Vietnamese naval vessel begins friendship visit to China
On behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, Minh said he was confident that the activities will further strengthen mutual understanding and trust between the two militaries and navies, while contributing to the implementation of the common perceptions reached by the two countries' senior leaders on advancing more substantive defence and security cooperation.
☀️ Morning digest on July 2121/07/2026 07:52The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency. Vietnam reaffirms commitment to human rights at AMM-5920/07/2026 21:27Vietnam looks forward to working closely with fellow ASEAN members to raise the bloc's voice and contribution to international human rights efforts. Vietnam, US seek to advance economic, trade cooperation20/07/2026 20:01During a working visit to the US in mid-July, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung, accompanied by the Vietnamese Ambassador to the US and senior officials from several ministries, met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on major directions for bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Press release on 14th Party Central Committee’s third plenum20/07/2026 19:50Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Politburo, presided over the opening session. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered the opening address and chaired the event. Vietnam–Laos special relationship to deepen over time20/07/2026 18:35The editorial says the historical milestones demonstrate and reaffirm that the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two Parties, States and peoples will continue to develop and deepen in the years ahead. ☕ Afternoon briefing on July 2020/07/2026 17:08The third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, Standard Chartered sharply raising its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2026, and all six Vietnamese students winning medals at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad are among news highlights on July 20. Proactive strategy needed to counter cognitive warfare: Experts20/07/2026 15:57Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet said hostile forces are increasingly using AI and digital platforms to wage cognitive warfare targeting the ideological foundation, public confidence and internal unity. He stressed that the challenge requires continuous innovation in both methods and capabilities. 📝 OP-ED: Where public trust is secured, everything else falls into place20/07/2026 14:42Instead of merely handling information after an incident already occurred, it is necessary to proactively gauge public sentiment, anticipate trends in public opinion and address at an early stage issues that could undermine public trust. In other words, the focus must shift from “managing information” to proactively “governing public trust”. Party Central Committee’s third meeting opens in Hanoi20/07/2026 09:57The session is to discuss important issues in implementing the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution, along with items covering Party building, political system and national development in the new stage. Telling Vietnam’s story to build national soft power20/07/2026 09:46Former Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Associate Professor Dr. Duong Van Quang said digital-era communications must help build knowledge, trust and credibility through authentic and culturally distinctive stories. 📝 OP-ED: Foreign affairs expand Vietnam’s development space20/07/2026 09:21Recent diplomatic activities demonstrated that the foreign policy set out at the 14th National Party Congress is being translated into concrete action, reaffirming diplomacy as a “vital and regular” task alongside national defence and security. ☀️ Morning digest on July 2020/07/2026 08:18The government meeting with the business community, heavy losses caused by floods and landslides in the northern mountainous region, and Vietnamese students' impressive performance at the 2026 International Chemistry Olympiad and International Biology Olympiad are among news highlights last weekend. Vietnam–Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation remains cornerstone of bilateral ties: Lao scholar19/07/2026 17:13Prof. Dr. Boviengkham Vongdala described the landmark document as one of strategic significance and supreme importance to the safeguarding of the autonomy, existence and development of both nations. Top legislator underscores importance of providing better care for revolution contributors19/07/2026 16:14NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that caring for martyrs' families, Heroic Mothers, and wounded and sick soldiers has always been regarded as a focal political task, reflecting the nation’s enduring tradition of gratitude towards those who contributed to national independence and reunification. Congratulatory messages mark 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties18/07/2026 17:15General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines (1976-2026). People-to-people, cultural ties strengthen Vietnam-Thailand friendship18/07/2026 16:07Delivering a keynote speech on the future of Thailand-Vietnam relations after five decades of diplomatic ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung underscored the important role of universities not only in preserving shared history but also in shaping the future of the bilateral partnership through education, research and people-to-people connections. Vietnam values traditional friendship with Greece: FM18/07/2026 15:49To deepen practical cooperation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung proposed increasing exchanges at all levels, especially high-level visits, while strengthening coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums, particularly as Greece serves as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025–2026 term. Top leader asks for building stronger, more modern people's police force18/07/2026 14:40Party General Secretary and State President To Lam highlighted the country's recent socio-economic achievements, recognising the significant contributions by the People's Public Security force, particularly the People's Police, senior police leaders over different periods and the Association of Former People's Public Security Officers through grassroots movements safeguarding national security. PM urges stronger development foundations for sustainable growth18/07/2026 14:27Opening the event, the PM underscored the significance of the meeting, saying that it is the first engagement between the new-term government’s members and the business community - the vanguard on the economic front, playing a key role in driving growth, generating employment, and enhancing national competitiveness. Top leader meets former officials of Central Highlands Steering Committee17/07/2026 22:05During its 15 years of operation, the committee fulfilled its assigned functions and responsibilities, serving as an effective advisory body by proposing solutions to pressing issues and recommending policies to promote livelihoods and improve the life quality for locals.