Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Vietnam attaches great importance to its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belarus and wishes to further advance bilateal ties, Party General Secretary To Lam told visiting State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Grigorievich Volfovich on December 3.
The Party leader stressed that bilateral relations have stood the test of time, gone through ups and downs, and built on political trust, providing a solid foundation for expanding multifaceted cooperation in the time to come. Read full story
- Vietnam must shift from a medical and welfare-based approach to a fully inclusive social model when crafting policies for those with disabilities, Party General Secretary To Lam said on December 3, urging laws to treat the disabled as active contributors rather than care recipients.
Chairing a working session on the enforcement of Party and State’s policies and guidelines for persons with disabilities in Hanoi on December 3, General Secretary Lam praised existing support policies, guidelines, and models in rehabilitation, inclusive education and employment. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the Vietnam - Laos investment promotion conference in Vientiane on December 1, mapping out ways to realise major economic, investment, and trade goals agreed for 2026 and the 2026-2030 period.
The event reviewed bilateral economic and investment ties, showcased each country’s business climate and priority sectors for investment attraction, and spotlighted opportunities in power generation, rubber, agro-processing, chemicals and mining. Particular emphasis was placed on advancing flagship connectivity projects, including the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway and the Vung Ang-Vientiane railway. Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh returned to Hanoi on the evening of December 3, concluding a two-day trip to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.
During the visit, the PM attended a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party; co-chaired the 48th session of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation with PM Sonexay Siphandone; joined celebrations marking the 50th National Day of Laos and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane; met with Lao Party General Secretary and President Thonglun Sisoulith; and participated in the Vietnam–Lao investment promotion conference. Read full story
- The 15th National Assembly examined a Government proposal to merge three target programmes into a single National Target Programme on new-style rural development, sustainable poverty reduction, and socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2026-2035 period, during its ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on December 3.
Presenting the proposal, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang noted that the programme will be launched nationwide, with priority given to ethnic minority and mountainous regions. Read full story
- The Institute for European and American Studies (IEAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the EU Delegation to Vietnam on December 3 jointly held a seminar reviewing 35 years of Vietnam–EU relations, discussing achievements, challenges, and future cooperation prospects.
In his remarks, VASS President Prof. Dr Le Van Loi noted that the world is changing rapidly, with intertwined challenges in security, economy, technology, and the environment, placing increasingly high requirements on Vietnam–EU relations. Read full story
- Amid new opportunities and challenges, Vietnam is determined to further promote its role in multilateral mechanisms, and actively contribute to shaping a shared future of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development, stated Hoang Phuc Lam, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.
Addressing the opening of an international seminar on strengthening Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy in the new global context, Lam said shifting geopolitical, economic, technological and environmental dynamics are transforming both the interactions among states and the norms of international cooperation. In this environment, he noted, multilateral diplomacy has become an important pillar where countries find common ground, share responsibilities and forge sustainable responses to global challenges. Read full story
- U22 Vietnam opened their SEA Games 33 journey with a 2-1 victory over Laos on December 3 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, giving them an early advantage in the group stage with three points.
Coach Kim Sang Sik fielded his strongest lineup, including forwards Dinh Bac, Quoc Viet, and Thanh Nhan./. Read full story
