Việt Nam News

The meeting reaffirmed the determination of both countries' Parties and States to promptly implement the agreements reached at the high-level meeting between the two Parties held earlier.

As the national news agencies of their respective countries, the VNA and Xinhua share various similarities in their missions and guiding principles. Above all, they boast a long history of cooperation and mutual support, especially during times of hardship.

The President's report noted that during the 2021-2026 term, the President has closely coordinated with agencies of the political system, striving to effectively carry out the duties and powers as prescribed by the Constitution, laws, and tasks assigned by the Party.

Each year, the Central Party Committee and Chief Justice issue resolutions and directives to lead and direct key court tasks, including maintaining and effectively realising solutions to improve case resolution and adjudication quality.

With disability-focused social protection expenditure at around 0.2 per cent of Gross Domestic Product, Việt Nam is among a number of middle-income countries that have made meaningful investment.

An international conference in Hà Nội yesterday brought together policymakers, scholars and diplomats to examine how Việt Nam can enhance its role in multilateral forums in the face of shifting global dynamics.

The parliamentary Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs backed merging the three existing schemes into one 10-year programme and broadly endorsed its two-component design

On security cooperation, the General Secretary welcomed progress made by the two countries’ relevant agencies, saying coordination should continue in line with national laws and international norms to effectively respond to traditional and non-traditional security threats.

The relationship between the two nations has continued to deepen, particularly in political ties marked by strong mutual trust, reinforced through frequent delegation exchanges and bilateral engagement at all levels.

Social welfare policies must ensure a minimum standard of living, livelihoods and housing support, and legal assistance to enable genuine societal integration

Việt Nam suggested strengthening direct cooperation through regular delegation visits, joint verification of cases involving citizens of both countries, and mutual support at multilateral forums.

Reaffirming that Việt Nam always gives the highest priority to its unique and special relationship with Laos, PM Phạm Minh Chính underscored Việt Nam's unwavering support for Laos’ national safeguarding, building, and development.

In the January-October period, two-way trade reached $2.6 billion, up 50.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, with Việt Nam recording a trade deficit of $626.2 million.

Comprising six chapters and 36 articles, the law regulates the principles, procedures, and authority for declaring, announcing, and lifting the state of emergency.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng attended a ceremony in Mayabeque province on December 2 to mark the 65th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Việt Nam.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 57th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) held in China’s Hainan province.

Through countless hardships and struggles for independence and freedom, the two Parties, States and peoples have stood shoulder to shoulder, forging the great friendship.

Both sides reaffirmed the longstanding cooperation between the two capitals as an essential pillar of Việt Nam–Laos ties.