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.
In the new development phase, the Vietnam News Agency and Xinhua News Agency should continue innovating methods of collaboration to meet the requirements of the digital technology revolution.
Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith described the 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meeting on December 3 in Vientiane as a great success.
Con Dao National Park in Ho Chi Minh City has officially been awarded the prestigious IUCN Green List certification, becoming Vietnam’s third (following Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve and Cat Tien National Park) and the world’s 101st protected area to receive the global recognition for effective and equitable conservation management.
From late October to November 2025, historic floods struck Hue city and Da Nang city in central Vietnam, leaving the Hue Monuments Complex and the Hoi An ancient town underwater for days and causing significant damage.
The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,151 VND/USD on December 5, down 1 VND from the previous day.
In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.
Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.
Relevant ministries and agencies must continue to review and verify data on violating fishing vessels, particularly those detained for illegal exploitation or encroaching on foreign waters, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 2.
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.
In recent years, Vietnamese climbers have reached places once thought beyond human limits, from Everest - the roof of the world, to K2 - the “killer mountain,” and even the icy edges of the Arctic and Antarctic.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 1 hosted a reception for Jorge Legañoa Alonso, President of Cuba’s Prensa Latina news agency, who is visiting Vietnam on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
A beauty pageant for cows kicked off on November 29 in Pho Bang border commune in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 morning for Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who is on a three-day state visit to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam received Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Hanoi on November 30, who is on a state visit to Vietnam. The Party chief warmly welcomed the Sultan on his seventh visit to Vietnam, expressing confidence that the trip will advance the Vietnam–Brunei Comprehensive Partnership in a more substantive and effective manner.
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.
Tan Thuy commune in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is home to one of the area’s largest fishing fleets. Commune officials have incorporated IUU regulations into community outreach, and closely monitor high-risk boat owners.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 30 attended a national online conference reviewing the 2017-2025 programme supporting women’s startups, and launching its next phase for 2026-2035.
Designer David Minh Duc unveiled his collection “30 Years Honouring the Ao Dai Heritage of Vietnam” in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, as part of the cultural programme marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day.
Vietnam’s export sector is entering a crucial transition, facing both fierce global price competition and new sustainability requirements.
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.
Tourism has become a major growth engine for remote and mountainous areas, fuelled by stronger community efforts and rising investment.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 29 inspected flood-recovery efforts in Dak Lak - one of the provinces hardest hit by the historic floods in the south central region.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s vision for a smart, modern, and green logistics ecosystem, while attending the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2025, in the central city Da Nang, on November 29.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son held meetings with Cambodian Party and Government leaders on November 28 to promote the fine neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability between Vietnam and Cambodia.
