The Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo - 357 corvette, with 86 officers and sailors on board, docked at the Nha Rong port in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19, starting its five-day friendly visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam and China will step up collaboration in social affairs and people’s livelihoods under a memorandum of understanding signed on August 19.

The draft amendment to the Electricity Law proposes that the State will retain exclusive rights over the investment and construction of nuclear power plants, marking a significant development in Vietnam's energy sector.

As Vietnam approaches the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification, plans are underway for a grand parade and march in Ho Chi Minh City, involving thousands of participants from the armed forces and civilian contingents.

China consistently considers its relationship with Vietnam a priority in its policy of neighborhood diplomacy, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a meeting with visiting Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam in Beijing on August 19.

Vietnam remains steadfast in its "One China" policy, supports China's growth and the promotion of its important role to global and regional peace, cooperation and development.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji.

Vietnam always values and gives top priority to the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China.

On the morning of August 19th, General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse, received a grand ceremonial welcome in Beijing, marking the start of a significant state visit to China.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Beijing on August 18 evening, continuing their state visit to China from August 18-20.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam met with representatives of friendship organisations, family members of revolutionary generals, experts and advisors,

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing on August 18 evening.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had a meeting with Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangdong province Huang Kunming and the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Committee in Guangzhou on August 18.

On August 16th, the 13th Party Central Committee held a meeting to discuss personnel matters within its jurisdiction. During the meeting, three new members were elected to the Secretariat.

During his official state visit to China, General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse, laid a wreath and offered incense in memory of Martyr Pham Hong Thai at Huanghuagang Martyrs’ Cemetery.

On the morning of August 18th, the aircraft carrying General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse, landed at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, marking the start of an official state visit to China.

International media outlets, including China's Xinhua News Agency and the UK's BBC, have published reports on the state visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to China.

This morning, General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking delegation, departed Hanoi for a three-day state visit to China.

Based on the committee’s proposal, the Politburo will nominate candidates for leadership positions of state agencies for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo granted an interview to the press before Party General Secretary and President Lam and his spouse make a state visit to China from August 18-20