State President Luong Cuong on July 20 sent a message of congratulations to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego on the occasion of the country’s 215th Independence Day (July 20, 1810 - 2025).
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong on July 20 sent a message of congratulations to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego on the occasion of the country’s 215th Independence Day (July 20, 1810 - 2025).
The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son cabled a congratulatory message to acting Foreign Minister of Colombia Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio./.
Son showed his appreciation to the Colombian government's support for Vietnam in organising the P4G Summit, thus contributing to global efforts to realise achieve green and sustainable growth goals.
Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet proposed that Vietnam and Colombia step up high-level mutual visits, make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, and foster linkages to create a favourable environment and framework for advancing economic ties.
A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)'s Committee for External Relations led by its Chairman Vu Hai Ha, who is also a member of the Party Central Committee, made a working visit to the Republic of Colombia from July 20-23, as part of the NA’s foreign affair programme this year.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The draft resolution streamlines urban classification around three key areas - role and socio-economic conditions, urbanisation level, and infrastructure development. It also integrates green, smart, climate-resilient, and digital transformation requirements, while promoting decentralisation in urban management.
In 2026, the entire military must focus on building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern force; strictly implementing the Party Central Committee’s directives on Party building and rectification; flexibly, substantively, and effectively conducting defence diplomacy; and promoting self-reliance and resilience in the defence industry, logistics, and technical operations.
Outstanding domestic and international events of 2025 selected by the VNA, the Christmas atmosphere in Vietnam, and a seminar aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Russia in the digital era are among news highlights on December 24.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the legislature’s report on people's aspiration work for October and November during the 52nd session in Hanoi on December 24.
As Vietnam stands on the threshold of a promising new development phase brimming with opportunities and high expectations, staying alert to fake news, rumours, and baseless accusations is not merely a voice of rationality but a civic duty towards the nation’s future.
A Chinese scholar has said that Vietnam – China relations are entering what he described as a “golden period” of cooperation.
The event is among a series of activities marking the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Year 2025, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2025).
According to the Cuban diplomat, Vietnam’s drive to reorganise and streamline its political system has played a key role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance over the past year.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong hosted an end-of-year exchange with local press and media representatives on December 22.
The PM's demand for coordinated efforts to repair infrastructure and restore livelihoods following storms and floods in the central region; the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence; and the phone talks between the Vietnamese and French foreign ministers are among news highlights on December 23 evening.
The apparatus streamlining, severe impacts of natural disasters, and the signing of the Hanoi Convention are among outstanding issues that have shaped Vietnam in 2025.
The Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence is tasked with advising and assisting the Government in organising, directing, and administering people’s air defence activities nationwide.
The success of the second Vietnam - Cambodia border defence friendship exchange in November has contributed to the practical and effective cooperation among the two countries’ armies, local authorities, and border communities, for a borderline of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development.
France wishes to increase cooperation with Vietnam in such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and aerospace, while continuing to work closely with Vietnam to promote multilateralism and tackle global challenges, said French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.
The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23. The Party Central Committee agreed to adopt the report of the 13th Party Central Committee to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress on personnel for the 14th Party Central Committee.
In response to heavy losses caused by recent natural disasters, the US Government approved an emergency aid package worth 1.25 million USD (around 32 billion VND), channelled through CRS in Vietnam, to support affected localities, including Quang Ngai, Gia Lai and Dak Lak.
The implementation of the 1991 Party Platform and its revised and supplemented version in 2011 has reaffirmed the correctness, creativity, and appropriateness of the Party’s "Doi moi" (renewal) path, as well as the inevitability of Vietnam’s socialist-oriented development, which is in line with national realities and global trends, said the Party leader.
It is not difficult to recognise the report’s outdated tone, built on unsubstantiated arguments, entrenched prejudice, and imposed interpretations regarding the freedom of religion in Vietnam. This is also not the first time the organisation’s conclusions have exposed clear shortcomings in objectivity and methodology, raising questions about political motivations behind what is presented as a human rights assessment.
Vietnam will have a total of 182 constituencies for the election of deputies to the 16th NA.
