USD in bilateral trade at an early date and facilitate market access for products from both countries, particularly pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, fisheries and livestock products.

 Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12 as part of his trip to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

The Vietnamese leader conveyed the warm regards and best wishes from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam to PM Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders.

He congratulated India and PM Narendra Modi personally on the success of the BRICS Summit 2026, as well as on the country’s outstanding socio-economic achievements. He expressed confidence that India would successfully implement its “Vision 2047” to become a developed country.

He spoke highly of PM Narendra Modi’s initiative on the Global South Voice Forum and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to coordinate with India in contributing to BRICS initiatives in 2026, particularly in innovation, digital transformation, clean energy and sustainable development.

Against the backdrop of major shifts in the regional and global landscape, PM Hung underscored that Vietnam and India have remained close, steadfast and loyal friends. The elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to India in May 2026 reflected the depth of bilateral relations, the maturity of political trust, shared visions and converging strategic interests, while opening up broad opportunities for future cooperation, he stated.

He noted that Vietnam and India share many similarities in their development orientations, policies and goals, creating opportunities for the two countries to advance cooperation across a wide range of areas.

PM Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure and warmly welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart to India. He praised Vietnam’s participation in BRICS, saying its attendance at the 18th BRICS Summit had helped elevate the stature of the gathering.

He recalled his deep impression of Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s May state visit and conveyed his regards to the top Vietnamese leader.
He highlighted the two countries’ long-standing traditional ties and their bonds forged through history, culture and civilisation, as well as similarities in their foreign policies and shared development vision. He affirmed that Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East policy.

The two PMs welcomed the significant progress made in Vietnam-India ties. They noted that the 2024-2028 Action Programme and the outcomes of Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit are being actively implemented, and agreed to maintain the current strong momentum and high level of political trust.

They also agreed to maintain regular exchanges and coordination between the leaders of the two countries on bilateral, regional and international issues, looking ahead to the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

The two leaders agreed that Vietnam and India are among the world’s fastest-growing economies and have highly complementary strengths, with substantial untapped potential for cooperation. They expressed determination to step up measures to achieve the target of 25 billion USD in bilateral trade at an early date and facilitate market access for products from both countries, particularly pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, fisheries and livestock products.

PM Hung proposed that the two sides establish economic corridors and supply chains to enhance connectivity between their economies, consider launching negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), and work actively with ASEAN member states to accelerate the completion of the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).

He welcomed major Indian corporations to invest in Vietnam in such areas as technology, infrastructure, energy and pharmaceuticals.

 Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12 as part of his trip to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

The Vietnamese leader conveyed the warm regards and best wishes from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam to PM Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders.

He congratulated India and PM Narendra Modi personally on the success of the BRICS Summit 2026, as well as on the country’s outstanding socio-economic achievements. He expressed confidence that India would successfully implement its “Vision 2047” to become a developed country.

He spoke highly of PM Narendra Modi’s initiative on the Global South Voice Forum and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to coordinate with India in contributing to BRICS initiatives in 2026, particularly in innovation, digital transformation, clean energy and sustainable development.

Against the backdrop of major shifts in the regional and global landscape, PM Hung underscored that Vietnam and India have remained close, steadfast and loyal friends. The elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to India in May 2026 reflected the depth of bilateral relations, the maturity of political trust, shared visions and converging strategic interests, while opening up broad opportunities for future cooperation, he stated.

He noted that Vietnam and India share many similarities in their development orientations, policies and goals, creating opportunities for the two countries to advance cooperation across a wide range of areas.

PM Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure and warmly welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart to India. He praised Vietnam’s participation in BRICS, saying its attendance at the 18th BRICS Summit had helped elevate the stature of the gathering.

He recalled his deep impression of Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s May state visit and conveyed his regards to the top Vietnamese leader.
He highlighted the two countries’ long-standing traditional ties and their bonds forged through history, culture and civilisation, as well as similarities in their foreign policies and shared development vision. He affirmed that Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East policy.

The two PMs welcomed the significant progress made in Vietnam-India ties. They noted that the 2024-2028 Action Programme and the outcomes of Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit are being actively implemented, and agreed to maintain the current strong momentum and high level of political trust.

They also agreed to maintain regular exchanges and coordination between the leaders of the two countries on bilateral, regional and international issues, looking ahead to the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

The two leaders agreed that Vietnam and India are among the world’s fastest-growing economies and have highly complementary strengths, with substantial untapped potential for cooperation. They expressed determination to step up measures to achieve the target of 25 billion USD in bilateral trade at an early date and facilitate market access for products from both countries, particularly pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, fisheries and livestock products.

