Given the strong partnership built over the past 35 years, the EU hopes to soon elevate relations with Vietnam to a comprehensive strategic partnership, said Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Rafael de Bustamante Tello.
During their tenure as members of the MoLISA Party Civil Affairs Committee and deputy ministers of the MoLISA, the two former officials violated Party regulations and State laws in the performance of their assigned duties, and in the prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness, and misconduct.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong has sent a message of congratulations to José Antonio Kast on his election as President of Chile.
The task of protecting the Party’s ideological foundation and refuting hostile viewpoints has become more demanding, requiring stronger determination, higher efficiency and more innovative approaches, Tu said.
The Party leader affirmed that from past struggles to the present day, generations of Vietnamese women have demonstrated resilience, loyalty, and readiness to sacrifice for the Fatherland.
PM Chinh requested the Government Inspectorate to promptly identify localities that lack determination or fail to handle violations thoroughly, including cases where vessels not meeting legal requirements are still allowed to leave ports, and to clarify responsibilities and impose sanctions without delay.
The PM stressed that Vietnam has clearly identified the dual green transition and digital transformation as an objective necessity, a strategic choice and a top priority. It serves as both foundation and key driving force for rapid and sustainable development.
The CPV Food Binh Phuoc plant operates a closed-loop system and holds international certifications, including HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, and Halal. Before reaching Singapore, the company’s processed chicken was already exported to Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Laos, with Japan alone importing 10,000 tonnes by November 2025.
PM Chinh thanked Japan for its consistent support for Vietnam, especially during difficult periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that Japan remains Vietnam’s leading partner in official development assistance (ODA) and labour cooperation, third-largest foreign investor, and fourth-largest partner in trade and tourism.
Vu also expressed his hope that JICA will continue to urge the Japanese Government to consider providing Vietnam with next-generation ODA loans to support the country’s key, large-scale projects.
Chairman Man clearly outlined key tasks for the time ahead and requested the prompt finalisation and promulgation of newly adopted laws and resolutions, proactive reviews to ensure consistency with new guidelines, and thorough preparations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung highly valued the close and trustworthy cooperation between the Lao ministry and the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training in recent years.
The top leader called for a thorough review and improvement of policies to ensure a modern, transparent and coherent framework that meets new requirements.
Trung suggested that Tochigi continue to effectively implement signed agreements and further strengthen cooperation in areas that can create new development momentum for Vietnam, such as science and technology, digital transformation, innovation, and the training of high-quality human resources.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the two sides should strengthen the teaching and learning of Vietnamese and Lao in both countries, including introducing Vietnamese as an optional foreign language in Lao schools, while continuing academic exchanges and programmes on tradition education to nurture the special bilateral relationship, he said.
Sir Tom Marsters, Representative of King Charles III to the Cook Islands welcomed the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Vietnam in April 2022, describing it as laying a long-term vision for friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam Association in Singapore (VNAS) distributed thousands of gift packages to migrant workers, including hundreds of Vietnamese workers. The association also contributed traditional cultural performances, while its exhibition booth drew strong visitor interest.
Decision No. 47/2025/QD-TTg, which will take effect on January 25 next year, highlights coordination among ministries, ministerial-level agencies and Government-affiliated bodies in activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 sent a congratulatory message to Andrej Babis on his election as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
Contributing feedback to the 14th Congress’s documents is the most practical way for every citizen to join Party efforts to shape a prosperous future for Vietnam. Each comment represents a crystallisation of brainpower, dedication, and civic responsibility, helping to formulate policies aligned with the people’s aspirations and the country’s development needs.
The plan also aims to ensure that the elections are conducted in a democratic, equal and law-abiding manner, while being safe and cost-effective, truly becoming a nationwide civic event, thus contributing to strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the state apparatus and building a socialist rule-of-law state of Vietnam of the people, by the people and for the people.
Among the ballots used at the congress were three featuring posters of President Ho Chi Minh and one bearing an image depicting the Vietnamese people engaged in production during the period of resistance against foreign aggression. The latter also carried the inscriptions “80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day” and “33rd National Congress of the PCU".
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
PM Pham Minh Chinh described the National Boundary Commission as an “unsung soldier” on the diplomatic, legal and practical frontlines, playing a critical role in safeguarding national sovereignty while strengthening friendly relations with neighbouring countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 15 sent a message of sympathy to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese over a shooting that occurred on December 14 at Bondi beach in Sydney, New South Wales, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.
Responding to Hung Yen voters’ recommendations, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed the consistent principle of placing people at the centre, safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, and ensuring that all policies and decisions serve the people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Philippine counterpart Maria Theresa Lazaro agreed to continue promoting efforts to elevate bilateral ties to a new height, including stepping up high-level and all-level delegation exchanges across Party, State, National Assembly and people-to-people channels.
