Việt Nam News

Twenty six ambassadors and heads of Việt Nam’s representative offices abroad have recently been appointed to represent the country in 48 countries and one international organisation, with all being experienced and professional diplomats.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is researching and developing a policy that is strong enough and outstanding for redundant officials, public employees, and civil servants during the process of streamlining the organisational apparatus, Chief of the Office, and spokesperson of the ministry Vũ Đăng Minh told reporters at the Government’s monthly regular press conference on December 7.

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles expressed his willingness to strengthen multifaceted cooperation between Costa Rica and Việt Nam, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, education, and environment.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn on December 6 received Azerbaijani Ambassador to Việt Nam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn hosted a reception in Nagasaki on December 7 for President of the Nagasaki – Vietnam Friendship Association Tomioka Tsutomu and its members, as part of his official visit to the Northeastern Asian country.

Highlighting the importance of revitalising traditional growth drivers and strongly fostering new ones, PM Chính called for breakthroughs in digital transformation and green transition, along with efforts to attract investment in emerging industries and sectors such as semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for External Relations Lê Hoài Trung paid a working visit to the US from December 2-5.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met with a delegation of the Vietnam-Japan Experts’ Society (VJS), led by Prof. Dr. Shinji Kaneko, Executive Vice President of Hiroshima University, in Nagasaki prefecture on December 7 afternoon as part of his official visit to Japan.

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee led by its member and Chairman of the NA Committee for Culture and Education Nguyễn Đắc Vinh paid a working visit to Belgium from December 4-7, with the aim of consolidating and deepening the bilateral friendship.

Former Defense Attaché of India in Việt Nam General P.K. Chakravorty has reaffirmed his appreciation for the role of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) in the Southeast Asian country's national development cause.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the NA met with staff of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan as part of their official visit to the Northeastern Asian country.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm commended the meaningful initiative of the VinFuture Prize and expressed his deep appreciation to leading international scientists and experts for continuing partnership with Vietnam, sharing expertise, providing advice, and fostering cooperation and investment between the country and global universities, research institutions, and tech giants.

The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) and the Cambodia- Việt Nam Friendship Association (CVFA) convened a conference in Cambodia’s southern coastal province of Kep on December 5-6 to review their activities and outline 2025 tasks.

The event took place against the backdrop of the robust Việt Nam – China relations following recent high-level visits, with the latest being the trip to China by General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Tô Lâm. Besides, the two nations will celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

It is a decisive year for Việt Nam as it prepares for Party Congresses at all levels, culminating in the 14th National Party Congress. This year is pivotal for achieving the goals set for the 2021-2025 period, including the completion of 3,000km of expressways and the eradication of temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide.

Việt Nam's Communist Party chief stressed that the country is at a critical juncture with revolutionary changes in both mindset and method to implement the national development strategy in the new era.

President Cường's address was a powerful reminder of the profound contributions that Vietnamese women have made throughout history.

Mẫn highlighted the recent strides in the two countries’ relations, including the elevation of ties to the “Comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world” in 2023.