The Vietnamese FM stated that Vietnam stands ready to enhance coordination with Saudi Arabia at regional and international forums, particularly within frameworks such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Reaffirming agriculture’s role as a pillar of the economy, the PM stressed that farmers are the central actors, agriculture as the driving force, and rural areas as the foundation of development.
The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.
Also on this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cabled a congratulatory message to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, while National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man extended congratulations to Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba.
Receiving Saudi Arabian Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, the President affirmed that Saudi Arabia is an important partner of Vietnam in the Middle East. He noted that the two countries share many similarities in development goals as well as values of peace, cooperation and development.
Shoppers are adjusting their habits in response to ongoing economic uncertainty, opting for a more thoughtful and practical approach to spending compared to previous years.
The 2025 Autumn Economic Forum, themed “Green transition in the digital era”, had been a success in terms of scale, content and external engagement. It had served as a practical platform for policy dialogue, bringing together policymakers, international organisations, experts and businesses to discuss major global trends, identify emerging challenges and propose policy directions and solutions in the context of green and digital transformation.
This achievement comes after more than a year of VinFast holding its position as the best-selling car brand in the Vietnamese market, creating a significant lead over other automakers.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The officers, carefully vetted and fully meeting the UN’s stringent standards, are ready to replace personnel currently serving with the MINUSCA mission, and to take up new posts at the UN Liaison Office for Peace and Security in Brussels, Belgium.
The State leader highly valued the dedication and efforts of the leadership, staff, and employees of the Presidential Office for effectively advising and supporting State leaders in completing a heavy workload in December and throughout the term.
Combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices is a crucial task, essential for preserving the Party’s credibility, upholding the rule of law, and, most importantly, maintaining the trust of the people, Party chief said.
A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.
After one year, both awareness and action across the political system have improved, underscoring the Resolution’s timeliness and effectiveness in removing bottlenecks and driving development.
When it comes to a strategic relationship, the foremost core element is trust, which lays groundwork for concrete business opportunities across multiple sectors like trade, agriculture, health care, technology, sustainable energy, and education – training, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The PM demanded completing thoroughly all the assigned tasks in the coming week, reporting honestly and objectively without formalism, standardising data across all levels, sectors and localities and, particularly, addressing the EC-flagged issues.
Tran Anh Tuan, President of the association, stressed that the Vietnamese people will always remember the valuable spiritual support extended by the Nepalese people, through progressive solidarity organisations, during Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and reunification.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Party committees, authorities, agencies and units at all levels to nurture and create favourable conditions for young union members to develop comprehensively, entrust them with responsibilities, provide opportunities for contribution and maturity, and effectively implement the Vietnam Youth Development Strategy for the 2021–2030 period.
Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu highlighted the significant achievements and contributions of people-to-people diplomacy throughout the country’s revolutionary process, under the Party’s sound leadership and guided by Ho Chi Minh’s thought on combining national strength with the strength of the times.
It's now a peak period for communications efforts, aimed at contributing to the successful organisation of the Congress, and strengthening awareness and consensus in both thinking and action within the Party and among the people and the armed forces, an official has said.
Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Do Van Chien said all preparatory work must be carried out with urgency and solemnity.
Participants identified shortcomings as a basis for advising local authorities on more effective implementation, contributing to a peaceful, friendly and cooperative border, in line with the goals of high-level leaders from the two countries.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The aid consignment includes essential items such as blankets, tents, buckets, basins and tubular elastic bandages. These supplies are expected to help local residents overcome the consequences of natural disasters and stabilise their daily lives.
The HCMA’s proactive expansion of training curricula for strategic-level leaders from several communist and ruling parties has further deepened Party-to-Party diplomacy, underscoring the responsibility of the Party’s flagship unit for ideology and personnel training in the new context.
Nearly 3,000 projects nationwide remain stalled, involving more than 153,000 hectares of land and total investment capital of about 2.46 quadrillion VND.
According to the Government's report on the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for this year is expected to grow by over 8%, with the total size of the economy reaching 510 billion USD. This places Vietnam in 32nd position globally, and the per capita GDP is estimated at approximately 5,000 USD.
