Japanese prosecutors informed of Vietnam’s judicial reform
Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy Le Minh Tri has introduced Vietnam’s judicial reform to prosecutors at Japan’s Ministry of Justice, as part of his working visit to the country from October 15 to 20.
Prosecutor General Le Minh Tri introduces Vietnam's judicial reform at Japan's Ministry of Justice on October 18 (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Prosecutor General of the SupremePeople’s Procuracy Le Minh Tri has introduced Vietnam’s judicial reform toprosecutors at Japan’s Ministry of Justice, as part of his working visit to thecountry from October 15 to 20.
The event attracted the participation of hundreds ofJapanese prosecutors and law researchers.
Delivering his presentation, Tri said the Vietnamese Party,Government, and National Assembly have prioritised judicial reform towardsadvancing democracy, transparency, and openness, as well as ensuring humanrights.
To realise such targets, the 2013 Constitution and a numberof judicial acts have seen key amendments made regarding criminal justice, theofficial noted.
According to him, many principles have been added, includingthe internal and external monitoring of all operations of agencies carrying outcriminal procedures; a penal offender’s right to be presumed innocent untilproved guilty according to law in a public trial; and the right to becompensated for damage to psychological and material possessions, among others.
Tri also presented Vietnam’s measures towards preventing a miscarriageof justice and legal loopholes that allow criminals to escape punishment,highlighting that they are key to local judicial reform and an effectivemeasurement of crime combat.
Among measures introduced by the prosecutor general werefighting corruption, raising the responsibilities of organisations’ leaders,promulgating the law on State compensation liability, and improving thecapacity of prosecutors.
Participants praised Vietnam’s judicial reform particularlyin ensuring human rights and citizen’s rights, and boosting the capacity ofprosecutors. They said the Japanese side will continue to help Vietnam completeits legal system in contribution to building a state of law.
Earlier, Prosecutor General Tri had separate meetings with thejustice and foreign ministers of Japan. He was scheduled to visit Shizuoka andKyoto prefectures on October 18 and 19.–VNA
A health examination centre was put into operation at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on October 14 as part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
Politburo member and member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 15 for a delegation of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) led by Tanaka Yu, member of the Standing Executive Committee and Deputy Head of the JCP Central Committee’s Secretariat.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) held the eight theoretical exchange workshop, themed “the Vitality of Marxism today,” in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho on October 16.
Late historian and People’s Teacher Phan Huy Le has been posthumously awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Japanese Foreign Minister Kono Taro, in recognition of his great contributions to the promotion Vietnam-Japan academic exchange.
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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prosecutor General Le Minh Tri introduces Vietnam's judicial reform at Japan's Ministry of Justice on October 18 (Photo: VNA) 
