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Affirming Vietnam’s standing in the flow of the era
On the occasion of New Year 2025, State President Luong Cuong granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Party internal affairs sector's performance praised
Party General Secretary To Lam attended a conference held by the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs in Hanoi on December 31 to review the Party's internal work and the performance of steering committees for the prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena in centrally-run cities and provinces.
Financial sector asked to promote creativity in performing tasks for 2025
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Hanoi on December 31 to review budgetary-financial affairs in 2024 during which he requested the financial sector to change mindset and promote creativity to complete all finance-budget-related tasks in 2025.
NA Chairman meets veterans of Regiment 271
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with a delegation of veterans and revolution contributors from Regiment 271 of the Tri Thien Military Region on December 31.
Condolences extended to US over death of former US President
State President Luong Cuong on December 31 sent a message of condolences to US President Joe Biden over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.
Presidential Office asked to brace for important tasks in 2025
State President Luong Cuong on December 31 attended the year-end meeting of the Presidential Office, during which he asked the office to show stronger performance in completing its tasks in 2025 when many important events of the nation will be organised.
Anti-wastefulness a key, urgent task for 2025: Party chief
Party General Secretary To Lam has demanded strong and comprehensive actions to make breakthroughs in the combat against wastefulness across society, highlighting the prevention and fight against wastefulness as an immediate and urgent task in 2025.
National Day congratulations cabled to Cuba
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong on December 31 extended their congratulations to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on the occasion of Cuba’s 66th National Day (January 1, 1959 – 2025).
Senior officials pay respects, sign condolence book at RoK Embassy
Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son visited the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Hanoi on December 31 to pay respect to and sign the condolence book for victims of the Jeju Air plane crash.
Vietnam, Laos prepare for Intergovernmental Committee’s 47th meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith looked into preparations for the upcoming 47th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee at their working session in Hanoi on December 31.
Streamlining state apparatus key to Vietnam’s breakthroughs in new era: analysts
Streamlining the state apparatus is both an urgent necessity and a natural progression for Vietnam to advance in the new era, solidifying its position in the region and the world. This is the view shared by domestic and international experts regarding Vietnam’s commitment to reforming its organisational structure.
Ten laws to come into effect from January 1, 2025
Ten laws will come into effect from January 1, 2025, including the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety; the Law on Roads; the Capital Law; the Law on Public Investment; and the revised Law on Organisation of People's Courts.
☕ Afternoon briefing on December 31
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
PM commits to perfection of institutions related to agriculture, rural areas
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh committed to continuing to review and perfect mechanisms and policies to promote the development of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, while chairing a dialogue with farmers on December 31.
Vietnam – Cuba bonds flourish across continents: Ambassador
The special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba continues to shine across geographical boundaries, as evidenced by the close ties between their diplomatic missions worldwide, including that in Venezuela, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the South American country Vu Trung My.
Party General Secretary highlights Vietnam's aspiration to rise in new era
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025 and the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930 – 2025). The following is a translation of the interview:
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds dialogue with farmers
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 chaired his 2024 dialogue with farmers, designed to inspire aspirations for wealth creation and contribute to the development of a prosperous and happy nation, as Vietnam confidently steps into a new era.
Ambassadors of ASEAN countries to Cuba appreciate Vietnam’s role
The Ambassadors of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia to Cuba on December 30 praised Vietnam's role as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba (ACHC) for the second half of 2024, highlighting its efforts to strengthen intra-regional relations as well as the bloc’s ties with the host country.
☀️ Morning digest December 31
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam, Laos resolved to achieve greater cooperation results
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Hanoi on December 30.