PM Hung proposed that the two sides establish economic corridors and supply chains to enhance connectivity between their economies, consider launching negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), and work actively with ASEAN member states to accelerate the completion of the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).

He welcomed major Indian corporations to invest in Vietnam in such areas as technology, infrastructure, energy and pharmaceuticals.

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A recent meeting of the Central Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, marked a new phase in implementing Resolution 57 following the committee’s restructuring.ư

More than 18 months after the Politburo issued Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, localities nationwide have rolled out concrete measures to translate it into practical programmes, mechanisms and initiatives supporting national development.

Shifting from process to measurable outcomes

A recent meeting of the Central Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, chaired by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, marked a new phase in implementing Resolution 57 following the committee’s restructuring.

He stressed that the reorganisation represented not merely an administrative adjustment but a strategic shift to meet the demands of the next development stage.

The meeting emphasised moving from monitoring implementation to managing outcomes. Each task must clearly define the problem to be solved, expected outputs, end users, responsible agencies and individuals, implementation conditions and evaluation criteria.

A task should only be considered complete when its results are in use and deliver measurable impact. Projects ready for implementation should proceed without delay, while unresolved issues must have clear timelines and responsibilities. New or unprecedented initiatives may be piloted under controlled conditions before wider rollout.

This reflects rising expectations for science and technology programmes. While institutional reforms and policy frameworks laid the foundation, success will now be judged by technologies, products and tangible contributions to socio-economic development.

General Secretary and President Lam also highlighted the need to transform Vietnam from a workforce reliant on routine labour to one driven by creativity, making high-quality human resources the country’s greatest long-term asset.

Farmers should become digital farmers capable of using advanced agricultural technologies; workers should master modern equipment; entrepreneurs should lead innovation; and public officials should shift from administrative management to development-oriented governance.

Achieving this requires investment to focus on high-impact, scalable projects with clear applications rather than fragmented initiatives that fail to produce competitive technologies.

Research must be geared towards commercialisation and enhancing national competitiveness, with businesses involved from identifying challenges through research, testing and commercial deployment. The State should refine institutions, commission research, share risks and help create early markets, while universities and research institutes should be assessed by the practical value of their technologies and products.

These priorities provide a framework not only for central agencies but also for local governments to develop initiatives suited to local conditions.

Local implementation gathers pace

The national strategy is increasingly reflected in concrete local programmes aimed at developing skilled human resources, advancing strategic technologies, strengthening links between research institutions and businesses, and bringing innovation into practical application.

The central province of Gia Lai has emerged as one of the most active provinces by identifying quantum technology and semiconductors as strategic priorities.

It has hosted an International Conference on Quantum Technology and Semiconductors, launched the “Road to Vietnam Quantum” programme and designated 2026 as Gia Lai Quantum Year under the theme “Connecting Quantum – Mastering Technology – Driving Development.”

Provincial leaders said the focus on quantum technology is intended not to follow global trends but to prepare early by developing talent, research capacity and international partnerships in technologies expected to shape future growth. The province aims to advance science, technology, education and an innovation-friendly environment simultaneously.

Meanwhile, strengthening governance for atomic energy has become another priority. The seventh National Nuclear Regulatory Conference, held in Quang Ninh province, reviewed progress in radiation and nuclear safety management and identified priorities for 2026–2035.

Participants called for improvements in the legal framework, stronger regulatory capacity, workforce development aligned with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards, and closer coordination among regulators, local authorities and international partners. These measures are considered essential for ensuring the safe, secure and internationally compliant expansion of atomic energy applications and Vietnam’s nuclear power programme.

Alongside developing emerging technologies, many localities are seeking closer cooperation among government agencies, universities, research institutes and businesses.

At a scientific workshop on strengthening links between government, academia and industry, Lam Dong province outlined plans to establish a long-term cooperation mechanism with businesses at its centre. Rather than simply supporting research, the province aims to encourage demand-driven innovation.

Under this “co-creation” model, businesses would help define research priorities, provide co-investment, adopt research outcomes and commercialise new technologies. The State will coordinate policies and resources, while universities and research institutes would contribute expertise, technology solutions and skilled personnel. Success will be measured by commercialisation and socio-economic impact.

This approach mirrors the direction set by General Secretary and State President Lam, who called for businesses to participate throughout the innovation process and for research institutions to be evaluated based on the technologies and value they generate. The alignment between central policy and local implementation shows growing efforts to make research more responsive to development needs.

