The Lao “Security” newspaper, published by the Lao Ministry of Security, carried several stories alleging that forces hostile to Vietnam attempted to sabotage recent elections in the country.
Vientiane (VNA) – 🅺The Lao “Security” newspaper, published by the Lao Ministry of Security, carried several stories alleging that forces hostile to Vietnam attempted to sabotage recent elections in the country.
The newspaper said the forces abused democracy and human rights to sabotage Vietnam’s elections of deputies to the 14th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels.
Laos wants to raise awareness and vigilance among people and security forces on the fight against the “peaceful evolution” schemes of the hostile forces.
According to the newspaper, the forces induced political opportunists and those with anti-revolutionary thoughts to disseminate information distorting the socio-economic development guidelines, standpoints and policies of Vietnam.
The forces used Facebook to call for “free elections”. When independant candidates were not approved for the NA election, they urged a boycott of the election. They considered the elections to the 14th NA and People’s Councils as an opportunity to induce public doubt and a lack of confidence in the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the newspaper said.
The “Viet Tan” group and others brought forces from Vietnam to Thailand and Malaysia to train to fight against Vietnam, including using propaganda to make people misunderstand the role of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the newspaper alleged.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the groups opened a number of training courses for intellectuals and students, attracted petitioners, and developed membership at industrial parks.
After the 12th National Party Congress, police collected evidence on the groups’ plots, which aim to realise their “peaceful evolution” strategy.
The newspaper concluded that plots against Vietnam are taking place more intensely with various methods.
It stressed that the distortion of the Vietnamese socialist regime has been the unchanged target of the groups for decades.-VNA
Over 69 million voters will choose deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for 2016-2021 on May 22, a way to demonstrate their trust and and responsibilty towards the nation.
As many as 91,476 constituencies nationwide hosted a flag salute ceremony at 7am on May 22 to open the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for 2016-2021 tenure.
Major news agencies around the world on May 22 covered the election of deputies to the 14 th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for 2016-2021.
Many constituents nationwide were present at polling stations before 7am on May 22 to elect deputies to the 14 th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2016-2020 tenure.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
An election in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
