Resolution 72 not only focuses on health care but is also closely interlinked with other sectors, helping to build a solid foundation for sustainable national development and create momentum for Vietnam to “take off” and further integrate into the world.
Addressing the Central Military Commission’s 15th meeting in Hanoi on December 4, the Party chief, who is also Secretary of the commission, emphasised that the army must ensure steadfast political mettle, steadfast discipline, steadfast technology, steadfast military art, and steadfast troop welfare.
The Vietnam People's Army must ensure steadfast political mettle, steadfast discipline, steadfast technology, steadfast military art, and steadfast troop welfare, stressed Party chief To Lam.
The transport connectivity project for northern mountainous provinces, approved by the Prime Minister, comprises two routes with a total length of around 200 km. Work is under way to resolve site-clearance obstacles to ensure the project stays on schedule for completion and opening to traffic by June 30, 2026, creating major opportunities for economic growth, tourism and trade across the northwest region.
Member of the Party Committee of the Central Party Agencies, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and Secretary of its Party Committee, Phan Thang An, has been named Secretary of the Cao Bang provincial Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam joined Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, senior Lao leaders, and international delegations at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on December 2, marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day.
Party General Secretary To Lam had separate meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane, in Vientiane on December 1, during his two-day official state visit to Laos.
Guided by the motto “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development”, the 14th National Party Congress is set to articulate the strategic mindset, vision and decisions that will propel the country forward in a new era, ensuring the achievement of development goals for 2030 – the centenary of the Party’s founding – and realising the long-term vision for 2045 – the 100th founding anniversary of the nation.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Laos is one of Vietnam’s most significant foreign affairs activities in 2025. The visit reaffirms the strong resolve of the two countries’ leaders to continue preserving, nurturing, and promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Top leaders of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen the bilateral relationship with a reinforced framework of “Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion”, affirming a shared vision, intertwined strategic interests and long-term companionship orientation for the goal of sustainable development, self-reliance and common prosperity of the two peoples.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on December 1 awarded a National Gold Order - the highest honour of Laos - to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam.
Lao media have highlighted Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to Laos on December 1–2 as a demonstration of the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries—a priceless historical legacy nurtured over generations.
At the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, delegates recognised the government’s flexible and effective management, which helped the economy recover strongly and achieve remarkable growth.
Vietnam is emerging as a vibrant regional hub for manufacturing and exports, attracting international corporations with a stable business climate, a skilled workforce, and flexibility. Yet, as they step into global markets, Vietnamese companies encounter significant challenges, especially in meeting environmental standards and driving green transformation.
Border Guard forces in central provinces have mobilised personnel to transport essential goods, clean up affected areas, provide medical examinations and treatment, and help local residents overcome severe flood damage.
The 2025 Action Month for gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response has been launched in Hanoi under the theme 'Gender equality and safety for women and girls in the digital era.'
The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that Party inspection and supervision must leave no “gaps” or “blind spots”, while addressing a national conference on November 24 to review inspection, supervision and disciplinary work in 2025 and the 13th tenure.
Party General Secretary To Lam emphasised the need to ensure there are no “gaps” or “blind spots” in Party inspection and supervision while addressing a national conference held by the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on November 24 to review inspection, supervision and disciplinary work in 2025 and the 13th tenure.
The 2025 “Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week, taking place from November 18–23 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, aims to honour the richness of Vietnamese cultural identity, with a special spotlight on Muong heritage.