More than 18 months after Resolution 57 was introduced, implementation has entered a phase where concrete results matter most. While institutional reforms remain important, the effectiveness of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation will increasingly be judged by successful execution and the creation of products and technologies that deliver tangible value to the economy and society./.

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Reflecting on the agreement’s sixth anniversary, EuroCham Chairman Bruno Jaspaert said that nearly half of all EU-Vietnam trade over the past three decades has taken place under the EVFTA, underscoring the rapid acceleration of economic integration once market access barriers were removed.

Six years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into force on August 1, 2020, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) says the pact has fundamentally reshaped bilateral economic ties, turning political commitments into high-value trade integration, strengthening business confidence and firmly positioning Vietnam in global value chains.

Trade integration gathers pace

Official data from Vietnam’s Department of Customs and the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that cumulative two-way trade between Vietnam and the European Union exceeded 900 billion USD between January 1995 and June 2026.

Notably, 383.8 billion USD, or 42.6% of total bilateral trade over the past three decades, was generated during the six years following the EVFTA’s implementation in August 2020.

Reflecting on the agreement’s sixth anniversary, EuroCham Chairman Bruno Jaspaert said that nearly half of all EU-Vietnam trade over the past three decades has taken place under the EVFTA, underscoring the rapid acceleration of economic integration once market access barriers were removed.

Six years ago, the EVFTA was an ambitious political commitment. Today, its impact is tangible and measurable, he said.

According to Jaspaert, the agreement has reshaped trade flows, strengthened business confidence and established Vietnam as one of Europe’s most important economic anchors in Asia. As the voice of the European business community in Vietnam, EuroCham will continue promoting growth through evidence-based policy advocacy and constructive public-private dialogue.

He added that the agreement’s value is also reflected in the growing number of European companies incorporating Vietnam into their long-term business strategies.

Among European firms actively engaged in bilateral trade, half reported direct benefits from EVFTA tariff preferences.

EuroCham’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) for the second quarter of 2026 found that 55% of surveyed European businesses now regard Vietnam as either a core operational hub or a priority growth market, while another 22% consider the country an important component of their regional network.

Sector-specific data indicate that companies in trade, logistics and consumer goods have benefited the most. One in four surveyed firms in these sectors reported cost savings of 16-30%, twice the average across all industries.

Logistics providers noted that wider utilisation of EVFTA preferences by customers had driven steady growth in freight forwarding, warehousing and supply chain distribution services.

A European importer participating in the survey said more than 80% of its EU-Vietnam trade now benefits from EVFTA tariff preferences. While lower tariffs have only modestly improved profit margins, reduced import costs have enabled the company to lower prices, strengthen competitiveness in Vietnam and create additional room for growth.

Foundation for high-value investment

While merchandise trade has expanded rapidly, European foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown at a more measured pace. European investors continue to place strong emphasis on regulatory predictability, administrative efficiency and robust legal safeguards when making long-term investment decisions.

EuroCham said this highlights the strategic importance of securing full ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by all EU member states.

Whereas the EVFTA liberalises trade, the EVIPA would establish a strong legal framework and modern dispute settlement mechanisms, creating a secure foundation for high-quality European investment in clean energy, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

EuroCham Vice Chairman Jean-Jacques Bouflet said that following the elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026, the EVFTA has become the cornerstone of a new era of economic diplomacy.
Its legacy extends well beyond trade volumes, he noted.

By demonstrating that an ambitious free trade agreement between Europe and an emerging Asian economy can generate tangible economic benefits, the EVFTA has become a valuable model for broader regional and cross-regional partnerships.

Vietnam is helping pave the way for deeper EU-ASEAN cooperation by building the trust needed to transform trading partners into indispensable collaborators in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

Unlike earlier-generation free trade agreements, Bouflet said, the EVFTA goes beyond tariff reductions to cover customs cooperation, technical standards, intellectual property, sustainable development and regulatory transparency.

As environmental standards, product traceability requirements and supply chain due diligence continue to evolve under initiatives such as the European Green Deal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), companies’ ability to understand and comply with these rules will become an increasingly decisive factor in maintaining competitiveness.

Vietnam’s export advantages will increasingly depend on effective compliance, he said. Simplifying customs procedures, accelerating tax refunds, digitalising documentation and clarifying rules of origin would enable more businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to take full advantage of the EVFTA.

Although Vietnam maintains a substantial trade surplus with the EU, Bouflet stressed that the partnership should not be viewed as a zero-sum relationship.

Instead, the EVFTA has created a highly complementary economic ecosystem in which each side builds on its comparative strengths.

Europe supplies high-value technologies, advanced machinery and pharmaceuticals that directly enhance Vietnam’s industrial productivity, while Vietnam’s strengths in electronics, engineering, textiles and garments, footwear, furniture and agricultural products reinforce European supply chains and serve millions of consumers across the bloc.

Against this backdrop, EuroCham sees considerable scope for expanding cooperation and encourages Vietnam to increase imports of high-value European technologies to support industrial modernisation and move further up global value chains.

The EU currently accounts for around 12% of Vietnam’s total exports but only 4% of its imports. Greater adoption of advanced European technologies would not only help rebalance bilateral trade but also strengthen Vietnam’s long-term competitiveness and accelerate the upgrading of its industrial base within global value chains./.

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VGP – General Secretary and President To Lam on August 1 requested the entire diplomatic sector and foreign affairs agencies to focus on six key tasks in his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference.

Below is the translation of General Secretary and President To Lam’s keynote speech for reference:

Distinguished leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front,

Distinguished leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and leaders of the diplomatic sector through various periods,

Dear comrades and delegates,

Today, I am delighted to attend the 33rd Diplomatic Conference. On behalf of the Party and State leadership, and with my personal affection, I would like to extend my warm greetings, sincere regards, and heartiest congratulations to all delegates, cadres, civil servants, public employees, and personnel engaged in foreign affairs and diplomacy both at home and abroad. I wish our Conference great success.

This Diplomatic Conference is held at a momentous juncture as our nation enters a new stage of development after over 80 years since the founding of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam) and 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation). Marking the first time a Party Congress Resolution defines foreign affairs and diplomacy as a “crucial and regular” task, foreign relations are no longer merely about managing external ties, but have become an integral component of our national composite strength. Foreign affairs is not the task of diplomatic agencies alone, but the cause of the entire Party, the entire population, the entire military, and the entire political system. Therefore, this Diplomatic Conference carries exceptional significance, extending far beyond the scope of a sectoral meeting, serving as an important opportunity for us to deliberate on foreign affairs across the entire political system.

The 14th National Party Congress has set forth the orientation for national development in the new era. Resolution No. 59 of the 13th Politburo on international integration and Resolution No. 06 of the Politburo on implementing the foreign policy of the 14th National Party Congress have clearly defined major guidelines. The Central Steering Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Integration has been established. The policy is clear, and the directing mechanism is being perfected. The urgent imperative now is to organize execution correctly, swiftly, and with tangible outcomes.

Therefore, the 33rd Diplomatic Conference must help the entire foreign affairs system clearly identify what has been accomplished and what remains delayed; unify priority tasks, coordination mechanisms, and concrete deliverables to be achieved following this Conference.

Dear comrades,

Since the 32nd Diplomatic Conference, the world has witnessed rapid and complex transformations, with many events exceeding conventional forecasts. In that context, foreign relations and international integration have been implemented proactively, synchronously, and achieved many significant results.

First and foremost, diplomatic sector has coordinated closely with national defense and security sectors, contributing to firmly maintaining a peaceful and stable environment; protecting independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and national interests; and ensuring our nation has not been caught passive or unprepared.

Our external posture continues to expand and elevate. Since the 32nd Conference, Viet Nam has established or upgraded relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with 9 partners, Strategic Partnerships with 11 countries, and Comprehensive Partnerships with 5 countries.

These new frameworks demonstrate Viet Nam’s rising political trust and international standing, opening up further potential for cooperation in economy, science, technology, education, defense, security, and people-to-people exchanges. Relations with neighboring countries, major powers, ASEAN Member States, key partners, and traditional friends continue to be consolidated. External channels are coordinating more seamlessly.

Multilateral diplomacy has left many notable footprints. Viet Nam successfully hosted the ASEAN Future Forum, the P4G Summit, and the Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime; was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term with the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific Group; assumed key positions at the UN and UNESCO; and actively contributed to the UN peacekeeping operations and addressing global challenges facing humanity.

Economic diplomacy has been aligned more closely with national development requirements. We have signed 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering over 60 countries and territories. Total import-export turnover in 2025 reached approximately US$930 billion, placing Viet Nam among the top 20 trading economies globally. Registered FDI reached over US$38 billion, with realized capital exceeding US$27 billion—the highest level in 5 years. Foreign affairs has contributed significantly to market expansion, supply chain diversification, and attracting capital, technology, and knowledge.

Sci-tech diplomacy has received greater emphasis. Overseas representative missions have actively connected research centers, tech corporations, experts, and overseas Vietnamese intellectuals with domestic needs. Cultural diplomacy and external information work have broadly promoted the image of a peaceful, stable, innovative, and responsible Viet Nam. Work regarding overseas Vietnamese continues to reinforce the great national unity block. Consular protection has been deployed promptly across complex areas.

These achievements affirm the correctness of our foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, resilience, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development; diversification and multilateralization; and proactive, comprehensive, deep, and effective international integration. We firmly adhere to our goals and principles while remaining flexible in approach and execution; safeguarding national interests while respecting international law; thereby gaining widespread consensus from our people and international friends.

Such results are attributable to the centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, directly the Politburo and the Secretariat; the effective state administration; the close guidance of Party and State leaders; and the active engagement of the entire political system. Coordination among the pillars of foreign affairs, between central and local levels, and between foreign affairs, defense, security, and development has grown increasingly tight.

In particular, behind these achievements is the vital contribution of foreign service cadres and personnel. In every circumstance and post, you have consistently displayed political mettle, dedication, and loyalty to the Fatherland, the Party, the State, and the people, putting national interests above all else. On behalf of the Party and State leadership, I warmly commend and praise your immense and practical contributions.

Dear comrades,

While we welcome these accomplishments, we must not grow complacent. The notable shortcoming today lies not in the lack of guidelines, but primarily in concrete implementation.

Strategic research and forecasting have at times failed to keep pace with developments. Certain reports remain overly descriptive, failing to pinpoint impacts on Viet Nam or provide actionable solutions. The quality of advisory work is inconsistent; research capacity regarding emerging issues such as technology, digital economy, energy, supply chains, and international law remains limited. Digital transformation within the diplomatic sector remains slow, and data sharing is still constrained.

The operationalization of several resolutions, conclusions, agreements, and international commitments has been sluggish. Some matters lack follow-through; institutional responsibilities are not always clear; and bottlenecks are not resolved in a timely manner. Good political relations in certain regions have not been translated proportionally into commercial markets, tangible projects, technology transfer, or benefits for citizens and enterprises. Certain activities still place greater emphasis on the number of meetings and signed documents rather than end results.

Inter-agency coordination is occasionally lacking in synchronization. In several areas where multiple agencies participate, no single entity assumes ultimate accountability. Identified bottlenecks persist due to overlapping regulations, lengthy procedures, or hesitation in decision-making. Ties between the central government and local authorities, and between overseas missions, ministries, and businesses remain loose. Sometimes we are not adequately prepared to capitalize on external opportunities.

Dear comrades,

The global landscape is moving fast and growing immensely complex. Strategic competition among major powers has intensified. Economy, trade, technology, data, energy, and supply chains are increasingly intertwined with politics and national security. Conflicts endure; international law and multilateral institutions face mounting pressures. Climate change, energy, food, and water security, as well as transboundary crime, directly impact all nations.

Science and technology are fundamentally reshaping production methods, governance, and the global balance of power. Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, digital infrastructure, and new energy present both immense opportunities and novel risks. Nations that master technology, data, and high-quality human resources will gain strategic advantages, whereas those slow to transform risk falling further behind.

Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the shared aspiration. The Asia-Pacific region continues to be a vibrant growth center, with ASEAN playing a central role. Many countries express desire to expand cooperation with Viet Nam. Achievements after four decades of Doi Moi, coupled with political stability, market scale, human resources, and growing international prestige, provide our country with favorable new conditions. The overseas Vietnamese community is growing stronger, with expanding potential to contribute to national construction and development.

The question now is to recognize opportunities early and translate them into concrete results. We cannot passively wait for favorable conditions, nor can we merely react when situations arise. The more complex the situation, the more calm, proactive, and resolute we must remain; confident yet cautious, bold yet not adventurous, flexible in tactics while firm on principles. Expanding cooperation must go hand in hand with consolidating strategic autonomy, internal strength, and resilience.

Now is the time for foreign affairs to exercise its pioneering role: seeing ahead, advising correctly, and acting promptly; contributing to protecting the Fatherland early and from afar; paving the way, connecting partners, and leveraging resources for national development. Being a pioneer also means following tasks through to the end, proactively clearing obstacles, and taking responsibility for outcomes.

To bring the foreign policy of the 14th National Party Congress and Party resolutions to life, I request the entire diplomatic sector and foreign affairs agencies to focus on six key tasks:

First, continuously innovate mindsets, elevating the quality of strategic research, forecasting, and advisory work.

In a rapidly changing world, slow thinking leads to delayed action. Research must stay one step ahead, assisting Party and State leaders in detecting trends, opportunities, and risks early, anticipating scenarios to avoid strategic surprises. We must perceive the world accurately, understand our national condition clearly, and correctly define our interests and capabilities. Research must center on issues directly impacting Viet Nam’s long-term security and development: strategic adjustments of major powers; shifts in economic, technological, and power centers; volatility in trade, finance, energy, and water resources. AI, semiconductors, digital economy, green transition, cybersecurity, and data security must be researched early and thoroughly. Reasearch work needs to pay special attention to detecting opportunities and putting forth concrete actions.

Every report must clearly answer: What is happening? How does it impact Viet Nam? What is the solution? What should be done first? Who will execute it? Reports should be concise, contain fresh insights, clear assessments, and actionable recommendations. We must enhance exchanges between research bodies and operational units, between domestic agencies and overseas missions, while leveraging networks of experts, businesses, and overseas Vietnamese.

Mindset innovation demands courage in offering recommendations. Advisory cadres must dare to raise issues, defend sound proposals, and take responsibility. Our new position and strength demand a confident, proactive, and responsible posture, balanced with sincerity, humility, and respect for partners.

Second, deepen and enhance the effectiveness of external relations. 

Established and upgraded relationship frameworks must be concretized through action plans and projects with measurable outcomes. Upgrading ties marks the beginning of a new chapter, not the end of a job. Every high-level visit must be followed by an implementation plan; every agreement must specify the lead agency, responsibilities, timeline, oversight mechanism, and expected deliverables.

Foreign policy priorities are clearly defined. Across all relationships, we must place high value on trust, sincerity, and long-term mutual benefit, addressing differences appropriately without letting isolated issues affect overall bilateral ties.

The effectiveness of relationships is not measured by the frequency of contact or names of partnerships. The true yardsticks are a consolidated peaceful environment, protected national interests, expanded markets, realized projects, enhanced tech capabilities, and tangible benefits for the people.

Third, advance development-serving diplomacy into depth, taking substantive effectiveness as the ultimate measure. 

Our targets for 2030 and 2045 impose high demands. Foreign affairs must directly serve the transformation of the growth model, enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and economic self-reliance. Economic diplomacy must follow projects through until results are achieved.

Priority must be given to mobilizing resources for science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, private sector development, and high-quality FDI. We must selectively attract projects in high technology, semiconductors, AI, digital infrastructure, clean energy, biotechnology, and modern agriculture—linking investment with technology transfer, workforce training, and integration of Vietnamese enterprises into global value chains.

Every overseas mission must grasp domestic needs, understand strengths of the host countries, identify right partners, and track progress diligently. Domestic ministries, sectors, and localities must prepare projects, mechanisms, sites, and human resources to receive investments. External opportunities become real resources only when internal capacity is ready. This is the shared task of overseas diplomatic missions, domestic agencies, enterprises, and citizens.

Science and technology diplomacy must become a routine task. We must build technology partnership networks, bridge research institutes, universities, and businesses; track emerging trends, standards, and policies; and bring relevant knowledge and technology home. Diplomacy is not merely about securing capital, but capturing knowledge, talent, and best practices.

Parallel to this, we must improve the quality of overseas Vietnamese affairs, cultural diplomacy, external communications, consular work, and citizen protection. We must facilitate conditions for overseas compatriots to remain connected with and contribute to the homeland, mobilizing intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and network of experts. Consular services must be convenient and transparent; citizen protection must be swift, accurate, and responsible. All foreign relations activities must ultimately serve the Fatherland and the People.

Fourth, elevate multilateral diplomacy and execute comprehensive, synchronized, and effective international integration.

We must continue to play an active role at the UN, ASEAN, APEC, and Mekong sub-regional mechanisms; contributing to peacekeeping, food and water security, climate response, energy transition, and sustainable development. Hosting APEC 2027 must be prepared early in terms of contents, initiatives, infrastructure, human resource, and diplomatic advocacy.

Executing Resolution No. 59 must tie international integration with institutional improvement and internal capacity building. International commitments must be systematically reviewed, institutionalized into domestic law, and strictly implemented to drive domestic reforms and competitiveness. Deep integration must not lead to dependency; openness must preserve autonomy; absorbing global knowledge must enrich Vietnamese identity and national strength.

Fifth, strongly reform coordination, inspection, and execution mechanisms; focus on clearing bottlenecks currently stalling progress.

The Central Steering Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Integration must exercise strategic leadership and unified coordination; addressing major, novel, complex, cross-sectoral issues that exceed single-agency authority. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the standing body, must excel in advisory, synthesis, coordination, and monitoring roles; proactively flagging delays and proposing solutions.

Tasks under an agency’s remit must be resolved proactively by that agency. Cross-sectoral tasks must have a single designated lead. Matters exceeding authority must be reported to competent bodies. We cannot allow multiple agencies to participate without anyone holding ultimate accountability. Agency heads must track progress and take personal responsibility for results.

We must build a unified database on international treaties, agreements, and commitments with tracked timelines, outputs, lead entities, and coordination mandates. Data across ministries, localities, and overseas missions must be securely connected and updated to serve real-time tracking and direction.

Sixth, attach special importance to building a contingent of foreign service officers of outstanding caliber, capacity, and credibility, meeting requirements in the new era.

President Ho Chi Minh taught: “Cadres are the root of all work.” Sound resolutions and good mechanisms cannot compensate for cadres who lack firm grasp of duties, responsibility, or willingness to coordinate, leaving work stagnant. We must optimize recruitment, training, evaluation, and assignment, using capability, ethics, and performance as primary metrics. We must swiftly cultivate expert pools specializing in strategic territories and emerging fields; adopt mechanisms to attract talents.

Preceding generations left shining examples of patriotism, political resolve, self-learning spirit, and diplomatic art. Foreign service cadres today must cherish and inherit that legacy while mastering modern knowledge, technologies, foreign languages, international law, economics, and cultures of partners. A fine diplomat must above all possess steadfast political mettle, taking national interests as the compass for action. Every officer must always remember that behind them stand the Party, the State, and the people.

Dear comrades,

Regarding our conference discussions, I request that we clarify three main issues: (i) How major global shifts up to 2030 impact our national development and defense goals, and what scenarios require early preparation; (ii) Which tasks in Resolution No. 06 and Resolution No. 59 must be prioritized; what remains delayed and why. The Politburo will soon issue a new Resolution on Overseas Vietnamese work following the 20-year review of Resolution 36. We should incorporate this new direction into the conference program for study and implementation; (iii) How to effectively translate relationship frameworks and international commitments into actual markets, projects, technologies, human resources, and new capabilities for national development.

Presentations should be concise, insightful, and direct. Identifying difficulties must accompany proposed solutions. Recommending new tasks requires clear grounds, resources, and assigned lead agencies. Matters with differing views should be exchanged candidly and thoroughly for the common good.

Regarding outcomes, the Conference must produce concrete deliverables. First is an execution plan for the two resolutions on foreign affairs and international integration, defining clear priorities, timelines, and responsibilities. Next is a compiled list of delayed treaties, agreements, and key projects—categorized into self-handled tasks, cross-sectoral tasks, and those requiring higher-level policy guidance. The Conference must also identify key markets, projects, technologies, partners, and human resources to target; contribute to the one-year review of Resolution No. 59 and the preparation of a new comprehensive foreign affairs strategy.

Every ministry, sector, locality, and overseas mission must review its own workload. Immediately following the Conference, conclusions must be translated into actionable plans, assigned to the right individuals with set deadlines and regular monitoring. Immediate tasks must begin right away; obstacles must be reported; and matters beyond authority must be submitted alongside proposed solutions.

Diplomatic results are not measured merely by the number of visits, meetings, or signed documents. We must measure whether the peaceful environment is consolidated; national interests are protected; relations with partners are deepened; commitments are completed; bottlenecks are cleared; resources are secured; and citizens and businesses are better served. We should not absolutize numbers, but we must avoid vague assessments.

I request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its capacity as the standing body of the Central Steering Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Integration, to lead the synthesis of conference results, monitor implementation, and report regularly to competent authorities. Coordinating agencies must provide full information and take responsibility for progress. Only through such rigor can the Conference drive real transformation, bring resolutions to life, and turn diplomatic achievements into national strength and development resources.

Dear comrades,

The tasks ahead are heavy, yet truly glorious. I firmly believe that, carrying forward the revolutionary diplomatic tradition of Viet Nam, with intelligence, mettle, and dedication, the entire diplomatic sector and foreign affairs forces will unite, remain proactive and creative, and successfully fulfill all assigned duties—contributing to maintaining peace, safeguarding the Fatherland, expanding development space, and elevating Viet Nam’s global standing./.

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Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu reiterated Vietnam’s support for the two-State solution based on the pre-1967 borders, in line with international law and relevant UN resolutions, with a view to achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent support for the legitimate and inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, as well as for the admission of the State of Palestine as a full member of the UN.

Addressing an open debate on the situation in the Middle East held by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in New York on July 28, he urged the international community not to allow recent developments in the Middle East to overshadow the Palestinian issue.

The diplomat also reiterated Vietnam’s support for the two-State solution based on the pre-1967 borders, in line with international law and relevant UN resolutions, with a view to achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East.

In his remarks, Luu expressed deep concern over the continued conflicts and instability across the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and southern Lebanon. He said these developments have caused severe human losses, hampered humanitarian operations, disrupted trade and energy supplies, heightened regional instability, and adversely affected the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2803 as well as prospects for negotiations between the US and Iran.

He stressed that civilians and essential civilian infrastructure must be protected under all circumstances, while security and freedom of navigation and overflight must be ensured in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

He welcomed the resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran aimed at resolving differences and ending the conflict, commended the efforts by Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Türkiye, Switzerland, and other mediators in maintaining communication channels and advancing the negotiation process.

The Vietnamese representative called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, engage in constructive dialogue, and implement agreements reached in good faith.

Chaired by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its capacity as President of the UNSC for July, the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, drew representatives from more than 60 UN member states, along with senior UN officials.

Participants voiced concern that although regional tensions have shown signs of easing, the risk of renewed escalation remains, while the situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues to seriously undermine prospects for implementing the two-State solution.

They called for maintaining ceasefire agreements, ensuring full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and stepping up diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and advance a lasting political settlement./.

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The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to take place in Ha Noi from August 3 to 24, during which lawmakers are expected to adopt 20 laws and resolutions, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said on July 8.

Bills and draft resolutions to be submitted for consideration and adoption at the upcoming session

1. Law on Special Urban Areas

2. Law on Dissemination and Legal Education (amended)

3. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on State Compensation Liability

4. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Customs Law

5. Housing Law (amended)

6. Law on Real Estate Business (amended)

7. Petroleum Law (amended)

8. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Investment (revising the list of conditional business and investment sectors)

9. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on the State Bank of Viet Nam

10. Law on Anti-Money Laundering and the Law on Credit Institutions

11. Resolution on special mechanisms and policies for handling legal violations related to the state economy, private economy, and the application of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation

12. Resolution on special mechanisms and policies to remove obstacles for projects serving the APEC 2027 Summit

13. Resolution on removing obstacles for renewable energy projects

14. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Architecture

15. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of 10 laws related to administrative procedures and business investment conditions in the agriculture and environment sectors

16. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of four laws: the Law on Technology Transfer, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on Electronic Transactions, and the Law on Radio Frequencies

17. Law on Grassroots Mediation (amended)

19. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contract

19. Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Publishing

20. Law on the Prevention of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction./.

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The first session of the 16th National Assembly elected key personnel positions for the 2026–2031 term, consolidating the leadership and laying an important foundation for enhancing national governance capacity and achieving development goals.

The first session of the 16th National Assembly took place at Dien Hong Hall on April 6, marking the beginning of the 2026–2031 legislative term, with the key task of consolidating key state leadership positions in accordance with the Constitution. The National Assembly elected and approved leadership positions of the National Assembly, the State, the Government, and key judicial bodies.

On April 6, the 16th National Assembly convenes the first session at the Dien Hong Hall at the National Assembly Building in Hanoi.

Participants at the opening ceremony

National Assembly voted to elect the National Assembly Chairperson for the 2026–2031 term. 

With 491 out of 491 deputies votes in favor, the National Assembly passes a resolution electing Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the 15th National Assembly, as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly.

On the afternoon of April 6, with 100% approval from participating deputies, the National Assembly passes a resolution electing the Vice Chairpersons of the 16th National Assembly, including Mr. Do Van Chien, Mr. Nguyen Khac Dinh, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, Mr. Nguyen Hong Dien, Mr. Nguyen Doan Anh, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong, and elected members of the Standing Committee of the 16th National Assembly.

On the morning of April 7, with 495 out of 495 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly adopts a Resolution electing General Secretary To Lam as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026–2031 term.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Party and State leadership and deputies of the 16th National Assembly, presents flowers to congratulate General Secretary and President To Lam.

On the afternoon of April 7, with 100% approval from 495 deputies, the 16th National Assembly elects Le Minh Hung, a Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission, and a deputy of the 16th National Assembly, as Prime Minister for the 2026–2031 term.

Also on the afternoon of April 7, the National Assembly votes to adopt a resolution approving the list of Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers in the new Government. In the photo: Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man presents flowers to congratulate Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the six Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2026–2031 term

The 16th National Assembly elects Nguyen Van Quang, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court for the 2021–2026 term, a deputy of the 16th National Assembly, to continue serving as Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court for the 2026–2031 term

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man gives flowers to congratulate Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Procurator General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy Nguyen Huy Tien

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